Executive Director, Clinical Operations TA Delivery Head

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role: The Clinical Operations Therapeutic Area Delivery Head - Oncology will join the Global Development Operations (GDO) executive leadership team and report directly to the Head GDO.

The Clinical Operations TA Delivery Head is accountable and responsible to: 

• Develop and implement a portfolio strategy that aligns with the company’s drug development goals and regulatory pathway and translate Portfolio Governace decisions into actionable portfolio delivery strategies, balancing business needs and operational priorities.
• Drive operational execution, ensuring clinical programs are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with GCP, ICH, FDA, EMA, and other regulatory requirements. Monitor portfolio status, anticipate risks and implement proactive mitigations strategies to ensure seamless execution
• Provide strategic input into study design, feasibility assessments, and protocol development to optimize trial efficiency and patient recruitment
• Implement data-driven decision-making processes using real-time trial analytics and performance metrics. Drive adoption of innovative technologies, such as decentralized trials, adaptive trial designs, and digital health solutions, to enhance trial efficiency
• Represent Global Development Operations in cross-functional governance meetings and regulatory interactions, as well as serve as a core member in TA Development Unit Leadership Teams
• Lead in a matrix organization, mentor, and develop high-performing clinical operations teams to drive operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability within the clinical operations function.

Who you are:

The ideal candidate must have

• 15+ years of experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 10 years in program leadership and with a proven track record of leading large, global clinical trial portfolios.
• Extensive experience in Oncology, both in developing operational strategy and driving execution of multiple programs in parallel
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, PMDA, ICH-GCP) and global clinical development processes.
• Strong experience in managing CROs and vendor partnerships in a global environment.
• Ability to translate corporate objectives into clinical development strategies.
• Strong collaboration skills across internal and external teams, with the ability to influence decision making in a matrix organization and leading by objectives
• Fluent in English (written and oral)
• Position requires both domestic and international travel up to 40% of time

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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