Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Oncology

About the role

We're a global CRO that pushes boundaries and innovates. Our mission is to improve lives by working with passion and purpose. We're a diverse team of over 3,500 experts who are changing how CROs operate.

What The Oncology Therapeutic Strategy Lead Does

The Oncology Therapeutic Strategy Lead partners with Business Development and Operations to create effective delivery strategies and solutions for clinical trials. They support the assigned Therapeutic Area Leaders and Account Directors, guiding and mentoring the Project Leaders to ensure successful project delivery and client presentations.

What You Will Do

• Support TA Leader to partner with BD and Operations to create effective delivery strategies and solutions for clinical trials ranging from small complex studies to large, multi-service, multi-region studies or programs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Medical, Operations, and other functions to enable the project delivery team to understand and implement the project strategy.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to analyze information and data that enables the development of efficient and feasible delivery solutions.
• Contribute to the development of the budget (service fees and pass-through costs) associated with the proposed project strategy.
• Attend and present at customer meetings, bid defense, or partnership meetings, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Role

• Remain up to date with knowledge and information that support effectiveness as a Therapeutic Strategy Lead.
• Broad protocol knowledge and experience.
• Strong understanding of other Worldwide functions.
• Prominent ability to make decisions with limited information, bringing clarity to disparate information to inform actions and drive results.
• Experience working productively in a pressurized environment, balancing strategic priorities and maintaining a positive outlook at work; handles feedback well and learns from it.
• In-depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International.
• Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to understand customer needs, have difficult conversations with internal/external stakeholders and customers, negotiate solutions, and understand impacts on the overall offering.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including a good command of the English language (both written and spoken).
• Strong leadership skills, ability to work with minimal supervision, and lead a virtual team in a matrix organization.
• Innovative and strategic thinker.
• Strong business acumen, including confidence with financial considerations, excellent negotiation and influencing skills, and comfort working in both sales and operational environments.
• Flexible and able to work in situations where specifications may or may not be well defined, and willing to support work in other therapeutic areas when required.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide network of individuals, e.g., coworkers, managers, and customers.
• Educational background: Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field. Advanced degree preferred, with specialization in one or more therapeutic areas and 10+ years of global clinical research experience, including hands-on operational delivery and/or drug development experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred, with specialization in one or more therapeutic areas and 10+ years of global clinical research experience, including hands-on operational delivery and/or drug development experience.
• Proven track record in operational delivery and/or drug development.
• Ability to work independently.

Benefits

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

Pay

$179,500.00 - $356,500.00 annually

Schedule

N/A