[Hiring] Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Oncology @Worldwide Clinical Trials

Role Description

The Oncology Therapeutic Strategy Lead will serve as a therapeutic consultant to both the Business Development organization and the Therapeutic Area Leads. This is a cross-functional role that works across the organization and supports the sales and customer lifecycle. The role begins with supporting new customer presentations and continues through to project award. This role has a broad impact and interacts with several areas within the company, including clinical, medical, safety, program management, regulatory, technology, and business development operations to jointly devise initial development strategies for new business.

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.
• Address the specific needs and challenges of each customer, differentiating WORLDWIDE from its competitors.
• In partnership with Sales, Medical, Operations, and other functions, responsible for the award of strategic and tactical new business to achieve annual Gross New Business targets.
• Support the assigned TAL/FAL for project centricity within the organization by enabling the project delivery team to understand and implement the project strategy that was sold.
• Collaborate with Sales to evaluate and manage new opportunities received from customers from receipt through to the award decision.
• Work with key internal stakeholders to analyze information and data that enable the development of efficient and feasible delivery solutions.
• Contribute to the development of the budget associated with the proposed project strategy.
• Support the TAL and Account Director to guide and mentor the assigned Project Leader through a comprehensive handover of the project strategy.
• Actively support Sales in the preparation and conduct of customer and bid defense meetings.
• Work in conjunction with the Therapeutic Area Leads, Business Development, and Marketing to develop commercial strategy and corresponding marketing campaigns.
• 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.
• Proven ability to make decisions with limited information.
• Experience working productively in a pressurized environment.
• Comprehensive global knowledge of the biopharma industry and drug development lifecycle.
• Robust and current knowledge of the scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and competitive landscape in the applicable therapeutic area.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Innovative and strategic thinker.
• Strong business acumen and negotiation skills.
• Flexible and able to work in situations where specifications may or may not be well defined.
• Confident in the use of technology and applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Effective mentoring and training skills.

Your experience

• 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.
• Proven track record in operational delivery and/or drug development.
• Promotion to the next level is not automatic based on years of experience.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is annually:

• United States of America - $179,500.00 - $356,500.00

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it is not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity.