[Hiring] Senior Director, Clinical Program Lead @Menarini Group

Role Description

The Global Clinical Program Lead is a matrix leader of a cross-functional Clinical Program Team responsible for the operation of assigned clinical program(s). Key accountabilities include:

• Developing and implementing regional clinical operations strategies and initiatives.
• Successful conduct of clinical trials consistent with applicable regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Managing clinical project timelines, budgets, deliverables, communications.
• Serving as the main point of contact for functional issues, including any CRO/vendor performance issues and Clinical Program Team resource issues.

Reporting to the Vice President of Global Clinical Operations, this role will be responsible for the project management deliverables of assigned project(s), in accordance with the agreed timelines and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Leads multiple clinical studies in parallel, through direct reports and/or vendors.
• Leads all aspects of study execution, with or without a CRO, including operational plans and timelines to achieve on-time enrollment and study completion.
• Promotes effective partnership among cross-functional teams and provides day-to-day direction for the core team.
• Leads problem solving and resolution efforts.
• Provides dedicated and creative recommendations on how to meet goals and handle identified risks.
• Strategically supports in the process of protocol finalization, using expertise to optimize trial design and execution.
• Identifies barriers to timely and successful study execution and proposes solutions, with regular reporting of study performance metrics.
• Develops and coordinates operational plans for a clinical study or multiple clinical studies within a development program.
• Shapes the regional Clinical Operation team(s) including in-house team members and CROs, vendors, and other suppliers to ensure work quality, timeliness, and adherence to budget.
• Responsible for managing the performance and career development of direct and/or indirect report(s).
• Drives clinical trial database construction, data collection, and assists with audits of data to ensure data integrity.
• Manages CRO and site budgets, communicates deviations from budget projections, and proposes solutions for budget deviations.
• Influences clinical trial recruitment strategies with evaluation of actual enrollment against assigned targets.
• Accountable for Clinical Operations financial planning/forecasting and budget management.
• Assures compliance with regulatory requirements by monitoring overall study compliance of CROs, vendors, etc.
• Meets with team members on a regular basis regarding project tasks to ensure project operational milestones are met.
• Serves as primary escalation contact with vendors, including leading the proposal development and bid-defense process.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in a scientific or health-related discipline. Advanced scientific or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience leading teams in the APAC region.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in drug development, clinical research, and operational strategy experience.
• Experience in a Biotech/Pharma environment is preferred.
• Oncology experience is required.
• Demonstrated project/program management skills including risk assessment, timeline and budget management, and contingency planning.
• Line management experience including talent identification, development, coaching, performance management, and resource allocation.
• Effective team leadership of matrix teams.
• Excellent communication, management, and organizational skills, along with problem-solving, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Experience across several complex therapeutic areas.
• Experience planning and delivering US-based and global clinical programs and studies.
• Multi-study experience managing early through late-stage clinical trials.
• Working knowledge of, and experience with, clinical trial conduct, GCPs, and FDA Regulations.

Requirements

• This position is classified as a corporate office position.
• In accordance with the New York state employer convenience rule, Stemline will withhold New York state income taxes for all corporate office employees, regardless of whether these employees work in New York or remotely.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range of $220,000 - $270,000 plus annual bonus & long-term incentives.
• Generous compensation and benefits packages, including:
• Fidelity 401(k) (with company match).
• Anthem Premier PPO and HDHP insurance plans.
• Company paid Basic Life & AD&D insurance.
• Pre-tax FSA/HSA programs.