Job Details
Responsibilities:
You will be accountable for the cross-functional planning and execution of one or more Clinical development programs, including definition of the operational strategy, management of the timelines, risk assessment and mitigation, and budget.
You will be expected to -
Create and maintain a cross-function development plan, timeline and budget for each program and ensuring progress vs. plan
Facilitate effective, science-based business decisions including the generation of multiple development scenarios/options as needed, highlighting interdependencies and downstream impacts (including but not limited to timelines and budget) of strategic decisions
Proactively identify risks and ensure mitigation plans are implemented
Communicate to team and stakeholders in a transparent and timely manner
Alongside the development leadership, work to foster a high performing team and monitor the health and operating efficiency of the team
Lead the creation of team norms and operating principles with a focus on cross-functional input and accountability
Requirements:
BS / MS degrees in a scientific discipline, in combination with extensive experience in multiple drug development programs at various stages (at least through Phase 2)
Demonstrated competency in early and/or late phase drug development with solid understanding of the drug development pathway
Ability to facilitate and contribute to strategic discussions
Leadership skills including situational leadership, ability to lead a team of experts and influence without authority
Demonstrated ability to lead matrix teams; know how to work at the strategic level with the development leadership team; have the ability to delve deeper in order to resolve issues and challenges
Strong communicator who is able to integrate and succinctly summarize the various parts of a project and effectively tailor messages to the audience including senior leadership
Ability to lead the development of critical path analyses and scenario planning
Ability to manage difficult stakeholder situations and resolve complex problems
Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and other project management tools
Applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S.