Allucent ยท 9 hours ago
Therapeutic Strategy Head - Oncology
Cary, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expAllucent is dedicated to helping biopharmaceutical companies navigate clinical trials. The Therapeutic Strategy Head for Oncology will shape and drive the organization's Oncology strategy, integrating scientific, operational, and commercial perspectives to ensure successful trial delivery.
BiotechnologyPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Partner to develop, define, and execute Allucent's overarching ACE Oncology strategy that aligns with our corporate and market opportunity goals across all phases of drug development
Serve as an internal Oncology expert providing leadership across high value opportunities and ensure
Lead the discussion around possible innovative and efficient operational models for Oncology trials, leveraging internal expertise across multidisciplinary scientific and operational functions
Direct development of a therapeutic ecosystem of internal and external SMEs & Partners to differentiate Allucent's go to market offering
Have accountability for delivery performance across the Oncology portfolio, ensuring studies meet or exceed quality, timeline, and budget expectations
Establish and monitor leading and lagging operational and financial KPIs specific to Oncology to enable proactive portfolio performance management
Lead operational governance for key clients in the Oncology portfolio, providing strategic oversight and escalation support as required
Champion operational innovation, such as decentralized or hybrid trial models, real-world data integration, and digital solutions that enhance Oncology study efficiency
Partner with Medical, Biostatistics, Regulatory, and Data Operations to ensure Oncology trials are strategically and operationally optimized
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness of delivery solutions across the Oncology portfolio
Partner with Marketing and Business Development and internal/external SMEs to position Allucent as a thought leader in the Oncology drug development space
Lead operational strategy development key opportunities to support improved opportunity capture
Cultivate relationships with key Oncology sponsors, thought leaders, and academic collaborators
Identify new growth opportunities in Oncology, including emerging indications, novel modalities, and biomarker-driven strategies
Participate as a key contributor to the executive operational leadership team for Allucent
Provide mentorship and leadership to therapeutic leads, project directors, and operational teams within Oncology
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in life sciences (MS, PhD, or equivalent). Background in Oncology, or related field preferred
Minimum 15 years of clinical research and development experience with a focus on Oncology within a CRO, pharma, or biotech environment
Demonstrated success leading Oncology programs or portfolios across multiple indications and study phases
Proven ability to align therapeutic insight with operational strategy
Strong experience collaborating with and influencing across multiple scientific and operational disciplines
Track record of client engagement, operational strategy, and managing large portfolios of work to achieve commercial and delivery goals
Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and operational insight
Excellent communicator, capable of translating scientific and operational concepts for diverse audiences
Highly collaborative, able to influence across functions and levels without direct authority
Entrepreneurial, adaptable, and motivated by building excellence in a growth-oriented CRO environment
Benefits
Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package
Departmental Study/Training for furthering professional development
Mentoring opportunities
Internal growth opportunities and career progression
Financially rewarding internal employee referral program
Eligibility for our internal employee recognition programs for going above and beyond on projects
Eligibility for our Loyalty Award Program in recognition of loyalty and commitment of longstanding employees
Company
Allucent
CATO SMS offer specialized services that expedite and support drug development for small and emerging biopharmaceutical companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paula Stafford
Chief Executive Officer
Patrick Phillips
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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