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Precision For Medicine · 10 hours ago

Operational Strategy Director - Oncology

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$181K/yr - $272K/yr

15+ years exp

Precision For Medicine is a leader in the oncology sector, seeking an Operational Strategy Director to enhance their operational strategy for clinical studies. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop and refine operational strategies, support business development, and mentor colleagues in strategy and budgeting.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalMedical DevicePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Provide operational strategy input, text and budget review for proposals: Collaborate with medical, operational, business development, proposal colleagues and other Precision functional leadership as required to: Create, develop, and refine the strategy for potential opportunities specifically regarding operational considerations such as enrollment, feasibility, study timelines, startup timelines, relevant experience, competitive landscape

Collaborate and work closely with colleagues from Feasibility to provide data driven analysis to support the operational strategy, particularly with respect to country and site recommendations, competitive environment and projected recruitment rate

Develop proposal text that describes the operational strategy and conduct a comprehensive proposal review prior to sponsor delivery

Ensure proposals reflect robust strategic, operational, scientific, medical and clinical development planning

Create and refine study budgets and support the development and finalization of study budgets for potential opportunities in partnership with other functional leadership as necessary

Work closely with colleagues in Project Management and Clinical Trial Management to transition the operational strategy approach ahead of opportunity BDM and support in post-BDM follow up items

Participate in the post award engagement meeting to ensure the study team has the information and rationale behind the strategy position

Mentor and train Operational Strategy colleagues and Precision colleagues in aspects of strategy and budgeting for clinical research

Support capabilities presentations and client meetings

Provide feasibility and competitive landscape direction input, and support for BDMs utilizing software and web-based applications

Create innovative solutions in conjunction with medical and scientific strategy, and provide consulting, as needed, for clients who are seeking input

Work with Precision for Medicine team to support pre-award collaboration and inclusion of translational and data innovation strategies where appropriate, to help optimize Precision impact

Represent the Company by attending industry meetings, speaking engagements, booth exhibitions, etc., and by publishing scientific or industry related articles in industry journals and digital media

Qualification

Operational strategy analysisBudget developmentClinical trial managementAnalytical thinkingLeadership skillsCommunication skillsComputer skillsMultitaskingContinuous improvementNumeric managementCollaborationPresentation abilitiesAttention to detailTeamworkActive listening

Required

Advanced degree in a life sciences discipline or equivalent relevant experience

15+ years in the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies

Relevant experience in the required activities for the role including operational strategy analysis and budget review

Strong experience in Precision's identified target therapeutic area clinical development focused on operational delivery considerations, strategy, feasibility, budget development and operational execution of all phases of clinical trials

Strong leadership and organizational skills

Strong oral and written communication skills in English

Strong rationale and analytical thinking

Strong ability to develop and review study budgets in alignment with study delivery strategy

Active listening and strong presentation abilities

Able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders

Strong computer skills, specifically with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and with web/data-based platforms

Strong sense of ownership and pride in quality of outputs

Strong attention to detail

Ability to multitask to tight timelines prioritizing workload and maintaining high quality standards

Willingness to work in a matrix environment, work independently and as part of a dynamic team

Accomplished at maintaining a sustained focus at the macro level while being able to manage at the micro level as needed

Focuses on continuous improvement, including the ability to make proactive assessments on how to make processes more efficient and people more effective in delivering results with appropriate quality and timeline performance

Numeric and financial management skills

Embraces and embodies the established Precision for Medicine's Cultural Values as an underlying tenet to drive work behaviors

Demonstrates mastery knowledge of ICH-GCP, relevant Precision for Medicine's SOPs and regulatory guidance

Ability to work as part of a team

Preferred

Postgraduate degree preferred

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance

Retirement savings benefits

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Parental leave

Paid time off for sick leave and vacation

Company

Precision For Medicine

Precision for Medicine is a specialized scientific services company helping life science innovators develop medical products. It is a sub-organization of Precision Medicine Group.

Founded in 2012

Frederick, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees