BeOne Medicines · 11 hours ago
Director, GCO Program Lead (GCPL)
BeOne Medicines is a rapidly growing company focused on fighting cancer. They are seeking a GCO Program Lead to provide strategic operational planning and oversee clinical operational performance for designated programs, while leading and mentoring a global team.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Leveraging deep Therapeutic Area expertise, solid global program management skills, global view, and borderless leadership, the GCO Program Lead is accountable for the strategic operational planning and clinical operational performance, of designated programs and acts as a point of escalation for the resolution of issues of the studies within responsible program(s)
Lead the gCSMs in designated programs, provide inspirational leadership, facilitate proactive risk and issue management, and deliver feedback-oriented mentorship to the gCSM line reports, fostering talent development
Partner with other program leads/functional representatives in BeOne R&D to drive disease/asset strategy and ensure execution excellence by contributing clinical operations insights and expertise at the program level
This is an international role and requires working with colleagues in various time zones
Accountable and responsible for building, developing and retaining the global team of gCSM, including hiring, training, mentoring, developing direct and indirect reports, performance appraisals and resource management
Oversee the delivery and goal achievement of projects within the designated program(s), serving as the point of escalation for resolving issues that gCSM cannot resolve
Collaborate with the other GCPLs to define and implement strategies and key priorities across-programs, and establish global standards for goals, performance measures, and capability development for the gCSM roles
GCO Representative for the designated program(s)
In coordination with Franchise Head, Accountable to the Franchise ERC, DCT and other governance teams as appropriate as GCO representative, to provide clinical operational insight to drive the program strategy and ensure excellence in execution
Lead/participate in the KOL engagement activities in the designated programs and may act as function spokesperson if needed
Evaluate and develop strategic feasibility and budget estimates during Early Planning for new CDPs and upon strategy change during the conduct of a study, where needed
Accountable for resource allocation and initiating CST formation; ensures appropriate transition of outputs from early planning to the gCSM
Create and be accountable for the annual program budget and resource forecasts, as well as contributing to and tracking the relevant DCT goals for the program
Create, review, and provide input to and maintain compound-level documents such as IB, DSUR, and protocol
Oversee timely, quality, and efficient study planning and execution of associated studies within the allocated program
Conduct regular program review meetings to mentor, support, and ensure all studies are tracking to the DCT/DRC-approved budget and timeline
Report on study status, goals, and operational KPIs, and enforce quality KPIs with support from the Compliance team
Collaborate with other GCPLs to evaluate and designate preferred global vendors and participate in vendor governance meetings
Create or review performance and development plans for direct reports, facilitate and support delivery of performance and development goals
Provide line management and mentorship to gCSMs working within the designated program(s)
Inspire and lead efforts to deepen scientific knowledge within the Clinical Operations’ function
Champions a global mindset and approach across Clinical Operations to foster collaboration and consistency across the organization
Provide expert knowledge on the execution of clinical trials through a deep understanding of ICH/GCP Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
Point of escalation for all compound-related issues
Identify and drive process improvement initiatives in collaboration with Franchise Head and/or other GCPLs within program
Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to provide operational perspectives to enable effective and efficient delivery of clinical development goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor or higher degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline
10+ years' experience in clinical trial industry
Project management exposure/experience across the entire lifecycle of multi-region/country clinical trials in a fast-paced global environment
Experience in both people management and program management preferred
Deep Therapeutic Area expertise
Solid global program management skills
Global view and borderless leadership
Accountable and responsible for building, developing and retaining the global team of gCSM
Oversee the delivery and goal achievement of projects within the designated program(s)
Collaborate with the other GCPLs to define and implement strategies and key priorities across-programs
Lead/participate in the KOL engagement activities in the designated programs
Evaluate and develop strategic feasibility and budget estimates during Early Planning for new CDPs
Accountable for resource allocation and initiating CST formation
Create and be accountable for the annual program budget and resource forecasts
Create, review, and provide input to and maintain compound-level documents such as IB, DSUR, and protocol
Oversee timely, quality, and efficient study planning and execution of associated studies within the allocated program
Conduct regular program review meetings to mentor, support, and ensure all studies are tracking to the DCT/DRC-approved budget and timeline
Report on study status, goals, and operational KPIs
Collaborate with other GCPLs to evaluate and designate preferred global vendors
Create or review performance and development plans for direct reports
Provide line management and mentorship to gCSMs working within the designated program(s)
Provide expert knowledge on the execution of clinical trials through a deep understanding of ICH/GCP Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements
Identify and drive process improvement initiatives in collaboration with Franchise Head and/or other GCPLs within program
Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to provide operational perspectives to enable effective and efficient delivery of clinical development goals
Microsoft Office proficiency
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness
Company
BeOne Medicines
BeOne Medicines is a global oncology company domiciled in Switzerland that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more accessible to cancer patients worldwide.
H1B Sponsorship
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