Associate Director Clinical Development Operations

Major Accountabilities

• Runs portfolio analysis of clinical studies and projects for all DUs by collecting information from various sources such as Andromeda, Horizon, BoW.
• Compiles insights and provides analysis of expected evolution of the portfolio. Simulates various portfolio scenarios and their impact on Clinical Development’s resourcing, capability, footprint requirements, overall plans.
• Establishes visualization and ongoing reporting of the key portfolio insights.
• Supports on creating, implementing and refining CD’s resource models.
• Run resource modelling with respect of evolving portfolio plans. Analyzes the output versus bottom-up plans.
• Supports on budgeting and planning of FTEs and key financial categories. Runs the corresponding financial tracking in collaboration with Finance
• Owns the resourcing tools (ARV, RAFT, One FTE reports, Visualizations), ensures their functionality, data quality and evolution.
• Manages IT projects: the governance processes and operational reporting (Horizon WP management, Optic etc.)
• Implements and maintains various tracking and visualization tools such as dashboards and reports-
• Serves as a S&O representative in various workstreams, cross-functional initiatives or process improvement initiatives as assigned by Head of business Ops or Head Clinical Ops
• Keeps up to date on organizational changes and acts as strong supporter of organizational changes, champions implementation of changes within CD

Education (minimum/desirable):

Master’s degree or Doctorate in life sciences or business (or MBA with bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience in life science)

Languages:            

Fluent English (oral and written)

Experience:

• 5+ years pharma industry experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, preferably in a drug development Line Function.
• Previous track record of success in working with international large scale and complex multi-/ cross-functional teams.
• Good understanding of drug development and associated planning and governance Strong analytical and project management skills with demonstrated success in planning and executing cross-functional projects
• Advanced knowledge of international business practices
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and strong relationship builder and communicator with experience engaging functional partners, and partnering with senior leaders
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Competent with various IT modalities (proficiency in Excel, advanced in PowerPoint, Andromeda, Horizon)

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