Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Oncology

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

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The Oncology Therapeutic Strategy Lead will serve as a therapeutic consultant to both the Business Development organization and the Therapeutic Area Leads. This is a cross‑functional role that works across the organization and supports the sales and customer lifecycle. The role begins with supporting new customer presentations and continues through to project award. This role has a broad impact and interacts with several areas within the company, including clinical, medical, safety, program management, regulatory, technology, and business development operations to jointly devise initial development strategies for new business.

• Support TA Leader to partner with BD and Operations to create effective delivery strategies and solutions for clinical trials ranging from small complex studies to large, multi‑service, multi‑region studies or programs to include portfolio management, addressing the specific needs and challenges of each customer, and differentiate WORLDWIDE from its competitors. In partnership with Sales, Medical, Operations, and other functions, responsible for the award of strategic and tactical new business to achieve annual Gross New Business targets.
• Support the assigned TAL/FAL for project centricity within the organization by enabling the project delivery team assigned to an awarded project to understand and implement the project strategy that was sold. Partner with BD and Operations to create compelling delivery strategies and solutions for clinical studies or programs that incorporate and leverage Worldwide services and experience, are operationally feasible, and result in the award of new business.
• Collaborate with Sales to evaluate and manage new opportunities received from customers from receipt through to the award decision. This may include, but is not limited to, standalone programs and projects, requests for information (RFI), capabilities, early engagement, and partnering discussions.
• In support of TAL and BD, work with key internal stakeholders to analyze information and data that enable the development of efficient and feasible delivery solutions. Contribute to the development of the budget (service fees and pass‑through costs) associated with the proposed project strategy. The budget should be competitive and in line with the contribution margin targets and pricing strategy agreed with Sales, leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Support the TAL and Account Director to guide and mentor the assigned Project Leader through a comprehensive handover of the project strategy and facilitate their understanding so that they can confidently present the project strategy to the client and the internal stakeholders.
• Actively support Sales in the preparation and conduct of customer and bid defence meetings, e.g., training and preparation of the assigned project team; provide specific content; ensure presentation focus and that content…