Associate Director, Strategic Planning and Operations

Target PR Range: 100-130/hr

* Depending on experience

• Support the Oncology Chief of Staff in driving culture, communications, and change-management initiatives.
• Partner with the Oncology Chief of Staff to track external collaborations, maintain stakeholder alignment, and ensure timely, clear communications.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical protocols and scientific discussions with external partners.
  • Escalate risks, issues, and decisions to the Chief of Staff and functional VP in a timely manner.
  • Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities across external collaborations.
  • Coordinate cross‑functional assessments of external assets and available scientific information, including preclinical data and investigator brochures, to support preliminary development planning.
  • Manage contracts and external engagements to implement TA partnering recommendations.
  • Maintain the external‑collaboration project tracking tool and provide regular updates to the Chief of Staff and VP.
• Support late‑stage Oncology Clinical Development governance activities.
  • Coordinate Oncology Clinical Development protocol review meetings in partnership with Disease Area Heads and Medical/Scientific Directors.
  • Maintain trackers and databases for protocol review meetings, decisions, and follow‑up actions.
  • Capture meeting notes, decisions, and action items; communicate follow‑ups clearly to cross‑functional partners.
• Drive execution of Oncology Clinical Development initiatives that improve operational efficiency, strengthen culture, and enhance decision‑making.
• Work with cross‑functional partners to advance Oncology strategic priorities and pipeline goals.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information, tailor messages for diverse audiences, and support executive‑level communications.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong analytical capabilities, including experience using automation and AI‑driven tools to improve efficiency, reporting, and decision‑making.
• Experience & Knowledge:
  Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate teams in a complex matrix environment; broad understanding of the pharmaceutical industry; and project management experience supporting global programs.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
  Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and document complex medical, clinical, and operational concepts.
• Problem Solving:
  Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve issues, exercise sound judgment, and evaluate clinical development strategies with a balanced, practical perspective.
• Regulatory & Clinical Knowledge:
  Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and international regulatory requirements and guidelines; experience supporting complex global clinical trials and understanding of drug commercialization and business practices.