Director, Global Clinical Trial Operations, Project Management Office; REMOTE

Position: Director, Global Clinical Trial Operations, Project Management Office (REMOTE)
** Job Description*
* Our Clinical Research and Pharmacovigilance team push the boundaries of global healthcare through research and innovation. Through clinical trials and surveillance, we ensure the safety and efficacy of our existing and pipeline products to produce safe, effective, innovative medicine.

The core responsibility of this role is to independently direct the execution and coordination of major change projects across Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO). The role will also contribute to the Program Management Office (PMO) tracking and reporting, change management strategy for cross-functional GCTO initiatives, and working to ensure best practices are being applied across initiatives. The incumbent will be expected to directly lead strategic efforts and/or provide input into improvements to processes that support GCTO based on direct experience and/or the ability to translate prior experiences to a new challenge.

The ability to influence change is expected.

+ Independently direct strategic GCTO initiatives.

+ Establish and promote process standards and best practices for how teams should approach projects/initiatives.

+ Oversee tracking and reporting activities (including deadlines, deliverables, resources, and timelines) for GCTO initiatives throughout the project process.

+ Proactively identify dependencies and possible issues across initiatives and adapt plans based on evolving needs to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery in accordance with the stated project goals.

+ Promote cross-initiative alignment and best practice sharing.  Throughout the course of a project, the PMO works with project teams to ensure documentation, supporting materials, and project plans are updated and readily available for internal teams and senior leaders. Upon completion of a project, the PMO compiles and documents project information.

+ Drive cross-initiative change management efforts including, but not limited, to liaising with change agent networks, coordinating communications, and aligning training plans.

** Education*
* + Bachelor's degree required with a concentration in a scientific-related discipline strongly preferred.

+ Project Management certification (PMP, CPM) and/or coursework and training in Project Management.

+ Sigma belt preferred (e.g., green belt, yellow belt).

** Experience and Skills*
* + At least 15 years of experience required in the pharmaceutical industry with the majority of time spent in clinical operations.

+ Proven ability to analyze, integrate, recommend, contribute to the development of conceptual plans for, and lead the implementation of strategic, process, and team improvement and change initiatives cross-functionally.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage resources, time, and budget effectively for given development projects; is business savvy and results-oriented. Expert knowledge and understanding of Clinical Development processes and procedures.

+ Well-developed and effective team facilitation and leadership skills; able to establish cooperative team environments.

+ Able to understand project details, but keep the overall "big picture" view of projects, priorities, and strategies.

+ Effective in communicating and energizing others, establishing clear goals, delegating duty within a team setting.

+ Well-connected and networked within Research and Development and our Company or has attributes that would allow establishment of such networks rapidly.
Demonstrated ability to easily interact and influence across organizational levels.

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* Change Management, Clinical Operations, Clinical Trials, Consultative Solutions, Decision Making, Development Projects, Innovation, New Technology Implementation, Organizational Change Management, Process Improvements, Project Coordination, Project Management, Strategic Initiative

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