Senior Director, Automation - Hybrid

Location: North Wales

Job Description

This position is responsible for the formulation and execution of automation strategy in Global Clinical Trial Operations and all the support activities within the functional area. The role works with stakeholders across Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO), company IT, and other teams to drive the strategy from ideation to value realization.

Responsibilities

• Drives Alignment and Strategic Planning;
Inspires teams toward shared goals. Develops ambitious yet achievable objectives aligned with organizational priorities. Plans resources and sets strategies to improve efficiency and impact.

• Forecasting & Operational Planning;
Accountable for ensuring alignment of functional capacity with organizational demand, working with internal stakeholders.

• Leads Talent Development and Performance Management;
Assigns work, sets priorities, and conducts performance reviews. Provides coaching, feedback, and recognition to support growth and accountability.

• Builds Career Paths and Growth Opportunities;
Creates development plans and promotes internal mobility. Ensures employees receive training, mentoring, and stretch assignments to build future capabilities.

• Advises Cross-Functional Stakeholders;
Offers expert guidance on data management and functional operations to internal teams and external partners.

• Ensures Compliance;
Oversees compliance of teams executing processes according to SOP to meet global regulatory and internal standards.

• Champions Continuous Improvement;
Leads or supports initiatives that enhance processes, tools, and team agility.

• Stays Ahead of Innovation;
Tracks advancements in AI, automation, and clinical trial operations to guide tool selection and process optimization.

• Influences Technology and Workflow Decisions;
Contributes to decisions on internal and external systems and defines efficient work processes.

• Supports Broader Organizational Needs;
Takes on additional projects and tasks as needed to advance trial operations and data management.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferably in life sciences, technology, or business operations.

Required Experience

• 12 years of experience in Clinical Trial Operations, Data Management or related biopharmaceutical fields.

• 5 years of experience and demonstrated success in personnel management.

• Successful implementations in partnership with Technical/IT organizations involving data and technologies including data modeling, NLP, and working in infrastructures such as AWS, Azure, etc.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• A broad comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial operations.

• Working knowledge of ICH and GCP guidelines.

• Exceptional communication skills, able to communicate with both technical and business audiences.

• Demonstrated experience in formulating strategy, facilitating organizational alignment, and driving implementation through value realization.

• Defining process and organizational metrics, KRI, KQI, OKRs, etc.

• Demonstrates an Agile mindset and practical experience with Agile methodologies.

Required Skills

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Agile Methodology

• Automation Testing

• Biopharmaceuticals

• Biopharmaceutics

• Business Administration

• Business Management

• Business Technology

• Change Management

• Clinical Data Management

• Clinical Study Management

• Clinical Study Protocols

• Clinical Trials

• Communication

• Data Analysis

• Data Governance

• Data Processing

• Data Validation

• Decision Making

• Ethical Standards

• Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

• Life Science

• Microsoft Azure

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

U.S. Hybrid Work Model

Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office‑based positions in the U.S. will work a hybrid model of three days on‑site per week (Monday‑Thursday, specific days may vary by site or organization) with Friday designated as a remote‑working day, unless business‑critical tasks require an on‑site presence.

Salary Range

$ – $

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and other insurance; retirement benefits (including 401(k)); paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

Application Process

Apply through  (or via the Workday Jobs Hub for current employees). The Final date to receive applications is listed on the posting.

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