Head of Strategy and Management Office, Global Clinical Development
$232,500–$335,833 year
On-siteWaltham, Massachusetts, United States or Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design and delivery of a five-year transformation roadmap to optimize the Global Clinical Development operating model and increase organizational effectiveness. Develop business cases for operational changes and drive digital strategy by implementing AI-powered tools and fostering cultural adoption. Oversee budget and resource management while leading a team of Strategic External Collaboration specialists to manage high-impact partnerships with government and industry entities. Manage the departmental management office, including risk mitigation, audit readiness, and training programs, while developing and monitoring departmental objectives and key results.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of progressive business experience in global pharmaceutical, biotech, consulting, or related field
- 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Proven track record leading transformation initiatives in global, multicultural scientific or R&D settings
- Demonstrated ability to build and present compelling business cases to executive leadership
- Experience managing multicultural global teams, budgets, and resources across multiple geographies
- Familiarity with clinical development operations and digital R&D — ability to credibly engage with scientific and technical stakeholders
- Exceptional problem-solving capability — comfortable operating in ambiguity and driving clarity
- Strong project and program management discipline
- Ability to lead through influence in complex matrix organizations without direct authority
- Outstanding communication and storytelling skills — able to translate complex operational and scientific topics for diverse audiences including executive leadership
- Collaborative, culturally agile, and energized by working across a global organization
- Fluent English
Desired Qualifications
- master's degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific, medical, or business field
- Travel Up to 20% domestic and international
- additional languages
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