Strategic Growth & Delivery Executive Director

Fortrea; Italy; On-site; EUR 116,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking an Executive Director in Italy to lead Global Clinical Development strategy, design differentiated proposals, and promote best practices across Fortrea's enterprise. This senior role requires deep industry knowledge, cross-functional leadership and the ability to engage clients and internal experts to deliver innovative trial solutions.

You will manage a global SDG team, drive growth through strategic account planning, and build external relationships with pharma, biotech,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred (APRN/MPH/PhD/MBA).
• 15+ years in R&D and clinical research (pharma/biotech/CRO).
• 5+ years global leadership in a complex matrixed environment.
• Established senior client relationships across pharma/biotech.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial growth through differentiated trial solutions.
• Build senior relationships across pharma, biotech, KOLs, investigators and partners.
• Oversee end-to-end business development strategy including RFI, proposals and defense.
• Provide strategic direction and governance to GenMed leadership and teams.
• Develop and sustain SDG capability and succession across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (APRN, MPH, PhD, MBA)

Job description

Fortrea is seeking an Executive Director in Italy to lead Global Clinical Development strategy, design differentiated proposals, and promote best practices across Fortrea's enterprise. This senior role requires deep industry knowledge, cross-functional leadership and the ability to engage clients and internal experts to deliver innovative trial solutions.

You will manage a global SDG team, drive growth through strategic account planning, and build external relationships with pharma, biotech,