Executive Director, Clinical Operations TA Delivery Head

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

We're open to hiring the right talent in various countries on the continent.

Your Role:The Clinical Operations Therapeutic Area Delivery Head for Oncology will be a key member of the Global Development Operations (GDO) executive leadership team, reporting to the Head of GDO. This role is responsible for developing a portfolio strategy aligned with drug development goals and regulatory pathways, translating Portfolio Governance decisions into actionable delivery strategies. The incumbent will ensure clinical programs are executed on time, within budget, and compliant with GCP, ICH, and regulatory standards. Key responsibilities include strategic input into study design, using data-driven decision-making and real-time analytics, and adopting innovative technologies. The Delivery Head will represent GDO in governance meetings, mentor high-performing teams, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Who you are:

• You have completed 15+ years of experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical industry, with at least 10 years in program leadership, demonstrating a proven track record of leading large, global clinical trial portfolios.
• You have extensive experience in Oncology, both in developing operational strategy and driving execution of multiple programs in parallel.
• You have a thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, PMDA, ICH-GCP) and global clinical development processes.
• You bring experience in managing CROs and vendor partnerships in a global environment.
• You have the ability to translate corporate objectives into clinical development strategies.
• You are able to deomnstrate strong collaboration skills across internal and external teams, with the ability to influence decision-making in a matrix organization, leading by objectives.
• You are fluent in English (written and oral).
• You are prepared for both domestic and international travel up to 40% of the time.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!