Assoc Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead

Biogen; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 161,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering biotechnology company as an Associate Director in Clinical Operations Program Leadership. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the strategy and execution of clinical development programs, ensuring high-quality outcomes within timelines and budgets. Collaborate with a talented team committed to delivering life-changing medicines while fostering an inclusive culture. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the drug development field, supported by a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Be part of a mission-driven organization that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance

Fitness & Wellness Programs

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Shutdown Time Off

Company Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in drug development and clinical research.
• Strong project management and operational strategy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and planning for clinical development program operations.
• Ensure delivery of clinical operations deliverables on time and budget.

Skills

Drug Development

Clinical Research

Operational Strategy

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Timeline Management

Budget Management

Communication

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Scientific or Health Related Discipline

Advanced Degree (MS/PhD/PharmD/MBA/MPH)

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Leadership (COPL) is responsible for leading the strategy, planning and implementation of clinical development program operations. The role reports to the Senior Director of the Clinical Trial Delivery Unit. COPL is a key contributor as the lead program level representative. This individual is responsible for providing advanced functional and technical expertise and insights from both a strategic (decision points, risk) and operational (timeline scenarios, feasibility & financials) perspective to meaningfully contribute and make recommendations to the clinical development plans. The COPL is accountable for the strategy, planning, oversight and delivery of program level clinical operations deliverables. The COPL is accountable for developing a high-level clinical study operational strategy based on the CDP and key program level objectives.

What You’ll Do

• Delivery of program level clinical operations deliverables
• Develop operational timeline scenarios, feasibility & financials
• Strategy, planning and implementation of clinical development program operations

Who You Are

You are a strategic thinker familiar with program leadership in drug development. You are driven and an agile leader who is an influencer as well as a team player who is highly collaborative.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Undergraduate degree in a scientific or health related discipline. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in drug development, clinical research and operational strategy experience
• Excellent communicator and presenter
• Ensuring studies and programs are executed to quality, timelines and budget
• Deep knowledge of project/program management skills
• Proficient in risk assessment and identification of mitigations and contingency planning
• Proficient timeline and budget management skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a Biotech/Pharma environment is preferred
• Advanced scientific or business degree or equivalent experience (MS/PhD/PharmD/MBA /MPH) preferred.

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is $161,000 - $222,000. Base salary offered isdetermined though an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factorsincluding, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees and theirfamilies'physical, financial, emotional,andsocial well-being;including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances

• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement

• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off(Dec 26-Dec 31)

• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 days off for Personal Significance

• 80 hours of sick timeper calendar year

• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit

• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year

• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about our DE&I efforts.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.