Clinical Operations Therapeutic Area Leader - Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism

Scorpion Therapeutics; United States; Remote; USD 227,000 - 423,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a Clinical Operations Therapeutic Area Leader to oversee the Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism portfolio. This senior role involves strategic leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and driving innovation in clinical operations to improve patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical operations and a proven track record in strategy development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in pharmaceutical clinical operations, with 10 years in global strategy leadership.
• Strong knowledge in Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic disease.
• Experience managing large, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of the CVRM portfolio and clinical operations strategy.
• Drive alignment among key stakeholders and enhance operational efficiency.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and high performance.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Clinical Operations

Strategy Development

Data-Driven Decision Making

Stakeholder Collaboration

Leadership

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The Position

At Roche/Genentech Pharma Product Development Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20 transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2029. We are looking for a Clinical Operations Therapeutic Area Leader to lead and drive the delivery of our Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism (CVRM) Portfolio. This senior people leadership position holds significant accountability for clinical operations strategy and execution as well as enterprise collaboration.

PD’s mission is to improve patients’ lives around the world through unique medicines that have a meaningful impact. Cross functionally we conduct global clinical trials, analyze results, monitor safety, and work with regulatory authorities to provide truly differentiated medicines to patients. Our primary therapeutic focus areas are Oncology, Hematology, Neurology, Immunology, Ophthalmology, Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism. We attract, develop, and retain the most talented people in the industry, and have Development centers in Basel, Switzerland; South San Francisco, California; Welwyn Garden City, England; Mississauga, Canada; and Shanghai, China, as well as operations in many other countries.

The Opportunity:

The CVRM Clinical Operations Therapeutic Area Leader in PDG at Roche/Genentech is responsible and accountable for the strategy and delivery of the PD portfolio of programs and studies in CVRM. As the CVRM Therapeutic Area Leader, you will:

Develop and Evolve CVRM Portfolio Strategy

Accountable for the overall PD clinical operations strategy for the CVRM portfolio. Continuously refine the strategy to adapt to the evolving landscape, ensuring alignment with the Clinical Development Plan (CDP) and the One Pharma Strategy.

Oversight and Risk Management for Portfolio Delivery

Maintain active oversight of asset and study delivery to monitor portfolio status, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies to enable seamless clinical trial execution.

Strategic Stakeholder Alignment and Collaboration

Drive alignment and collaboration among key stakeholders, including PDG, APO, COEs, early and late-stage development teams, and enterprise leaders. Provide strategic operational leadership to influence decision-making and optimize portfolio delivery.

Operational Leadership and Innovation

Leverage analytics and portfolio optimization expertise to enhance efficiency, quality, and budget management while improving probability of technical success (PTS). Drive innovation in clinical operations by adopting new approaches, optimizing processes, and fostering inclusive, patient-centric research.

Representation and Influence Across Roche Enterprise

Serve as the PDG voice in CVRM therapeutic areas, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with senior leaders across Roche and external partners, including health authorities, patient advocacy organizations, and vendors.

Leadership and Team Development

Lead and develop a matrixed organization of ~150 employees, including 10-12 direct reports. Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, high performance while championing inclusion and belonging.

Collective Leadership with an Enterprise Mindset

Represent CVRM as a member of the Portfolio Delivery Leadership Team. Demonstrate collective leadership to advance the broader PDG and PD organization in service of patients, investigative sites, and Roche enterprise goals.

People Management and Administrative Oversight

Drive engagement and growth through performance feedback, coaching, and development planning. Manage administrative responsibilities, including Workday tasks and addressing employment-related matters, to ensure effective team operations.

Who you are:

• 15+ years pharmaceutical clinical Operations experience with at least 10 years being in global clinical operations Strategy Leadership. Additional commercial or relevant experience is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge in the area of Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic disease, including external trends and issues in the global CVRM landscape, and development and delivery of large endpoint-driven clinical trials.
• Comprehensive understanding of global Pharma Clinical development in international settings.
• Proven success in strategy development and execution using analytics, data-driven decision-making, and a track record of expanding access to underserved populations while meeting or exceeding ambitious goals.
• Experience managing large, matrixed organizations, including leading direct reports and people leaders, recruiting and developing high-performing teams, and fostering collaboration and trust with stakeholders.
• Fluency in English with additional language skills as an asset, and flexibility for frequent national or international travel based on business needs.

This position can be located at the Basel, Switzerland; South San Francisco, United States; Welwyn, England; or Mississauga, Canada HQ sites. Expectation of ongoing and sustained campus presence at the site in compliance with local requirements.

Relocation benefits are available for this posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $227,600 - $422,600. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

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