Director, Oncology Clinical Trials

Wake Forest University School of Medicine; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an experienced leader to oversee a significant program within a department, institute, or division. You will plan, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the program, collaborating with internal and external partners to achieve strategic goals and timely outcomes.

Responsibilities include guiding budget development, implementing best practices, reporting to senior leadership, and communicating across departments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with five years of progressive and applicable experience, or equivalent combination
• Significant experience delivering strategic direction and objectives for a business unit, company or academic unit
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial planning

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration and day-to-day delivery of program/services; make strategic decisions based on goals and objectives
• Analyze systems and processes; implement best practices to improve outcomes
• Develop evaluation strategies to monitor performance and identify improvements
• Set goals for programs and assist leadership in defining strategic plans
• Assist leadership with budget development and planning; monitor expenditures
• Ensure operations adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies
• Provide detailed reports/presentations to senior management
• Facilitate communication across departments and with vendors; conduct presentations as needed
• May supervise staff and participate in committees
• Perform related duties as needed

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Functional area knowledge

Project and process management

Program/project management techniques

Organizational and leadership skills

Self-motivation under pressure

Attention to detail

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Multi-project prioritization

Data analysis, reporting and budgeting

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint)

Education

Master's degree with five years of progressive experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Leadership responsibility for a significant program or functional area in a department, institute, or division that has organizational impact. Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the assigned program or functional area, maintaining collaborative and effective working relationships with internal and external colleagues and associates. Works with leadership in determining strategic goals and ensures decisions are implemented in a positive and timely manner.

Education/Experience

• Master's degree with five years of progressive and applicable experience in the area served required; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Significant experience and documented success in setting strategic direction and delivering on objectives for a business unit, company or academic unit.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the overall administration and coordination of the day-to-day delivery of program or functional area services. Makes strategic decisions based on analysis and goals and objectives of assigned program.
• Continuously analyzes systems and processes. Develops and implements best practices and appropriate changes to improve outcomes in a timely manner.
• Creates evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determines the need for improvements.
• Initiates and sets goals for programs and functional area according to the strategic objectives of the organization and leadership. Assists leadership in defining goals and strategic plans.
• Assists leader with budget development and planning. Ensures areas of responsibility meet fiscal requirements and monitors expenditures.
• Ensures program and functional area operations and activities adhere to any legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Keeps senior management informed with detailed and accurate reports or presentations.
• Develops appropriate communication and communication methods to facilitate the flow of information and maximizes effective communication throughout the program. Communicates services with other departments and vendors as applicable.
• Facilitates and/or conducts individual and group presentations as needed.
• May supervise the work and manage performance of assigned staff.
• Participates in committees as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills/Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of functional area to served
• Strong project and process management skills
• Knowledge of program/project management techniques and methods
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Highly self-motivated professional with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to achieve results with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytic skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, work independently and in a matrix-team or collaborative setting
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting
• Working knowledge of all MS Office applications including Word and PowerPoint

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