Executive Director - Molecule Lead, Oncology - Client Delivery Unit (Clinical Trials) - NA Remo[...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific; North Carolina; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Molecule Lead to oversee clinical drug development projects with a focus on Oncology. This role demands a strategic leader who can drive innovation and ensure successful delivery from early phases to commercialization. You will collaborate with client leadership and internal teams to optimize processes and exceed client expectations. If you have a proven track record in project delivery and a passion for advancing healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of clinical trials experience, especially in Oncology.
• Proven track record in project delivery within large accounts.

Responsibilities

• Drive delivery through innovation and entrepreneurial leadership.
• Engage with client leadership to ensure optimal performance.
• Lead and coach project teams in cooperation with leadership.

Skills

Clinical Drug Development

Oncology Expertise

Project Delivery

Leadership Skills

Financial Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position REQUIRES Clinical Drug Development experience with an emphasis in Oncology indications. Candidates who also have CRO + Pharma/Biotech experience are preferred.

The Molecule Lead, Client Delivery Unit, provides strategic direction, leadership, and management, responsible for delivery and growth of a book of work (e.g., molecule/asset/therapeutic area) within the Client Sourcing Model, from early phase through to commercialization and across the clinical drug development spectrum. Has a critical focus on maximising revenue, minimising operating margins, whilst ensuring quality and exceeding client satisfaction by on-time delivery and execution. Partners with colleagues within Project Delivery, FSP, Business Development at the enterprise level, and alliance management, with Executive leadership to build and deliver studies/programs within the Client Delivery Unit.

Potential for role expansion as the book of work grows with increasing responsibility and span of control. This role will be 50% billable and is required to be based in NA or W Europe, aligned with key client leadership.

Essential Functions:

1. Engage with and develop effective working relationships with client leadership counterparts.
2. Periodic face-to-face meetings at applicable client business units, driven by portfolio activity.
3. Drive delivery through innovation with out-of-the-box thinking and entrepreneurial leadership.
4. Leverage clinical drug development expertise and participate in scientific and operational engagements with clients' leadership teams to contribute to product/asset development strategy & study execution from early phase through to commercialization.
5. Provide thought leadership to operating model optimization, as applicable.
6. Translate therapeutic strategy expertise into operational strategy with decision-making empowerment.
7. Use pipeline information & deploy strategic vision to drive proactive portfolio delivery acceleration, reducing white space.
8. Maintain optimal relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
9. Collaborate on the continuous development and improvement of business processes to support delivery within the Client Delivery Unit.
10. Ensure optimal performance & delivery within the book of work, supporting achievement of milestones & deliverables, and ensuring implementation/management in line with the operating model.
11. Drive consistency leveraging best practices, efficiencies, processes, lessons learned, and facilitate communication across teams.
12. Provide proactive feedback on risks/issues, financials, metrics to the Head of the Client Delivery Unit.
13. Resolve issues not addressable by the study team, leveraging governance structures and escalation pathways.
14. Participate in governance structures appropriate to the partnership level.
15. Perform Oversight Director role within the partnership.
16. Drive internal resourcing and partner with functional leadership to ensure resource availability supporting a mixed resourcing model.
17. Act as a key escalation point for clients, guiding teams to identify and solve problems, proposing strategies for prevention or correction.
18. Discuss project risks and contingencies impacting time/quality/cost with Senior Management through escalation pathways.
19. Lead, develop, and coach project teams in cooperation with leadership.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven track record in project delivery within large accounts and partnerships.
• Clinical drug development experience, especially in Oncology.
• Leadership ability to support business growth and change.
• Strategic vision & leadership, balancing short and long-term decisions.
• Strong financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and relationship-building abilities in matrix organizations.
• Organizational, negotiation, problem-solving skills, and leadership agility in dynamic environments.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent healthcare training/experience.
• 15+ years of clinical trials experience, with successful development/operationalization of strategic drug development plans in therapeutic areas including Oncology; at least 4 years in clinical program leadership.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets and resources.