Executive Director - Molecule lead, Ophthalmology - Client Delivery Unit (Clinical Trials) - NA[...]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Molecule Lead to drive clinical drug development in Ophthalmology. This pivotal role involves strategic direction, leadership, and management across various therapeutic areas, ensuring the successful delivery of projects from early phases to commercialization. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in clinical trials, exceptional leadership skills, and a strong financial acumen. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and client satisfaction, and take your career to new heights in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of clinical trials experience in Ophthalmology.
• Proven track record in project delivery and strategic drug development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of clinical drug development projects.
• Engage with client leadership to ensure project success and satisfaction.

Skills

Clinical Drug Development

Project Delivery

Leadership

Financial Acumen

Strategic Vision

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare

15+ years of Clinical Trials Experience

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position REQUIRES Clinical Drug Development experience with an emphasis in Ophthalmology 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 the 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, and 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, cadence 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 empowerment to make decisions.
7. Leverage 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/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, ensuring implementation/management in line with operating model, driving consistency, and providing proactive feedback on risks/issues, financials, metrics.
11. Resolve issues not addressable by the study team, leveraging governance structures and escalation pathways, aiming for resolution at the lowest functional level.
12. Participate in governance structures appropriate for the partnership level.
13. Perform Oversight Director role within the partnership.
14. Drive internal resourcing and partner with functional leadership to ensure appropriate resource availability supporting a mixed resourcing model.
15. Act as key escalation point of contact for clients, guiding the team to identify and solve problems and proposing strategies for prevention or correction.
16. Discuss project risks and potential contingencies impacting time/quality/cost with Senior Management via escalation pathways.
17. Lead, develop, and coach the project team in cooperation with leadership as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven track record of project delivery in large accounts and partnerships.
• Clinical drug development experience.
• Therapeutic experience.
• Leadership ability to support a business through rapid growth and change.
• Strategic vision & leadership with ability to weigh short and long-term decisions.
• Strong financial acumen, knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and resource management.
• Executive presence with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, relationship builder capable of working effectively in matrix organizations.
• Effective organizational and negotiation skills, problem-solving ability, and leadership agility in a dynamic environment.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent healthcare training or experience providing required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• 15+ years of clinical trials experience with successful development/operationalization of strategic drug development plans in one or more therapeutic areas, including Ophthalmology, with at least 4 years in clinical program leadership.
• Proven experience in developing and managing budgets and resources of a business segment.
• Or equivalent education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.