Operational Strategy Lead – Global Clinical Trials

Novotech; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotech is seeking an Operational Strategy Manager for Spectrum Therapeutics in the US to drive data-driven operational strategies for new clinical trial business. You will partner with Business Development, Finance, and clinical operations to translate sponsor requirements into executable study plans, budgets, and risk mitigations across CNS, metabolic, respiratory, and rare disease areas.

You will defend operational approaches in sponsor interactions and support transition from proposal to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in clinical research operations, operational strategy, feasibility, or related functions.
• Proven ability to independently develop operational strategies and proposal solutions.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own operational strategy narratives for new business opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with BD, Finance, Clinical Ops, Medical, and regional teams.
• Translate feasibility insights into executable study delivery and budget recommendations.
• Review study budgets and feasibility outputs for alignment with proposed strategies.
• Maintain documentation of assumptions, risks, and commitments across proposals.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Data-driven analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Clinical Research/Healthcare Administration/Business

Job description

Novotech is seeking an Operational Strategy Manager for Spectrum Therapeutics in the US to drive data-driven operational strategies for new clinical trial business. You will partner with Business Development, Finance, and clinical operations to translate sponsor requirements into executable study plans, budgets, and risk mitigations across CNS, metabolic, respiratory, and rare disease areas.

You will defend operational approaches in sponsor interactions and support transition from proposal to