Executive Director, Program Strategy (Oncology)

Premier Research•Regional_NC, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Premier Research is looking for an Executive Director, Program Strategy (Oncology) to join their Oncology team. This role will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. The company emphasizes that their work is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives and recognizes their team members as the most valuable asset in delivering success. They aim to help employees grow, providing skills and opportunities to excel with the flexibility and balance life requires. Employee ideas influence the way the company works, and their voices matter. As an essential part of the team, employees help deliver the medical innovation that patients need. Premier Research is a global clinical research, product development, and consulting company dedicated to helping biotech, specialty pharma, and MedTech innovators transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medical treatments. The team is inspired by this common purpose. Premier is a place where employees can change lives and feel rewarded and celebrated. They aim high and will not stop until they reach their goals. They care about each other, their customers and partners, and most importantly, all the patients they touch with their work.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or its international equivalent in clinical, science or health related field from an accredited institution
12-15+ years clinical research experience with at least 3 in a CRO or pharmaceutical environment
7-10+ years in a leadership/coaching capacity
3-5+ years in a project management position
Global clinical trials experience in managing clinical resources, designing and/or managing clinical trials in Oncology; strong knowledge of regulatory, scientific, technical, and clinical expertise in conduct of clinical trials with extensive knowledge of the commercial and regulatory environments in Oncology
Has a consultative communication and collaboration approach to the implementation of the project plan with the team and the customer; strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills; ability to drive projects to a successful completion both as a project leader and within a leadership role
Experience in public speaking and able to represent Premier Research at conferences/round tables/symposiums; strong public speaking and presentation development skills; able to work and lead efficiently within a matrix environment

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and advises, consults, plans and directs the design and strategy of new business opportunities (RFPs) and/or provides consultative services to customers; ensures smooth and timely input and support to the needs of proposal development, strategy and pricing
Drives improvement in overall win rate and customer satisfaction; takes the initiative to provide input and improve the proposal strategies and information flow between customers and key staff
Develops the strategy for potential opportunities specifically with regard to operational considerations; reviews and supports the development of proposal text to address the operational approach and team experience
Drives the development of pricing and related strategies that provide the best scenario to meeting project margins on successfully awarded work; assesses monitoring strategies and resources to support budget development
Develops and fosters site relationships and networks aligned with the therapeutic area; assists with feasibility assessments and provides input for feasibility questionnaires and may also directly connect with potential sites for assessment of participation, protocol considerations and enrollment projections; partners with Operations and Business Development for planning of bid defense meetings or capabilities meetings
Participates in corporate initiatives and actions that ensure the continued success of the company