Senior Operational Strategy Director

Precision Medicine Group

17h•$202,400 - $304,800•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Operational Strategy Director is a core member of Precision for Medicine’s Operational Strategy Department. The role drives and supports operational strategy for requests for proposals (RFPs), bid defense meetings (BDMs), and operational teams participating in BDMs. It draws on experience operationalizing complex global clinical studies, knowledge of the competitive environment, and analysis of study design and rationale. The role supports Business Development by representing Precision operations at pre-award meetings and leads projects that advance innovation and maintain Precision’s competitive position as a scientifically driven partner to biotech and pharmaceutical clients. The director collaborates with medical, operational, business development, proposal, feasibility, project management, clinical trial management, and other functional colleagues to develop operational strategies, feasibility analyses, proposals, and study budgets. The role supports client meetings and capabilities presentations, provides strategic and feasibility input for BDMs, and contributes to post-award transitions. It also mentors and trains colleagues, develops innovative client solutions with medical and scientific strategy teams, and represents Precision at industry meetings and through publications. The position requires approximately 18 years of CRO or pharmaceutical industry experience, or equivalent relevant experience and demonstrated competencies. Strong experience in the target therapeutic area and clinical development, including operational strategy, feasibility, budget development, and trial execution across phases, is required. A postgraduate degree is preferred. Domestic and international travel, including overnight stays, is required. The role is identified as remote. The stated compensation range is $202,400–$304,800 USD, with eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus and benefits including health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life and disability insurance, parental leave, and paid sick leave and vacation.

Requirements

Approximately 18 years of CRO or pharmaceutical industry experience, or equivalent relevant experience and demonstrated competencies.
Demonstrated competence and relevant experience in operational strategy analysis and budget review.
Strong experience in Precision’s identified target therapeutic area and clinical development, focused on operational delivery considerations, strategy, feasibility, budget development, and operational execution of clinical trials across all phases.
Proven leadership and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, active listening, and presentation abilities.
Strong rationale and analytical thinking, including exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to develop and review study budgets in alignment with study delivery strategy; numeric and financial management skills.
Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web- or data-based platforms.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and work as part of a team in a matrix environment, independently and collaboratively.
Strong attention to detail, ownership, and commitment to quality.
Ability to multitask under tight timelines, prioritize workload, and maintain high quality standards.
Ability to sustain focus on macro-level objectives while managing details as needed.
Focus on continuous improvement and proactively assessing how to make processes more efficient and improve delivery quality and timelines.
Mastery of ICH-GCP, relevant Precision for Medicine SOPs, and regulatory guidance.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate degree.

Responsibilities

Develop and refine operational strategies for potential opportunities, including enrollment, feasibility, study and startup timelines, relevant experience, and the competitive landscape.
Partner with Feasibility colleagues to provide data-driven analysis, including country and site recommendations, competitive environment analysis, and projected recruitment rates.
Draft proposal text describing operational strategy and conduct comprehensive proposal reviews before sponsor delivery.
Ensure proposals incorporate strategic, operational, scientific, medical, and clinical development planning.
Create and refine study budgets and support their development and finalization with other functional leaders.
Coordinate with Project Management and Clinical Trial Management to transition operational strategy before BDMs and support post-BDM follow-up.
Participate in post-award engagement meetings to explain the study strategy and its rationale to the study team.
Mentor and train Operational Strategy and other Precision colleagues in clinical research strategy and budgeting.
Represent Precision for Medicine in client meetings, capabilities presentations, and BDMs; provide feasibility and competitive landscape input, including using software and web-based applications.
Develop innovative solutions with medical and scientific strategy colleagues and provide consulting to clients as needed.
Support pre-award collaboration and inclusion of translational and data innovation strategies where appropriate.
Represent the company at industry meetings, speaking engagements, and booth exhibitions, and publish scientific or industry-related articles in journals and digital media.