Senior Operational Strategy Director

Precision for Medicine

17h•$203,200 - $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 applies experience operationalizing complex global clinical studies, knowledge of the competitive environment, and analysis of study design and rationale to support pre-award business development activities. The role also leads projects intended to advance innovation and preserve Precision for Medicine’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. The position develops operational strategies and proposal content, reviews proposals and study budgets, supports client meetings and capabilities presentations, and helps transition the strategy to study teams after award. It also mentors and trains colleagues, contributes to translational and data innovation strategies, and represents the company at industry events and through publications. Domestic and international travel, including overnight stays, is required. The role is remote, as indicated by the job posting’s #LI-Remote designation. The position offers a stated compensation range of $203,200–$304,800 USD and is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and other benefits.

Requirements

Approximately 18 years of experience in the CRO or pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies.
Demonstrated competence and relevant experience in operational strategy analysis and budget review.
Strong experience in clinical development within Precision’s identified target therapeutic area, focused on operational delivery, strategy, feasibility, budget development, and operational execution across all phases of clinical trials.
Proven leadership and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills, analytical reasoning, and presentation abilities.
Ability to develop and review study budgets in alignment with study delivery strategy.
Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and work effectively in a team.
Strong computer skills, specifically with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web- or data-based platforms.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ownership of quality outputs.
Ability to manage multiple priorities to tight timelines while maintaining quality standards.
Ability to work independently and in a matrix environment, both as part of a dynamic team and while managing work at macro and micro levels.
Focus on continuous improvement and proactively assessing ways to make processes more efficient and improve results.
Numeric and financial management skills.
Ability to demonstrate 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 timelines, startup timelines, relevant experience, and competitive landscape.
Collaborate with Feasibility colleagues to provide data-driven analysis, particularly on country and site recommendations, the competitive environment, and projected recruitment rates.
Develop proposal text describing operational strategy and conduct comprehensive proposal reviews before sponsor delivery.
Ensure proposals reflect strategic, operational, scientific, medical, and clinical development planning.
Create and refine study budgets and support their development and finalization with other functional leaders.
Work with Project Management and Clinical Trial Management colleagues to transition the operational strategy before opportunity BDMs and support post-BDM follow-up.
Participate in post-award engagement meetings to provide study teams with the information and rationale behind the strategy.
Mentor and train Operational Strategy and Precision colleagues in clinical research strategy and budgeting.
Represent Precision for Medicine in client meetings, support capabilities presentations, and provide feasibility and competitive landscape input for BDMs 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 the 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.