Director, Research Platform Strategy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement a strategic framework for a cross-MSO research capability.

• Evaluate existing research capabilities within MSOs, pinpointing strengths, weaknesses, and overlaps.

• Create a future-state operational model that balances platform-level shared services with the specific needs of MSOs.

• Construct the business case for platform-level research infrastructure, focusing on investment, ROI, and revenue implications.

• Map out research functions, teams, technologies, and processes across MSOs.

• Establish criteria for assessing platform versus MSO placements of research capabilities.

• Collaborate with Data & AI and IT Infrastructure Affinity Groups to address technology and analytics requirements.

• Convert the operational model into a phased implementation roadmap.

• Lead the execution of platform strategy initiatives involving cross-functional teams and MSO stakeholders.

• Initiate pilot programs for proposed shared-services models.

• Manage interdependencies among MSOs, Affinity Groups, and the Strategic Operating Group.

• Establish governance structures for the research platform.

• Cultivate relationships with MSO leadership to gain support.

• Act as a liaison between the Head of Clinical Trial Services and MSO/Affinity Group stakeholders.

• Relay strategy, progress, recommendations, trade-offs, and risks to senior leadership.

• Define and track success metrics, including revenue growth, trial volume, and efficiency improvements.

• Adjust the strategy based on performance data and stakeholder insights.

• Document lessons learned and create reusable frameworks and playbooks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare management, business administration, or a related area.

• Over 8 years of experience in clinical research, healthcare strategy, management consulting, or a comparable field.

• Proven experience in designing or scaling operational models across various business units.

• Experience in a private-equity-backed, multi-site, or platform/roll-up healthcare setting is highly preferred.

• Ability to transform strategy into actionable, milestone-oriented execution plans with minimal oversight.

• Capability to assess intricate cross-organizational issues and develop scalable operational models.

• Strong aptitude for evaluating current capabilities, constructing business cases, and utilizing data for platform design decisions.

• Skill in fostering alignment among peers, MSO leaders, and cross-functional collaborators without direct authority.

• Program management expertise, including structured plans with milestones, designated owners, and accountability mechanisms.

• Ability to distill complex information into clear recommendations for senior leadership.

• Familiarity with clinical trial operations, regulatory requirements, and specialty/value-based care models.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Backup dependent care services.

• Assistance with adoption.

• Coverage for infertility treatments.

• Support for family building.

• Solutions for behavioral health.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid caregiver leave.

• Access to training programs.

• Resources for professional development.

• Opportunities for mentorship.

• Employee resource groups.

• Volunteer opportunities.