Senior Operational Strategy Director

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

📋 Description

• Drive and assist in the operational strategy considerations for RFPs and bid defense meetings.

• Provide support to operational teams during bid defense meetings.

• Analyze the complexities of global clinical study operationalization, the competitive landscape, study design, and its rationale.

• Represent Precision operations at pre-award meetings.

• Lead projects that foster innovation and maintain competitive advantages.

• Develop and enhance operational strategies for potential opportunities, including enrollment, feasibility, study timelines, startup timelines, relevant experience, and competitive landscape.

• Deliver data-driven analyses regarding country and site recommendations, the competitive environment, and anticipated recruitment rates.

• Draft proposal texts and carry out thorough proposal reviews.

• Ensure that proposals align with strategic, operational, scientific, medical, and clinical development planning.

• Create and refine study budgets.

• Transition the operational strategy to Project Management and Clinical Trial Management prior to bid defense meetings.

• Engage in post-award engagement meetings.

• Mentor and train colleagues on strategy and budgeting for clinical research.

• Represent Precision in client meetings, capability presentations, industry meetings, speaking engagements, and booth exhibitions.

• Provide input on feasibility and competitive landscapes for bid defense meetings utilizing software and web-based applications.

• Develop innovative solutions incorporating medical and scientific strategies while providing client consulting.

• Support pre-award collaboration and strategies for translational/data innovation.

• Publish scientific or industry-related articles in journals and digital media.

⛳️ Requirements

• Approximately 18 years of experience in the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies.

• Proven competence and relevant experience in operational strategy analysis and budget review.

• Extensive experience in Precision’s identified target therapeutic area clinical development, encompassing operational delivery considerations, strategy, feasibility, budget development, and operational execution across all phases of clinical trials.

• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong rationale and analytical thinking capabilities.

• Proficient in developing and reviewing study budgets in line with study delivery strategy.

• Active listening skills and strong presentation capabilities.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web/data-based platforms.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Capacity to multitask under tight deadlines, prioritize workload, and uphold high-quality standards.

• Willingness to work in a matrix environment, both independently and as part of a dynamic team.

• Proficient numeric and financial management skills.

• Mastery knowledge of ICH-GCP, relevant Precision for Medicine SOPs, and regulatory guidance.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health insurance.

• Retirement savings benefits.

• Life insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.