VP Clinical Operations

JOB SUMMARY

•                 The VP Clinical Operations will provide operational leadership and management of the Clinical Operations function, ensuring resource is available and fit for purpose in delivering the departments goals, motivating direct and indirect reports, engaging internal and external stakeholders and decision-makers, and continue developing a world-class data analytics platform engine.

•                 The role holder will be expected to diagnose areas of improvement for the operations and implement solutions and identify opportunities to scale company capabilities and capacities.

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct budget responsibility for:

•                 In conjunction with the Project Management (PM) function, forecast and deliver revenue and profitability goals as defined by the company to ensure the company meets its corporate financial performance for the business.

•                 Set and maintain the staff budget cost centre of Clinical Operations, including all internal resources, third-party providers, and departmental training requirements

•                 Provide resources, costs, and timelines for new client projects.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

•                 Leadership of Clinical Operations function including Image Analysis and Data management. Generation of a vision and strategic direction for the department, together with the tactical plans to put this into operation.

•                 Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the function activities, including both outstanding science, revenues, and profitability. Note – the company is currently delivering double digit growth year on year.

•                 Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on the strategic direction of Clinical Operations and the wider organisation.

•                 Line management of the leaders for the functions and departments of Image Analysis and Data Management within Clinical Operations and work with them to develop all staff within the function.

•                 Recruit, motivate and develop talented individuals for leadership roles within the departments.

•                 Achieve efficient resource utilisation and work collaboratively with other groups especially HR to ensure the department and projects are properly resourced, supported and delivered to pre-defined scientific and project objectives, budget, and timelines.

•                 Develop and nurture scientific and discipline excellence to further develop the scientific and business delivery and achievements of the function.

•                 Establish and foster outstanding collaborative relationships with all other departments within the business, especially Project Management to meet the company’s strategic objectives.

•                 Act in close partnership with Business Development; identifying new clients and collaborations, pitching the company’s value proposition to potential collaborators and preparing scientific presentations which showcase the company’s expertise.

•                 Define compelling project budgets and timelines for Client Proposals and bids with Project Management

•                 Act as an ambassador to the company externally and when required.

•                 Work together with Quality Management to always ensure compliance and regulatory adherence and build a quality culture across clinical operations incorporating a “right first time” methodology.

QUALIFICATIONS

•                 Experience in a Clinical Operations or similar leadership role with responsibility for company operational strategies. Includes a proven track record of managing the delivery of technical services in multiple geographies.

•                 Experience in working across international boundaries and time zones in support of the global pharmaceutical industry preferably but not necessarily only this sector; understanding of the North American and European Imaging CRO landscape would be a plus.

•                 Excellent line management skills and able to set clear direction of expectations at a departmental and individual staff level.

•                 Ability to demonstrate a track record of achieving extraordinary results in a high growth technology service environment through effective resource planning, staff performance & talent management.

•                 Experience of formulating & executing continuous improvement initiatives in a highly regulated business environment to deliver enhanced service levels more efficiently, first time.

•                 Strong financial understanding, including experience of setting and managing departmental budgets and forecasts.

•                 Excellent knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, including ICH Guidelines, FDA's Code of Federal Regulations, Clinical Research Ethics, GDPR/HIPAA, and other regional and local requirements and regulations. Also experience in ISO13485, ISO27001 and/or other similar quality systems.

•                 Ideally includes some technical understanding of the use of Imaging technologies used for patient eligibility, safety, and efficacy in clinical trials, but not essential.

•                 Ability to be strategic and also take a 'Hands On' approach to make things happen when required.

•                 Has the gravitas to engender confidence at SLT level and externally to clients or partners.

DURATION

Permanent / full-time

SALARY

Attractive package

LOCATION

London with flexibility to work remotely

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com