Description
Key Features:-The Sr. Clinical Program Manager through appropriate leadership, direction and operational expertise, lead the development and execution of several clinical trial pilot experiments.
-The Sr. CPM will represent the Innovation projects at the Innovation Conduct Core Team.
-Develop program timelines and budgets and manage variance
-Provide strategic, operational input to experiment/pilot plans and lead small nimble innovation teams/vendors to ensure effective development, implementation and execution of all clinical trial experiments within agreed timelines, resources and budget
-Develop and present operational plan to management review bodies
-Identify program risks and develop and implement mitigation strategies for assigned programs
-Define the resourcing and outsourcing strategy needed as well as participate in idea assessments.
-Work collaboratively, effectively, and efficiently with all internal and external partners and stakeholders.
-Partner with Innovation Management and business functions to identify strategic business needs to support the experiments.
Skills and Experience:
-Demonstrated understanding, knowledge, and experience of drug development in a complex setting. Cross functional industry experience is helpful.
-Demonstrated experience in various therapeutic areas
-Strong analytical and strategic agility skills
-Excellent planning and organizational skills
-High level of initiative and ability to work independently
-Exceptional leadership skills, including motivation and delegation
-Highly effective team player and exceptional interpersonal skills
-Strong financial acumen with experience managing clinical program budgets
-Proven ability to implement and manage a clinical program (i.e. a series compromising a clinical development plan)
-Ability to drive, encourage and support innovation.
-Ability to navigate through ambiguity and drive for action despite limited resources.
-Design Thinking and User Centered Design methodologies are helpful but not required.
-Demonstrated ability to challenge established practices and concepts
-Highly effective verbal and written communication and influencing skills in English.
-Ability to persevere through rejection and failures.
-10+ years experience of clinical and drug development, including 5+ years of clinical trial management experience
-3+ years of clinical program management experience.
-Experience in process improvement and innovation preferred.
-Digital Health, Social Media and Change management skills a plus