Full-Time Director, Operational Strategy and Planning (Neuroscience)
Job Description
Director, Operational Strategy and Planning (Neuroscience), flexible location in Europe
With more than 47.000 employees around the globe, LabCorp/COVANCE is one of the world’s most comprehensive and experienced contract research organizations (CROs) and laboratory services provider with a tradition of innovation in the science and processes of drug development. We have the ability to offer wealth of services covering all aspects of drug development ranging from non-clinical research services through to post-marketing safety and commercialization services. We are currently the only CRO with this depth of service offerings.
Job description:
We are currently recruiting for Director, Operational Strategy and Planning (Neuroscience) with flexible location in Europe.
The Director of Strategy and Planning will use an evidence-based approach, work with relevant business development staff and operational leaders to design innovative, but practical and fiscally responsible strategies for inclusion in relevant business development documents and for use in the successful implementation and conduct of clinical trial programs for clients.
Required skills, Experience and education:
- University/College Degree (preferably postgraduate degree in Science)
- Thorough understanding of global drug development and the clinical trial project management process
- Thorough and practical working knowledge of ICH-GCP Guidelines, including relevant international requirements/guidelines for the conduct of global clinical development programs
- An understanding of aspects surrounding Covance business development (time and cost estimates, bid defense, contracts)
- An understanding of Covance procedures, including Standard Operating Procedures
- Significant relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company/CR0, including at least five years of full project management responsibility. Including of years developing evidence-based strategies for including into a clinical development plan, as a response to a request for proposal or as part of a strategic partnership development plan or response
- Scientific knowledge in neuroscience and rare diseases
- Very strong technical presentation, writing and analytical skills
- Strong networking abilities and an ability/willingness to work with individuals across the globe
- Excellent communication, planning &organizational skills
- Ability to inspire, to lead by example and motivate teams to seek solutions and get results
- Strong abilities to negotiate and liaise with customers in a professional manner
- Thorough experience in end to end (full service) clinical trial management, ideally with global project management experience
- Abilities to review/analyze relevant data so as to build evidence-based strategies
- Abilities to design/develop effective strategies to bring about trial success, as defined by clients and project teams through the use of an evidence-based approach
- Strong computer skills with an ability to understand and access and leverage technology alternatives
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities effectively
We offer:
Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.
At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.
There is no better time to join us!
How to Apply
If you are interested in a Covance opportunity and would like to apply, please visit our website at covancecareers.com and look for the reference 57310BR. You can also follow the link: http://careers.covance.com/job-postings/57310BR/director-os&-p1964 total views, 0 today