Position listed on behalf of a partner company managing applications
Partner seeks a Senior Operational Strategy Director based in the United States
Responsibilities
Lead development of operational strategies for prospective clinical research opportunities, evaluating enrollment feasibility, timelines, startup requirements, therapeutic experience, and competitive positioning
Collaborate with medical, scientific, operational, business development, and proposal teams on evidence-based proposals
Partner with feasibility specialists on country/site selection, competitive trial activity, recruitment rates, and patient availability
Represent operational strategy during bid defense meetings, pre-award discussions, and client meetings
Develop and refine study budgets with functional leaders
Coordinate cross-functionally with Project Management, Clinical Trial Management, medical, scientific, and commercial teams
Participate in post-award engagement meetings to communicate study strategy rationale
Lead operational innovation initiatives
Provide operational and feasibility expertise to clients on clinical development strategy
Use software, web-based applications, and data platforms for feasibility assessments and bid defense
Mentor and train operational strategy colleagues
Represent the organization at industry conferences and contribute articles
Identify opportunities to improve strategic planning and operational processes
Requirements
Approximately 18 years of experience in CRO, pharmaceutical, or clinical research industry
Extensive experience developing operational strategies for complex clinical trials across all phases
Expertise in enrollment potential, patient recruitment, country/site selection, study startup timelines, and operational delivery risks
Proven ability to develop and present operational strategies for RFPs and bid defense meetings