Senior Director, Business Planning & Operations, SMM
Core
Senior Director acting as Chief of Staff to the VP and Global Head of Site Management & Monitoring (SMM), translating strategy into decisions, plans, and delivery for a global clinical study execution engine.
Role type
Senior Director, Business Planning & Operations (Chief of Staff)
Builds
Annual business plans, medium-term plans, strategic scorecards, and capacity models for a 2,300+ employee global function.
Domain
Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Operations
Required skills
Clinical operations expertise (12+ years), Chief of Staff experience, Strategic planning, Financial and capacity modelling, Executive communication, Influence without authority, Analytical rigour, Adaptability
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD), Experience leading operating model change
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Serve as trusted adviser and thought partner to the SMM Head; Design and run the SMM leadership team cadence; Lead the annual business plan and medium-term plan for SMM; Coordinate SMM budget and capacity proposals; Monitor and report progress against the SMM scorecard; Support and monitor transformation initiatives within SMM.
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategy & Mentorship