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Executive Director, Performance Excellence & Business Transformation

Boston, MA, USRemoteFull-time$255k–$383k2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Senior strategic leader driving operational excellence, innovation, and transformation across global clinical trial portfolios with a focus on technology and AI/ML strategies.

Role type

Executive Director, Performance Excellence & Business Transformation

Builds

Global clinical trial operations, transformation programs, digital capabilities, and high-performance cultures.

Domain

Biotechnology / Clinical Operations / Digital Transformation

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Strategic thinking, portfolio management, stakeholder engagement, advanced analytics, predictive modeling, change management, resource allocation, regulatory compliance knowledge, technology deployment, CRO management

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PharmD, MBA, PhD), experience in highly regulated environments

Technologies

AI/ML, Business Intelligence, Predictive Modeling, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Clinical Technology Innovations

Responsibilities

Lead multi-year transformation roadmap for clinical operations; Identify opportunities to streamline clinical trial planning and execution; Drive harmonization of processes across regions and partners; Develop governance frameworks for transformation initiatives; Embed advanced analytics and predictive modeling for risk identification and optimization; Oversee study metrics and dashboard development; Lead resource strategy and allocation; Drive implementation of novel site and patient-facing technologies; Build and lead a high-performing transformation team; Oversee change management strategies.

Seniority

Executive, Strategy & Mentorship