Strategy, Operations & Communications Lead
Core
Senior individual contributor serving as a strategic thought partner to the Head of SPARQ, translating enterprise priorities into actionable plans, metrics, and delivery roadmaps for a global R&D organization.
Role type
Senior IC strategy & operations lead (biopharma R&D)
Builds
Operating plans, decision forums, metrics, and delivery roadmaps for Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Operations, Quality, Compliance, Analytics, and Authoring functions.
Domain
Biopharma / R&D / Drug Development
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic thinking, analytical problem-solving, business judgment, cross-functional influence, portfolio management, resource prioritization, governance facilitation, executive communication
Preferred skills
R&D operating model expertise, drug development lifecycle knowledge, financial acumen, change management, Lean/Six Sigma, Agile/Scrum
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Frame priority business questions and drive alignment on decisions; translate strategic priorities into operating plans with defined scope and timelines; lead cross-functional initiatives for process improvement and capability building; partner with Finance, HR, and functional leaders on planning and resource trade-offs; develop executive briefing materials and leadership narratives; design and facilitate leadership forums and governance meetings; track initiative progress, risks, and metrics across workstreams; create communications to support organizational alignment and visibility.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
