Clinical Operations Program Associate Director

The Clinical Operations Program Associate Director (COPaD) is accountable for the oversight, coordination and development of early viability assessments, global feasibility assessments (pre-IMB and trial feasibility), recruitment projections and allocation strategies for the assigned trials and programs. As a key member of the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) sub-team, the COPaD will provide precise oversight and ensure alignment with the overarching strategy and GCO operational position adding directly into the feasibility strategies. The COPaD scope of activities include pre-IMB project feasibility and/or early viability assessment, trial feasibility assessment, validation and refinement of trial allocation strategy, including scenario planning and risk management, and any re-feasibility assessments, as applicable. Drives operational excellence through overall project milestone management and system requirements, process improvement and knowledge sharing across clinical indication(s)/program(s) within Development Unit. Navigates in a matrix environment and adjusts quickly to business needs. Leads analyses of external and internal data to validate and refine strategic allocation of assigned trials and programs enabling accurate overall decision making by Clinical Operations Program Head (COPH) and GCO sub-team. Partners with COPH and is a key member of the GCO sub-team ensuring delivery of the Operational Execution Plan (OEP) by applying agile and product-oriented ways of working. Displays full allegiance to the COPH and GCO sub-team and is accountable for high quality and timely contributions to the OEP. Key partner to the Feasibility Managers and Clinical Research Medical Advisors (CRMAs) to ensure overall quality and delivery of feasibility assessments from initial site identification until final site allocation