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Job Description Summary

Job Description

ROLE
The Vice President Clinical Operations is a senior role within Alira Health and will be responsible for overseeing all Clinical operational activities.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

• Responsible for the overall performance, quality, execution, control and completion of the Clinical Operations services within the designated region

• Drive the completion and delivery of the end to end service by the delivery of services through a variety of metrics and KPI's.

• Delivery of services against the key metrics to enabling Alira Health to achieve growth and an outstanding reputation in the CRO market

• Management of the Clinical Director (and associate Director) teams

• Within the matrix structure work with the functional heads to agree changes and operational deliveries across their region(s)

• Overall decision responsibilities regarding resourcing, line management, training, functional delivery and agreeing high quality measurements within their region

• Leading the overall delivery, through the management team, to drive execution of service, customer satisfaction, quality and efficiencies.

• Overall budgeting responsibilities (P&L accountability) to drive productivity and quality within the region.

• Providing financial oversight for clinical activities.

• Provide effective management support through the regional team to deliver a high performing culture.

• Oversight and executive of all Clinical monitoring activities, to achieve key matrix, including productivity and quality levels.

• Communicate with the SVP for Global Clinical Operations and Biometrics leaders on all critical issues and business growth opportunities.

• Represent Alira Health and their region of expertise across key client portfolios. on executive steering committees and at bid defense meetings.

• Working closely with Business Development to support the growth of the region and provide regional based knowledge to achieve success.

• Developing key relationships with customers and where needed participate on customer steering committees.

• Working closely with the functional heads of CRA monitoring and Study start up activities so that global consistency, focus and development are achieved across the regions.

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with our clients

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in all areas of responsibility

• Recognize the importance of and create a culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs

• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 15 years' Clinical Development, project/program management experience

• Minimum of 10 years' international CRO experience

• Strong knowledge of clinical trial requirements

• Experience of providing client oversight/management

• Proven leadership skills

• Strong organizational management skills

• Clear understanding of best business practices with respect to project management processes and methodologies

• Strong planning, strategizing, managing, monitoring, scheduling, and communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to clearly and concisely present information

• Strong interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline oriented, and changing environment

• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions independently

• Excellent self-motivation skills

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Education

Contract Type

Regular