Exelixis · 1 day ago
Associate Clinical Programming Director
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$163K/yr - $231K/yr
9+ years expExelixis is a company focused on developing innovative cancer therapies, and they are seeking an Associate Clinical Programming Director to guide strategic direction within the Digital Strategy, Analytics, and Programming Leadership Team. This role involves developing outputs to support data management and clinical operations, ensuring timely delivery of pivotal initiatives and fostering collaboration across various teams.
BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Prepare/update specifications per the Data Manager/Clinical Operations requirement to identify data issues
Knowledge and experience in creating Clinical programming reports such as EDC listings, Edit check reports, Coding review reports on AEs and concomitant medication data, Data review listings, Patient profiles, Lab/vendor and Serious AE reconciliations, Special character listings, protocol deviation listings, Patient Narratives, and CRF metric reports
Communicate with the Data Manager and Clinical Operations lead on data issues
Develop standard macros and utilities to reduce repeated tasks or to implement automation
Build strong relationships with partners, influence and collaborate effectively across PDMA and Research organizations
Balance internal and external expertise to secure the availability of the right people at the right time to support the development of the Exelixis pipeline
Strategic leadership in developing and maintaining data delivery models/options, balancing customer needs and efficiency, and being an interface for internal or external partners
Drive an environment of global standardization, continuous improvement, and productivity gains
Drive innovation to update and deliver new capabilities, including capability builds and rollout
Develop, coach, mentor, motivate, and inspire individuals within the organization and attract, recruit & retain top talent
Strategic workforce planning and capability building for current and emerging needs within CP
Lead or participate in critical initiatives as needed, partnering with functional leaders across the business to ensure high-quality contributions and readiness for implementation. The initiative’s scope should significantly impact the Clinical Operations organization, TA, or R&D
Participate in industry forums to drive and shape future ways of working
Deliver agreed departmental activities within the budgeted target
Ensure compliance with ethics, policies, and standard procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Data in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, life science) or equivalent and a minimum of 11 years related experience; or
Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Data in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, life science) or equivalent and a minimum of 9 years of related experience; or
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong technical expertise in platforms like SAS, R, Python, Spotfire, and Tableau
Knowledge and enterprise experience leading data acquisition, analytics, and AI-based capabilities across multiple Clinical domains
Experience implementing business processes and managing functional budgets
Problem-solving ability to resolve conflict and deal with a wide range of complex problems independently and through others
Innovative mindset, ability to think beyond traditional working methods, influence and inspire change
Highly developed analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and integrative vision required to drive customer needs, business performance, and risk management
Strong ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical members of the organization
Thorough knowledge of clinical development process, industry standards, and resources needed to manage trials of differing complexities
Tried ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams
Proven experience of successfully leading global teams
Extensive experience working successfully with external partners at senior levels in their respective organizations
Leads change with a positive approach for the self, team, and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and contribute to the business
Demonstrated global and inclusive line management, development, and mentorship of others, identifying and providing opportunities to improve other people's capabilities
Demonstrated ability to set and handle priorities, resources, performance targets, and project initiatives in a global environment
Benefits
401k plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Discretionary annual bonus program
Sales-based incentive plan
Opportunity to purchase company stock
Receive long-term incentives
15 accrued vacation days in their first year
17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December
Up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year
Company
Exelixis
Exelixis works is focused on discovering, developing and commercializing therapies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases.
1001-5000 employees
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2022 (28)
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2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$514MKey Investors
Deerfield
2015-07-23Post Ipo Equity· $135M
2012-02-16Post Ipo Equity· $65M
2010-06-03Post Ipo Debt· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Morrissey
President and CEO
Christopher Senner
Executive Vice President and CFO
Recent News
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