Parexel · 6 hours ago
Executive Director, Patient Safety
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
13+ years expParexel is committed to improving the world's health through clinical trials and regulatory consulting. The Executive Director of Patient Safety will oversee the Patient Safety Project Leadership Organization, providing strategic direction, leadership, and operational oversight to enhance financial and operational performance while ensuring quality deliverables.
Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities
Leads a business function (Patient Safety Project Leadership) within the Patient Safety organization. Is accountable for setting the business function strategy and delivery against that strategy
Provides leadership and guidance across initiatives, facilitates discussions, and contributes to strategic planning to enable and support optimal end-to-end delivery of Patient Safety projects under their remit
Supports the achievement of Patient Safety organization financial targets. Responsible for the strategic planning of Safety Project Leadership to enhance the financial and operational performance of the wider department including plans for expanding departmental revenue, margin, and resources. Develops and implements appropriate cost reduction solutions within span to improve profitability
Demonstrates a deep understanding of the current business offerings and stays current on all aspects of business intelligence. Continually challenges the status quo and encourages incremental improvements in strategy and efficiency of the Patient Safety organization
Demonstrates leadership within the Patient Safety organization and wider Company, including maintaining an active external brand and thought leadership status
Provides senior operational and strategic direction for Safety Project Leadership
Mentor, support and direct functional team within span to develop robust patient engagement strategies and deliver programs to client specifications
Identify knowledge gaps and develop and implement plans to build skills for self, team and operational teams across the business
Holds team and individuals accountable for achieving financial and operational targets and corporate business goals including closure of quality issues
Oversight of employees including goal setting and measurement, approval of timesheets, and performance reviews
Facilitates functional team metrics collection and case study creation to support the Patient Safety organization including monthly KPI metrics
Identifies and proposes strategies, procedures, systems, technology, or efficiencies to improve productivity of own span and Patient Safety team
Provides support to the Parexel business operations teams in the development of proposals and the bid defense process
Acts as an elevated point of contact for strategic partnerships and key clients
Directs, leads and provides guidance to the teams in all aspects of Safety Project Leadership
Provide expertise in Safety Project Leadership and project management best practices
Strive to ensure internal and external clients receive the required deliverables within stipulated timelines and budget
Ensure projects assigned to line reports are completed with quality, according to SOPs, and regulatory guidelines
Qualification
Required
Minimum 13+ years of pharmaceutical and/or CRO experience including but not limited to areas of focus in clinical operations, sales and decentralized clinical trials/direct to patient studies
7-10 years of management experience, including direct project management or program oversight
Requires BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience or equivalent related degree and/or experience, plus significant executive and/or senior management experience, preferably in worldwide clinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company
A strong background in Safety Operations execution is desirable
Excellent leadership and line management skills
Excellent knowledge of drug safety and the drug development process
Excellent knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply global safety regulations
Excellent team / project leadership and delegation skills
Ability to train and mentor people
Excellent presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent time management skills
Client focused approach to work
Experience with Pharmacovigilance related computing systems
Clinical Research or Pharmacovigilance knowledge /qualifications
Computer proficiency, ability to work with web-based applications and familiarity with the Windows operating system and Microsoft Office apps
Ability to comprehend various regulatory or client requests and be able to strategize a handling approach
Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learnings
Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork
Preferred
Experience in data analysis, evaluation of safety data and the preparation of safety reports preferred
Company
Parexel
Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy France
SVP, CFO - Consulting & Commercial
Carlos Daniel Garcia
VP Chief Financial Officer - Medical Scientific Services Business Unit
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