Statistical Programming Operations Director The Statistical Programming Operations Director is accountable for overseeing operational activities across Oncology Statistical Programming. Primarily the focus will be on Oncology Biometrics internal delivery of analysis and reporting activities. The role requires strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills as well as a proven track record in management and oversight of operational activities facilitating successful delivery across Oncology Biometrics.
Typical Accountabilities
Accountable for managing a team of contract workers and vendor suppliers
Arranges and structures this team in order to create an environment where the team can work productively and collaboratively together
Recruits and builds the team with the appropriate skill set
Effectively manages the performance of contract Programming team
Ensures the team is fully utilised by deployment and re deployment to projects and studies as demand dictates
Captures business needs and plans recruitment accordingly
Manages the contracting teams training and timesheet compliance
Provide input into the strategy for the programming function based on strong operational knowledge
Provide an operational dashboard including drug project updates, cost projection and resource levels
Provides input to capacity management for all projects in scope
Aids a consistent approach across Biometrics
Leads and contributes to improvement and organizational initiatives within and outside of function
Drives continuous improvement of the team and function
Collaborates cross-functionally and represents Programming leadership
Contributes to portfolio level Biometrics capacity management
Contributes to and maintains budgetary constraints through the long range planning processes
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Degree in Mathematical (i.e., Applied Math, Engineering, etc), Statistical, Computer Science, Life Science, or equivalent.
Expert planning and organisational skills
Proven programming leadership experience
Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process
Demonstrated leadership capability and proven ability to lead teams towards a common goal
Strong ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams
Ability to provide input to functional strategies
Ability to manage risk in complicated or novel situations
Functional strategist
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing business processes
Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Broad experience across therapeutic areas and outside of the field of Programming
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