As a leading global contract research organization (CRO) with a passion for scientific rigor and decades of clinical development experience, Fortrea provides pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device customers a wide range of clinical development, patient access and technology solutions across more than 20 therapeutic areas. With over 19,000 staff conducting operations in more than 90 countries, Fortrea is transforming drug and device development for partners and patients across the globe.
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have developed a strategic model to partner with Phase I site partners alongside our internal Clinical Research Units in the UK and US, to successfully deliver Phase I trials in healthy volunteers, patients and special populations, globally.
This is where you come in:
We have a very unique opportunity for a Senior Manager of Strategy and Planning to join our Clinical Pharmacology Services team (CPS).
This is a full-time, remote home-based job located in the UK.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Team Leadership:
You will lead a small team of individuals across the UK and US: your success will be their success! You will be expected to:
1. Provide strong mentoring, training and guidance to the team on a day to day basis, to meet on time department deliverables
2. Empower the team to advance along the Strategy and Planning career path and develop professionally.
3. Foster confidence in team members, so they feel comfortable engaging with multiple key stakeholders including both internal colleagues, Fortrea sponsors, and external Phase I partner sites
4. The full cycle of performance management: from goal setting, regular 1:1s, mentoring, year-end appraisals, to merit increase.
5. Training design and delivery, to prepare the team for evolving challenges in more complex, large-scale studies.
Operational Responsibilities :
The development of clinical trial operational strategies requires innovative and strategic thinking. In this role, the development and management of external clinical site partner relationships, close collaboration across administrative, operational, and medical staff internally, and at external clinical sites is critical. You will be expected to:
6. Work closely with our commercial, operations and medical teams in crafting innovative and differentiating clinical development strategies for, and with our clients, in support of CPS clinical trials.
7. Develop clinical trial strategies based upon evidence-based insights gathered from our experts, and supported by data-driven analytics. This will include feasibility and capability assessments, including subject and patient-focused design considerations.
8. Review synopses/protocols for feasibility/site requirements, study design requirements, operational and scientific considerations in preparing proposals and supporting bid defnese meetings, leading to increased study awards
9. Create materials and present strategies directly to clients in a compelling way to support commercial activities that drive growth.
YOU NEED TO BRING
10. Bachelor of Science or Science-related degree from a recognized University/College.
11. Practical experience in Phase I clinical operations and general understanding of Phase I global drug development including demonstrated experience in professional presentations.
12. Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results, to ensure that a project, system, or product fulfills requirements and standards.
13. Management experience and knowledge of teaching, training, making presentations and work instructions or job aids.
14. Minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience in a pharmaceutical company/CRO including demonstrated skills across multiple competencies, such as, Clinical Research Coordinator, Business Development, Project Management, Commercial, Strategy and Planning, Site Management.
Fortrea is actively seeking motivated problem-solvers and creative thinkers who share our passion for overcoming barriers in clinical trials. Our unwavering commitment is to revolutionize the development process, ensuring the swift delivery of life-changing ideas and therapies to patients in need. Join our exceptional team and embrace a collaborative workspace where personal growth is nurtured, enabling you to make a meaningful global impact.