Description Therapeutic Strategy Responsibilities The responsibilities of Therapeutic Strategy encompass both Business Development (BD) and Clinical Operations, having a key role in the development of new business opportunities for Novotech, providing clinical, therapeutic and operational expertise to repeat and potential new clients. In partnership with BD-Sales and the client, Therapeutic Strategy team members have a pivotal role in the development of new and repeat business opportunities to drive revenue growth and deliver customer-focused outcomes. Therapeutic Strategy team members liaise directly with clients, Clinical Research Organization (CRO) vendors, investigators and study site staff globally to ensure Novotech presents the best country, site, therapeutic and operational strategy for each new business opportunity. Therapeutic Strategy Manager/ Senior Manager/ Director Review and revise the therapeutic, operational and clinical strategy sections of the proposal and Executive Summary, as needed, to ensure the proposal is specific to the opportunity, addresses the requirements of the client and as outlined in the RFP, and clearly defines Novotech’s proposed strategy for successful delivery of the project. Overall responsibility for final output of the following sections of the proposal of assigned opportunities: Executive Summary, feasibility, country and site strategy, timelines and recruitment initiatives. Collaborate with BD-Sales, Proposals, Budgets and Contracts (PBC) team, functional heads/designees and CRO Vendor(s) (as applicable) to develop the study budget, providing input into timelines, study specific requirements and identification of any needed vendor quotes. Collaborate with BD-Sales, PBC, assigned functional teams and CRO Vendor(s) (as applicable) to define a strategy for Bid Defense meetings and provide input into presentation materials. Attend and present at Bid Defense meetings in collaboration with BD-Sales, Project Manager (PM) and other Novotech departments. Collaborate with Novotech internal (e.g. Novotech laboratory, SMO) and external partners to propose their inclusion in the therapeutic and operational strategy for new business opportunities. Initiate, lead and implement process improvement initiatives within the Therapeutic Strategy group. Senior Manager/ Director: May be appointed to large, high potential value and complex multi-national opportunities across a wide range of therapy areas. Proactively seek out new prospects to expand Novotech’s business opportunities, including existing/ new clients, CRO and other vendors, and investigational site referrals. Establish a therapy area of expertise, becoming the subject matter expert for both internal and external customers and identifying new business opportunities associated with that TA. Provide mentorship to junior members of the team. Find out more about working at Novotech at: www.novotech-cro.com/careers Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs. We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ, have a disability or have caring responsibilities. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to contacting you regarding your application. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications & Experience Graduate in a clinical or life sciences related field. Relevant experience/qualifications in allied professions may also be considered. Must be able to communicate clearly, able to prioritise, meet deadlines and able to work well in teams across time-zones. Preferably experience of working in clinical research, pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or a related field per role level as follows: Senior Therapeutic Strategy Manager: At least ten years clinical research experience, including role as a Senior Project Manager or equivalent, in a CRO, biotech or equivalent environment. Therapeutic Strategy Director: At least fifteen years clinical research experience, including role as a Project Director or equivalent, in a CRO, biotech or equivalent environment.