Operations Strategy Consultant

Role Overview

• Identify and recommend operational proposal strategic plans for your assigned area (TA or Segment) or region(i.e. China) that align with the commercial win strategy; determine the level of proposal deliverable and key operations messages, and manage the triage process within clinical operations to meet proposal deliverables.
• Ensure the budget reflects the operational strategy and oversee achievement of profitability targets.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, the Commercial Organization, and GPD to enhance proposal efficiency management in order to decrease COS.
• Drive the development of the operations segment of the proposal deliverable within prescribed timelines, disseminate operational strategy to the proposal team, and develop KPIs to ensure a successful operations segment of the deliverable.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional team in a matrix environment to establish an efficient and aligned process within clinical operations.
• Manage the operations escalation process and advise the commercial strategy team.
• Assess cross-functional satisfaction and recommend future strategies and actions to ensure the overall success of the process and outcomes.
• Recommend and implement revisions for Clinical Operations post-award to successfully execute the proposal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 12+ years’) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.
• Has ability to persuade, convince and influence/impress others, demonstrating leadership capability
• Working knowledge and understanding of clinical project management, the business organization and functional areas
• Possesses cultural awareness and sensitivity, sound interpersonal skills, is flexible and able to adapt to changing situation, customer relationship management skills.
• Organized, proficient at multi-tasking, with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrates solid experience/proficiency in proposal development, demonstrated project management and planning skills
• Experience of leading, liaising and coordinating with cross functional teams.
• Demonstrates analytical skills, effective oral and written communication skills. Strong attention to detail, prioritization and time management skills
• Has sound understanding of sponsor/CRO business practices. Working knowledge of operational/financial practices, SOPs, GCPs, and FDA/ICH guidelines

Benefits

• Exposure to high pressure, intense concentration needed
• Must pay constant attention to detail-visual, mental
• Must be able to multi-task constantly
• Frequent interaction with clients / associates required
• Long, varied hours required occasionally
• Travel and rotating shifts required on rare occasions
• Exposure to toxic materials on rare occasions