Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, identifying, defining and executing meaningful and targeted process improvement initiatives, supporting strategic planning efforts. Collaborates and develops strategic partnerships internally within GDO, across R&D, Commercial, and other stakeholders to consistently foster innovation, maximize trial execution, and drive corporate growth strategy. Responsibilities involve a combination of execution and oversight, dependent on the sourcing model, to ensure deliverables and may include, but are not limited to, the following: Project Management Provides leadership and oversight for multiple, complex clinical trials and programs, ensuring delivery of high-quality data and regulatory compliance. Spearheads collaboration with internal study teams and vendors to ensure clinical trial delivery meets established timelines, budgets, and quality benchmarks. Provides strategic input on study feasibility and oversees operational activities of internal and external contributors. Serves as a decision maker for complex issues, Identifies and proactively manages risks, balancing trade-offs between cost, deliverables, and quality, and timelines to achieve optimal outcomes. Manages the highest value study level budgets, contracts, and scope of work (SOW) for CROs and Vendor Partners. Participates in vendor selection and evaluation processes. Oversees vendor and partner relationships at a strategic level, ensuring alignment with contractual terms and organizational standards. Sets and monitors performance metrics, proactively identifying and resolving operational challenges. Utilizes quality indicators to monitor and optimize trial execution. Maintains and ensures accurate data records in study management systems such as Veeva (i.e. CTMS, eTMF, etc.) Establishes and maintains study-level project management tools, including action logs, decision trackers, issue registers, and risk mitigation plans. Develops and enforces trial-specific standards aligned with broader portfolio strategies to promote operational consistency. Leads organizational change initiatives, drives development and execution of cross-functional and global best practices. Fosters robust cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely and effective sharing of knowledge and information. Champions breakthrough innovation, consistently seeking transformative solutions that surpass conventional approaches, always aiming for greater acceleration. Inspires a forward-looking vision that integrates therapeutic area, program, and asset perspectives, actively promoting the exchange of best practices and lessons learned to drive accelerated progress. Provides consultation across programs/studies with a focus on risk mitigation and operational excellence. Supports building a pipeline of future leaders within Global Trial Management. Manages study/program level and vendor logistics and escalates resourcing needs appropriately. Provides lifecycle leadership and oversight from start-up to close-out phases. Analyzes operational metrics to optimize study execution and ensure alignment with franchise objectives. Builds and maintains strategic partnerships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Clinical Research, Affiliates) and external collaborators (e.g., CROs, AROs). Manages end-to-end trial operations, including site selection, recruitment, vendor coordination, and resource planning. Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Manages communications, escalations, and alignment across functions and geographies. Supports AI-driven tools, technology advancement, automation and accelerating progress. Owns outcomes, ensures quality, and delivers on time and within budget through proactive oversight. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year's holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Supporting People with Disabilities Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred; BA/BS required. Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical operations and global project management roles in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, including multi-national experience. Experience in leading global clinical trials and programs at the Director level demonstrating strong knowledge of the study and program strategy. Experience leading global and multi-functional study teams. Experience in managing CROs and external partners at a strategic level preferred. Proficiency in AI tools and familiarity with technological advancements preferred. Global Trial & Project Management: Extensive experience in global clinical trial and project management, including strategic planning, execution, and oversight. Leads global clinical trials with expertise in planning, execution, and oversight. Ensures regulatory compliance, patient safety, and timely delivery of high-quality data. Drives project outcomes through strategic coordination and progress tracking. Demonstrates deep knowledge of clinical trial phases, therapeutic areas, and regulatory requirements. Ensures readiness for submissions and compliance with global standards. Demonstrated advanced ability to lead large cross-functional teams. Drives global teams toward shared goals. Builds consensus and fosters an inclusive, high-performing culture. Supports mentoring the new GTL team members and development of others within the department and/or enterprise. 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