Senior Director, Automation - Hybrid

Senior Director, Automation Strategy

This position is responsible for the formulation and execution of automation strategy in Global Clinical Trial Operations and all the support activities within their functional area. This includes working with stakeholders across Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO) and other relevant teams, driving the strategy from ideation to value realization.

The Senior Director will :

• Drives Alignment and Strategic Planning Inspires teams toward shared goals. Develops ambitious yet achievable objectives aligned with organizational priorities. Plans resources and sets strategies to improve efficiency and impact.
• Forecasting & Operational Planning Accountable for ensuring alignment of functional capacity with organizational demand needs working internal stakeholders
• Leads Talent Development and Performance Management Assigns work, sets priorities, and conducts regular performance reviews. Provides coaching, feedback, and recognition to support growth and accountability.
• Builds Career Paths and Growth Opportunities Creates development plans and promotes internal mobility. Ensures employees receive training, mentoring, and stretch assignments to build future capabilities.
• Advises Cross-Functional Stakeholders Offers expert guidance on data management and functional operations to internal teams and external partners
• Ensures Compliance Oversees compliance of the teams executing processes according to SOP to meet global regulatory and internal standards.
• Champions Continuous Improvement Leads or supports initiatives that enhance processes, tools, and team agility.
• Stays Ahead of Innovation Tracks advancements in AI, automation, and clinical trial operations to guide tool selection and process optimization.
• Influences Technology and Workflow Decisions Contributes to decisions on internal and external systems and defines efficient work processes.
• Supports Broader Organizational Needs Takes on additional projects and tasks as needed to advance trial operations and data management.

Educational Requirements :

Required Experience :

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Required Skills : Adaptability, Agile Application Development, Agile Methodology, Biopharmaceuticals, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Operations, Business Technology, Change Management, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Study Protocols, Clinical Testing, Clinical Trials Logistics, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Validation, Decision Making, Ethical Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Organizational Alignment, People Leadership

Preferred Skills : Adaptability, Agile Methodology, Biopharmaceuticals, Business Administration, Business Management, Business Operations, Business Technology, Change Management, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Study Management, Clinical Study Protocols, Clinical Testing, Clinical Trials Logistics, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Data Management, Data Processing, Data Validation, Decision Making, Ethical Standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Organizational Alignment, People Leadership

Salary Range : $169,700.00 - $267,200.00

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days.

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