Associate Director, Strategy & Operations - AQS

Band

Level 5

 

Job Description Summary

This is an S&O role with a focus on Quality, Compliance, and Processes and the person selected will also represent AQS in Audits and Inspections, which would include preparation, participation and follow-up activities.

 

Job Description

Major accountabilities:

• Operational management of strategic functional initiatives within Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS)
• Provides strategic insights to the internal and external activites/interactions of Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS), to define future priorities of the function
• Identifies process improvements and best practices and supports implementation to ensure quality, consistency, efficiency and a high level of compliance 
• Represents Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS), on cross-functional Operational Excellence initiatives 
• Working with relevant process owners, contributes to the creation and update of functional trainings, SOPs, Working Practices, and functional KPIs relevant to Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) 
• Leads Audit readiness activities for Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) (Data Integrity, internal/vendor training compliance, AQWA, inspections, etc.) 
• Drives Business Continuity activities in Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) ensuring optimal preparedness for key roles/systems
• Contributes to business operations activities within Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) (Town Halls, newsletters, SharePoint governance, etc.)
• Collaborates with partner functions to support cross-functional operational activities in Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) (Randomization Office, Drug Supply, etc.)

Key performance indicators:

• Achieves overall functional goals as defined each year by the Global Head - Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS)
• Ensures high quality, accurate, timely and realistic implementation of strategic functional initiatives and process improvement projects
• Contributes to a culture of ‘operational excellence’ both within the Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) function and in line with the broader organization
• Extensive collaboration and effective partnerships within Strategy & Operations and other relevant stakeholders 

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Quantitative/Life Sciences required
• Fluent oral and written English
• Minimum 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience with an indepth understanding of the drug development process
• Proven knowledge of statistical processes related to clinical trials and in particular the roles/activities of the Statistician and Pharmacometrician
• Understanding of the programming environment and data platforms relevant to the Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS) function
• Ability to collaborate successfully with internal and external stakeholders on technical/scientific issues related to Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS)
• Evidence of strategic thinking, scenario evaluation, contingency planning and operational effectiveness/innovation
• Agility and proven ability to multi-task in an environment with changing priorities
• Strong project management skills, and ability to adjust to multiple demands within a quantitative team
• Well organized and results-focused - ability to meet challenging timelines in a dynamic environment 
• Considerable organizational awareness, including significant experience working cross-functionally on issues related to Advanced Quantitative Sciences (AQS)  
• Excellent oral/written communication skills related to technical and scientific issues within

 

Skills Desired