Therapeutic Strategy Director

Description

• Lead the development of delivery strategies for large, complex, multi-region clinical studies (including mega studies)
• Partner with Sales, Medical, and Operations teams to win new business and achieve revenue targets
• Translate client needs into effective, competitive, and feasible clinical trial strategies
• Evaluate feasibility, risks, country/site selection, and patient recruitment strategies
• Develop and review project budgets aligned with pricing strategy and margin targets
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and bid defense meetings
• Ensure seamless handover of strategy to project delivery teams
• Monitor study progress and adjust strategies as needed
• Contribute to long-term business growth through cross-functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences (advanced degree preferred)
• 12+ years of global clinical research experience (including operational delivery or drug development)
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial design, GCP/ICH guidelines, and regulatory environment
• Proven experience in strategy development and client-facing roles
• Strong business acumen with budgeting, negotiation, and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrix environment and lead virtual teams