Head of Clinical Outcomes Assessment
ParexelAbout the role
When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.
Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.
The Head of Clinical Outcomes Assessment Science has overall responsibility for the COA Science function and technical area. It is a leadership and managerial position that is involved in strategic decision-making with a significant impact on the success of the overall function, contributing to the corporate success of clinical trials, observational studies, and Regulatory & Access consulting related to COAs. This position is responsible for managing COA Scientists and for establishing and/or developing corporate and/or organizational responsibility policies and authorizes their implementation.
Key Accountabilities:
Service Line Business Planning
Develops high growth and profitable business through strategic planning, business development and implementation of high-level service delivery within service line or group
Responsible for planning function for individual service line or group; including includes budgets, strategic planning, and forecasting
Accountable for all activity and financial outcomes within assigned area, including revenue generation, client satisfaction and service delivery
Project Execution
Monitors profitability of multiple projects through active involvement in the preparation of project plans and management of project budgets
Works within a team environment or individually based on project needs
Prioritizes own work-load and prioritizes the work-load of the project team in order to achieve the project scope and objectives
Produces quality work that meets the expectations of Parexel Real-World Evidence and the client. Reviews the work of colleagues for content and quality to ensure the expectations of the client and are met
Manages project engagements as a project lead (small or large)
Staff Management
Actively manages performance including typical HR activities for direct reports (i.e., performance management forms, salary actions, bonuses, scorecards)
Provides applicable guidance and support to staff in order for staff to succeed and achieve key metrics. Holds staff accountable to key metrics
Facilitates staff development plans and coordinates with project staffing to ensure that staff is utilized completely and appropriately
Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, feedback and role modeling to managers and extended staff to ensure quality and accuracy of services as well as achievement of key metrics
Regularly communicates with staff to assure effective two-way information flow (i.e., business updates, staff interests, issues, and/or concerns)
Provides feedback on succession planning to align individual staff capabilities with the current and future needs of the organization
Consulting Activities and Relationship Management
Identifies opportunities for follow-on business or changes in project scope and exploits the opportunities with Parexel Real-World Evidence management and account management
Provides a full range of technical and/or business consulting services across multiple disciplines of services including representing clients to regulatory agencies
Acts as a trusted advisor to clients, often on issues that lack precedent or are not clearly defined. Acts as a loaned executive for a client when required
Business Development
Actively prospects and leverages new business opportunities with client and industry contacts in collaboration with Account Management
Presents information about Parexel Real-World Evidence service offerings reflecting the organization’s capability to support client needs
Delivers customized sales presentations focused on the client’s needs. Actively engaged in bid pursuit meetings when needed
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