Associate Director, Global Integrated Evidence Operations

Summary: 

The Global Integrated Evidence Operations, Associate Director role oversees and coordinates the operational processes, digital system support, and governance for Global Integrated Evidence & Innovation (GIE&I), which includes responsibility for operating models, system readiness, and process adherence for integrated evidence planning (IEP) and generation programs across the enterprise.  In addition, the role will play a crucial role in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of general department operations to support timely and transparent delivery of high impact evidence. 

Responsibilities: 

• Support the creation and management of IEP program with a focus on operational efficiency by building out and maintaining digital planning platform/repository 

• Track and report IEP program updates to leadership  

• Oversee the digital IEP planning platform/repository and monitor data quality 

• Ensure operational excellence through the continued development and implementation of standardized processes, tools, and governance for IEP and generation   

• Contribute to the development of operational KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance and drive continuous improvement for IEP planning and generation  

• Lead enterprise training, change management, and capability building for systems, process, and governance 

• Support evidence planning governance to ensure alignment with asset vision and strategic objectives 

• Support evidence generation governance to oversee the execution of evidence generation activities. 

• Contribute strategic thinking and thought partnership for evidence operations, systems and governance  

• Recommend process improvements and efficiencies to leadership 

• Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues involved in the IEP, evidence generation and governance processes. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in drug development or business management. 

• 5+ years of experience in life sciences or project management supporting research needs. 

• Proven track record in program management with matrixed teams in health or life sciences. 

• Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize tasks and focus work accordingly.