Managing Director, GxP Services

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

The Managing Director, Advarra Consulting has the responsibility, as assigned, for leadership of one or more of the Consulting Service lines within an increasingly diverse consulting group. The Managing Director serves in a team leadership role, operates as a client liaison, and provides consultancy services as an individual contributor or as part of a larger team for Advarra Consulting Client Projects. The Managing Director professionally applies working knowledge and expertise in applicable GxP operations roles (e.g., Clinical, Manufacturing, Laboratory, etc.), quality assurance, and other diverse areas, as assigned by the management team, to effectively manage services and project deliverables to Clients. This leadership role supports the Advarra Consulting Leadership by providing input to strategic design for the organization and services. The Managing Director leads operations and resources and is accountable for people management on the engagements in the assigned service line(s), services delivery management, and sales enablement. The role provides training and oversight and serves as a mentor to departmental staff members and independent sub-contractors. The role is responsible for achieving goals and objectives jointly established with Advarra Leadership. The Managing Director represents Advarra Consulting on Business Development /Sales meetings and must work closely with the other Advarra Consulting Managing Directors and Leadership to collaboratively grow the overall Advarra Consulting business.

Position should maintain a goal of a billable utilization rate of 25%. Position may require extensive travel, up to 50% at times.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the operational/financial metrics and overall business results of Advarra Consulting Quality COE, and support of other COEs as assigned
• Provide input and support for setting and driving strategic direction and ensuring profitable growth of Advarra Consulting Quality COE
• Collaborate with Advarra Consulting leadership to develop an annual proposed budget that supports the strategic plans, and execute against the strategic plans and budget as approved and in a prudent manner that preserves and maximizes the resources of the organization
• Provide operational leadership to ensure resources are allocated and directed appropriately to accomplish agreed-upon projects and priorities
• Support the development of metrics and dashboards to facilitate assessment of the success of the organization.
• Collaborate with Business Development to actively develop new approaches and opportunities to expand the customer base
• Identifies, leads, or oversees the development of Client solutions and product offerings.
• Responsible for the quality and timeliness of consulting delivery and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Creates and implements operational processes to drive consistency and support achievement of Advarra Consulting’s business strategy
• Interacts with executive levels internally and externally regarding matters that influence strategies and strategic relationships
• Manages and leads through individual contributors who are either Advarra Consulting FTEs or independent consultants, as assigned
• Cultivates cross-functional communications through the creation and maintenance of relationships with other Advarra areas
• Provides training, oversight, and serves as a mentor to departm