Director, Strategic Development - Oncology

Synteract - USA - Director, Strategic Development - Oncology Office-based or remote in the USA Who We Are Synteract is a global full-service contract research organization with a successful three-decade track record supporting biotechnology, medical device and pharmaceutical companies. With our mission of "Bringing Clinical Trials to Life," we provide customized Phase I through IV services internationally, offering expertise across multiple therapeutic areas including notable depth in Oncology, Neuro Degenerative Diseases, and Rare and Orphan Diseases, and in pediatric populations. Our mission is to support the innovation and development of better therapies in healthcare. Position Overview The Director of the Oncology Development Center is responsible for driving the operational goals for the oncology development centre as well as the coinciding strategic market. S/he collaborates with other interdisciplinary leaders and contributes to the overall business plan at both the tactical and strategic level. Drive therapeutic development market approach in a strategic and operational way Represent the company and department externally on relevant occasions as well as attendance of bid defence meetings and conferences Build relationships to existing and future clients form the Biotech and Pharma sector Provide strategic therapeutic development-related input to other departments and management (proposal development and project execution oversight Lead key oncology development department initiatives to help build internal capabilities and efficiencies with processes and systems Provide direction of the department in the hiring, mentoring, professional development and performance management of the staff Ensure execution of cross-functional and global corporate goals Provide leadership oversight of studies and partnerships, as needed Degree & Experience DEGREE & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's or Masters degree with a scientific background and a minimum of 9 years applicable industry experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in oncology At least 5 years of clinical development management experience SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE Working knowledge of GCPs, ICH guidelines, FDA and other applicable country regulations. Good sense for CRO business, experience in externally representing a company as well as sensitivity for the market Familiar with working for Biotech SKILLS Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Outlook. Effective verbal and writing skills; English + local language, if relevant. Synteract's policy is to provide equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in all of its employment practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. Applicants for positions with Synteract must be legally authorized to work in the country which they are applying and verification of employment eligibility will be required as a condition of hire. The Company will not sponsor applicants [to this position] for work visas.... - Permanent - Full-time

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