Description
The Executive Director is a senior leader within Global Clinical Development, overseeing design of effective strategies for operational delivery with clients and internal experts. The role involves establishing and growing best practices, being an effective line and team manager, and engaging in process improvements and change management activities.
Commercial Acumen:
- Presents Fortrea's medical, scientific, and operational capabilities to clients
- Leads business growth through innovative trial solutions
- Builds and strengthens senior relationships across pharma, biotech, and KOLs
- Markets and supports Fortrea's capability and visibility
Leadership:
- Leads development and execution of the GenMed strategic roadmap
- Provides strategic insight and constructive challenge to the GenMed Leadership Team
- Sponsors strategic partnerships across Commercial, Medical, Delivery, and Functional Leadership
- Builds and evolves a high-performing SDG capability
- Provides strategic direction, prioritization, coaching, and oversight
People Responsibilities:
- 0-10 Direct Reports
- 10-50 Indirect Reports
Operational Leadership and Financial Acumen:
- Partners with Delivery, Feasibility, Recruitment, and Engagement leaders
- Leads portfolio growth through therapeutic choices and disciplined execution
- Contributes to GenMed growth and financial objectives
Subject Matter Expertise:
- Provides commercial, operational, medical, and scientific leadership
- Serves as a senior global contact for internal leaders, clients, KOLs, and strategic partners
- Ensures SDG capability and development needs are identified and addressed
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant science, sponsor pipelines, and competitive dynamics
Qualifications (Minimum Required):
- Bachelor's degree required
- Advanced degree, APRN, MPH, PhD, and/or MBA preferred
Experience (Minimum Required):
- 15+ years of Research and Development and clinical research experience
- 3+ years leading cross-functional full development programs
- 5+ years' global leadership experience in a complex, virtual, and matrixed environment
- Established senior client relationships and a strong external network
- Demonstrated success translating market intelligence into commercial outcomes
- Financial acumen (P and L, budget, forecast, resources, etc.)
The base salary range for this role in Italy is €115,900 – €186,610 gross per year.