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.
Commercial Acumen:
- Presents Fortrea's medical, scientific, and operational capabilities to clients.
- Leads business growth through innovative trial solutions.
- Builds senior relationships across pharma, biotech, and KOLs.
- Markets Fortrea's capability and position through publications and presentations.
Leadership:
- Leads development and execution of the GenMed strategic roadmap.
- Provides strategic insight and challenge to the GenMed Leadership Team.
- Sponsors strategic partnerships across Commercial, Medical, Delivery, and Functional Leadership.
- Builds and evolves a high-performing SDG capability.
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, and strategic partners.
- Ensures SDG capability and development needs are identified and addressed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Advanced degree, APRN, MPH, PhD, and/or MBA preferred.
Experience:
- 15+ years of Research and Development and clinical research experience.
- 5+ years' global leadership experience in a complex, virtual, and matrixed environment.
- Established senior client relationships and a strong external network.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Standard office and/or home office based working conditions.
- Fortrea issued cellphone/mobile device.
- Global Travel required 30-50% of the time.
The role offers a salary range of $210,000-$240,000, plus comprehensive benefits.