Thursday, 13 February 2014


Description


Quintiles pioneered the idea of helping pharma companies conduct objective clinical trials to establish not only whether a drug is effective, but who can take it safely. Our customers have relied on us to design and conduct rigorous clinical research for decades, from small studies to multinational mega-trials. However, we continue to develop new ways of interpreting and evaluating data that allow us to create more effective trials and determine outcomes faster. If that is your passion, we have a place for you. We are seeking Therapeutic Strategy Lead to work with our Oncology Division.
The Therapeutic Strategy Lead will serve as a Strategic Therapeutic expert in applying therapeutic knowledge to proposal strategies and drug development opportunities, influencing customers regarding clinical development approaches and decisions. Activities will have a direct impact on increasing sales. Serve as a key advisor and partner with the therapeutic operational delivery teams to align strategies and direction to deliver quality results with high focus on therapeutic differentiation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Provide strategic drug development advice to customers and internal teams
  • Participate in overall strategic drug development plans and development of clinical protocols by incorporating innovative designs and creating exceptional  value
  • Help drive oncology strategy, due diligence and business planning for potential partnerships
  • Provide oversight of the comprehensive drug development process
  • Define, review and sign off proposal strategies and budgets within assigned area.
  • Lead and/or attend Bid Defense or customer meetings as strategy expert as required.
  • Partner with key customers as a clinical trial expert and via governance structures.
  • Lead and implement strategic initiatives for business growth.
  • Lead and partner on strategic outsourcing decisions for third party providers.
  • Design, support, input and maintain protocol-specific and general disease therapeutic training across the Therapeutic Delivery Unit (TDU).
  • Foster and leverage relationships with Thought Leaders both internal and external to Quintiles.
  • Attend selected R&D/scientific/clinical public meetings as Quintiles' Therapeutic representative to keep abreast of current trends and developments from a scientific, customer and competitor perspective.
  • Participate in projects or initiatives as required.

Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in life sciences, advanced degree preferred with specialization in therapeutic area and 10 years' drug development experience, with 6 years experience in strategic project leadership.
  • Proven and demonstrable record in leadership of drug development implementation
  • Deep and current  knowledge of scientific, clinical, regulatory and commercial landscape / literature in oncology
  • In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.e., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including good command of English language
  • Strong leadership skills with proven ability to lead a virtual team in a matrix structure
  • Strong innovative capability  
  • Excellent  negotiation and influencing skills necessary to sell proposal strategy to customers
  • Strong strategic thinking ability
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

Primary Location

: USA-North Carolina-Research Triangle Park

Other Locations

: USA-Georgia-Atlanta, USA-California-San Diego, USA-New Jersey-Parsippany, USA-Kansas-Overland Park

Organization

: USA02 - US Clinical Development Svcs

We look forward to the prospect of working with you!  Please apply on-line at: http://www.quintiles.com/.
 

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