Associate Clinical Programming Director

Role Summary

Associate Clinical Programming Director guides strategic direction for the function within Digital Strategy, Analytics, and Programming Leadership, partnering with Research & Development. The role develops outputs and listings to support Data Management and Clinical Operations in addressing data issues and ensures on-time delivery of pivotal initiatives across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/update specifications to identify data issues.
• Create Clinical programming reports (EDC listings, edit check reports, AE and concomitant medication data reviews, data review listings, patient profiles, lab/vendor and serious AE reconciliations, special character listings, protocol deviation listings, patient narratives, CRF metric reports).
• Communicate with the Data Manager and Clinical Operations lead on data issues.
• Develop standard macros and utilities to reduce repetitive tasks and enable automation.
• Build strong relationships with partners and collaborate across PDMA and Research organizations.
• Balance internal and external expertise to secure resource availability for pipeline development.
• Provide strategic leadership for data delivery models/options, balancing customer needs and efficiency; interface for internal or external partners.
• Drive global standardization, continuous improvement, and productivity gains.
• Drive innovation to update and deliver new capabilities, including capability builds and rollout.
• Develop, coach, mentor, motivate, and retain top talent; attract and recruit staff.
• Strategic workforce planning and capability building for current and emerging needs within CP.
• Lead or participate in critical initiatives with functional leaders to ensure high-quality contributions for implementation.
• Participate in industry forums to influence future ways of working.
• Deliver departmental activities within budget targets.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, policies, and standard procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Data-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, life sciences) or equivalent with substantial related experience; or
• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Data-related field or equivalent with substantial related experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Strong technical expertise in SAS, R, Python, Spotfire, and Tableau.
• Experience leading data acquisition, analytics, and AI-based capabilities across multiple clinical domains.
• Experience implementing business processes and managing functional budgets.
• Problem-solving ability to resolve conflicts and address complex problems independently and with others.
• Innovative mindset to drive change and improve performance.
• Highly developed analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and ability to balance customer needs with business performance and risk management.
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Thorough knowledge of the clinical development process and industry standards.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and work with global teams; experience leading global teams and collaborating with external partners at senior levels.
• Positive approach to change, with proven global leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Ability to set and manage priorities, resources, and targets in a global environment.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Data-related field, or equivalent with significant related experience.
• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences, Data-related field, or equivalent with significant related experience.

Additional Requirements

• Travel up to 10%