Executive Director, Chief of Staff, Clinical

Role Summary

Key member of the Medical Senior Leadership Team, to support the execution of short and long-term vision and strategic plans. This Strategic Operations role will partner with the Chief Medical Officer and functional leadership of the Clinical and Medical Affairs Department to articulate an aligned, department-wide strategic plan in accordance with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide cross-functional strategic leadership for the operation of business functions, including but not limited to:
  • Short- and long-range business planning
  • Process improvement and operational excellence
  • Systems implementation and maintenance
• Liaise with Core Development and Project Teams, Clinical Operations, Clinical Development, and Alliance Joint Steering Committees to provide senior leadership with transparent visibility to program and project progress; ensuring that tactical planning is developed and executed to achieve corporate objectives
• Accountable for departmental resource planning (headcount and finances); partner with Finance and Accounting to achieve real-time visibility to Department resource utilization trends and infrastructure needs
• Contribute to R&D and Business Development Portfolio Strategy development and related diligence processes
• Provide project management for key strategy initiatives launched by Medical leadership and cross-functional teams
• Establish and lead Neurocrine engagement with key Professional Advocacy organizations at the corporate level to advance clinical program-specific initiatives
• Gain external subject matter expert insights necessary for sound strategic planning of clinical development programs by driving the creation and management of standing Corporate Scientific Steering Committees
• Work cross-functionally to modify operational and administrative processes to enhance productivity, efficiency and/or quality and to achieve operational excellence. Develop and implement Clinical Development standards and processes with a high level of compliance

Qualifications

• PharmD / PhD in life sciences and 12+ years relevant Biotech/Biopharma experience is required; Extensive Clinical Development/Medical affairs/Clinical Operations cross-functional leadership experience OR
• MD and 6+ years similar experience as noted above
• Must be an excellent communicator and skilled diplomat in all venues, including the ability to effectively combine science knowledge and communication skills;
• Proven networking, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex projects and lead changes as required
• Thorough understanding of drug development and life-cycle management of a product;
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and regulatory trends that directly and indirectly impact field medical
• Acts as a "trusted advisor" across the company and may be recognized as an external expert
• Provides strategy, vision and direction regarding issues that may have company-wide impact
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company‚Äôs goals
• Possesses industry-leading knowledge
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional accountability, interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
• Ability to apply advanced analytical thought and judgment
• Strong leadership, coaching, employee development skills
• Ability to influence others with or without authority at all levels of the organization
• Proactive, innovative, with excellent problem-solving/decision making skills