Global Clinical Program Lead, Hematology

Role Summary

Global Clinical Program Lead (Hematology) responsible for leading the clinical development and execution of the product strategy for multiple hematology/oncology projects, reporting to the Global Clinical Head. Articulates project goals, strategy, and underlying science to internal and external audiences, and leads integrated plans across functions.

Responsibilities

• Leads clinical development teams responsible for Hematology Oncology therapies from preclinical candidate selection through proof of concept to Phase 3 investment decisions; leads all regulatory submissions; accountable for clinical strategy and execution of a portfolio of pre-clinical and clinical stage therapies.
• Accountable for delivery of projects according to quality, time, budgets, and resources.
• Builds strategic and coordinated clinical development plans aligned with business objectives and differentiated from competitors.
• Executes the integrated product plan to agreed scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Leads and communicates the clinical development strategy at governance meetings; aligns with internal management and external collaborators.
• Leads clinical aspects from preclinical Lead Optimization Investment Decision to clinical Proof of Concept (PoC); responsible for translational, clinical development, patient selection, regulatory, pediatric, and Asian development strategy.
• Develops Target Product Profile aligning with disease area strategy and late-stage development.
• Co-leads Clinical Program Team (CPT) to run/mitigate/communicate risk, make decisions, and handle change.
• Maintains high CPT effectiveness through collaboration, influence, coaching, and mentoring of cross-functional team members.
• Ensures robust processes, plans, and data to enable Governance Bodies to make investment decisions and prioritize projects across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• M.D. required
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Industry experience in drug development including early and late phase development and regulatory knowledge
• Strong knowledge of Hematology Oncology with experience in diverse mechanisms
• Broad understanding of the evolving clinical landscape in hematology/oncology
• Ability to lead overall development of project strategy and manage plans, timelines, progress, and outcomes
• Proven experience mentoring and motivating teams in a matrixed environment
• Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Proven ability to influence colleagues and senior leaders
• High integrity