Director (Country Head) , Clinical Operations

When our values align theres no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel we all share the same goal - to improve the worlds health. From clinical trials to regulatory consulting and market access every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us no matter what we do at Parexel contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally we do it with empathy and were committed to making a difference.

Were seeking a Country Head Director Clinical Operations in Czech Republic

Parexel offers an incredible opportunity for someone who:

• Leverages unrivaled clinical operations expertise to drive innovation

• Is an exceptional leader who inspires and guides their team

• Uses keen business acumen to shape the future of clinical research

This role is tailor-made for someone who thrives on challenge craves responsibility and is passionate about making a difference in patients lives.

If youre ready for a challenging rewarding role that pushes boundaries and changes lives this is your chance. Join our dedicated leadership team in Parexel.

Responsibility:

• Overseeing a team of high-level individual contributors or a group of Managers

• Ensuring successful delivery of their organizations project deliverables on time with high quality.

• Resourcing client projects with suitably developed professionals and to retain and develop these professionals

• Promoting new business by participating in project bids and client presentations

• Providing and consultation to project teams

Project Delivery Management and Oversight
Monitor performance by close interaction with project
leadership/functional leadership/client and may also be required
ensure that ongoing/revised project documentation and
correspondence is accurate and complete.
May be responsible for own assignments as project team member.
This may include but not limited to taking the role of a senior level
contributor on a project team and ensuring high quality and timely
delivery of own deliverables generating study specific status reports
for study teams Sponsors and/or management and attend project
team meetings as required at the project level
Provide expertise and consultation facilitate metrics collection and
develop action plans in conjunction with Director/Project Leader/Lead
to keep projects on time and within budget
Manage and oversee team and departmental activities including
appropriate resourcing of staff staff assignments quality control and
efficiency of project deliverables.
Produce accurate resourcing plans in conjunction with appropriate
Project Team Members including but not limited to facilitating
appropriate resource identification and assignment and monitoring
resource needs throughout the project as needed
Act as executive oversight of a large project where applicable

Performance Management Staff Development and Talent Management
Provide technical support to team members and managers to ensure
that they have the required knowledge to fulfill their duties
Ensure direct reports meet departmental and project productivity and
quality metrics by efficient execution of their project in line with project
plan and ensure quality check of department deliverables (e.g. site
visits Central File documentation) and take appropriate remedial
action
Meet and aim to exceed client expectations by recruiting retaining and
developing a skilled experienced and motivated team
Undertake the full range of duties relevant to the leadership
management and development of the team to ensure their
performance meets and or exceeds both the business and their own
personal goals/objectives. Determine training needs and collaborate
with appropriate learning and development organization to ensure
availability of appropriate training.
Ensure team members improve their efficiency and effectiveness at
prioritizing work and improving performance evidenced by the work
produced client feedback audit results and QC measures
Participate in formal staff review processes e.g. performance and
salary reviews to corporate standards and timescales
Work with senior departmental management in developing managers
and ensuring a talented pipeline of management staff within the
department or function

Client Management and Business Development
Drive efforts for generating business leads (client networking public
speaking etc.). Support proposal review for clinical sections
Qualifications :
Participate in/contribute to project bids including client
presentations and provide support to the Commercial
organization
Act as the client contact for local business when required
Take appropriate action following regular feedback sessions from
clients technical groups

General Operations and Functional/Business Unit Management
Participate in champion or lead Parexel and department
system/standards improvement activities or committees task force
groups as needed including change management
Maintain an agreed level of productivity/billability and staff turnover
Complete routine administrative tasks in a timely manner (e.g.
timesheets training travel expense claims). Manage compliance with
travel and billability guidelines for department region or function
where appropriate. Travel as needed
Ensure client and business needs are met and that all projects are
optimally resourced with experienced staff
Implement process improvements in conjunction with Management
team and Quality Management Group in response to client and team
feedback and quality audits
Look within and beyond CRS to encourage teamwork quality and
productivity efforts to the benefit of CRS and Parexel
Follow up departmental metrics drive team members to meet
departmental goals
Participate in departmental meetings and training initiatives project
team meetings and maintain relationships with other departments
clients and regulatory agencies as necessary

General Administration Manage Personal Competencies and Role Modeling
Maintain a working knowledge of and assure compliance with
applicable ICH Guidelines Good Clinical Practices Regulatory Agency
requirements and Parexel SOPs
Maintain a positive results orientated work environment building
partnerships and modeling teamwork communicating to the team in an
open balanced and objective manner
Performs a leadership role in ensuring managers and staff are
communicating and coordinating efforts to provide superior line
management services to staff. This must be achieved with consistency
of approach and alignment across the managers
Demonstrate excellent leadership skills within department function or
location. This includes taking an active role in or leading departmental
functional or location/regional activities (e.g. management meetings)
ensuring employees adhere to corporate policies and following up with
management as appropriate

Skills:
Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills (including experience in making presentations at conferences meetings training sessions)
A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong computer knowledge including but not limited to Clinical Trial Management Systems
(CTMS) Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) EDC IWRS and MS-Office
Good experience in working in a matrix environment and value the importance of teamwork
Ability to manage Managers and lead a global virtual team
Strong ability to successfully manage a full workload across multiple and varied projects/tasks
with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
Outstanding negotiation influencing and organizational skills
Client focused approach to work
Strong ability to manage and motivate direct reports and wider team

Language Skills:

fluent knowledge of Czech and English

Knowledge and Experience:
Significant work experience including substantial management experience and knowledge in clinical research industry.

Education:

Educated to degree level (biological science pharmacy or other health-related discipline
preferred) or equivalent nursing qualification or relevant clinical other equivalent experience.