Associate Director, Business Enablement Lead
Associate Director, Business Enablement Lead
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Job Description
The Development Operations Business Enablement department is responsible for overseeing activities critical to the seamless operation of Development Operations. This encompasses various areas of Operational Excellence including Quality & Compliance Process Management and Strategic Sourcing. As the Associate Director of Business Operations Leader you will play a pivotal role in contributing and executing Development Operations strategies. Your responsibilities will include leading and successfully delivering complex projects while engaging with internal and external partners. In this role you will contribute to and/or lead the delivery and implementation of new processes and manage established processes in the areas of operational excellence and strategic sourcing. Your involvement in shaping technical landscapes business strategies and healthcare environments through contributions to various initiatives is integral.
Accountabilities
Lead strategic business operations and process excellence initiatives across global clinical studies and operations.
Develop and implement standardized processes tools and guidelines to enhance operational efficiency.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify design and deliver process improvements and operational solutions.
Serve as a process owner for Development Operations related activities.
Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) sponsor for key initiatives and contribute to cross-functional operational excellence efforts.
Manage relationships with external vendors CROs and service providers to ensure quality deliverables and operational effectiveness.
Drive innovation by identifying gaps and leading initiatives to implement new technologies and ways of working.
Facilitate cross-functional communication and partnership building across asset lines.
Contribute to the development of department strategies and standards.
Oversee the implementation of training initiatives and ensure team compliance with requirements.
Provide leadership and oversight to team members including mentoring performance management and professional development.
Essential Skills/Experience
Bachelors degree or equivalent in clinical practice/healthcare life sciences or drug development.
8-10 years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Expert knowledge of clinical operations and/or data management and drug development processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and manage multiple priorities effectively.
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to address complex abstract challenges.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced ability to work in a matrix environment and develop constructive partnerships.
Experience in implementing process improvements and change management initiatives.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Experience with clinical data technologies and emerging tools (data visualization automation AI/ML).
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for global clinical trials.
Prior experience working with CROs vendors and project stakeholders.
Experience with document management systems like Veeva.
Track record of successful coaching and mentoring of junior team members.
Alexion Canada
Since beginning our operations in Canada in 2009 Alexion has been working tirelessly to bring innovative medicines to the millions of Canadians living with rare diseases. Our pioneering 30-year legacy our scientific expertise and our commitment to patient-centric decision-making are the foundations of what we are today a company with a mission to transform lives.
Our Canadian team
We know that people living with a rare disease and their families deserve our unwavering commitment and investment into finding and accessing therapies that help them live longer fuller lives. Our presence in Canada has grown to over 200 employees and includes a global research and development hub made up of highly skilled professionals responsible for conducting our clinical trials in Canada and around the world as well as our dedicated and passionate local teams that ensures our treatments reach those who need them. Together we are driving patient impact locally and globally.
How we work
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Alexion embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds with as wide a range of perspectives as possible and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment) as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Alexion is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing .
Date Posted
21-May-2025Closing Date
27-May-2025Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment training compensation promotion and other terms and conditions of employment based on race color religion creed or lackthereof sex sexualorientation age ancestry national origin ethnicity citizenship status marital statuspregnancy (including childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) parental status (including adoption or surrogacy) military status protected veteran status disability medical condition gender identity or expression genetic information mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin aninteractive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation please contact . Alexion participates in E-Verify.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
