VP, Clinical Data Management

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DESCRIPTION:

The VP Clinical Data Management provides strategic and operational leadership for a defined region location or business unit within the organization. The role is accountable for the delivery of high-quality clinical data management services ensuring operational excellence client satisfaction and adherence to timelines and budgets. The VP develops and implements scalable policies systems and processes that drive efficiency quality and continuous improvement. This leader is responsible for achieving financial and operational targets while building strong high-performing teams through effective talent recruitment development and retention.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Direction

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Clinical Data Management across assigned locations geographic regions or business units.

• Translate organizational strategy into operational plans that drive delivery excellence scalability and long-term business growth.

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational capabilities and support business objectives.

Operational Delivery & Client Success

• Ensure the successful delivery of high-quality clinical data management services across programs and projects meeting client expectations for quality timelines and budget.

• Establish operational priorities and ensure appropriate resourcing utilization and productivity across teams to support delivery commitments.

• Serve as an executive escalation point for complex operational issues and ensure timely resolution to maintain client satisfaction and project performance.

Financial & Business Performance

• Accountable for achieving financial and operational performance targets including revenue margin utilization and productivity metrics.

• Lead financial planning activities including budget management forecasting and resource planning to support business growth and operational efficiency.

• Monitor and optimize operational performance through the use of key performance indicators and data-driven decision making.

Talent Leadership & Organizational Capability

• Build and lead high-performing teams by attracting developing and retaining top talent across the Clinical Data Management organization.

• Provide leadership for workforce planning succession planning performance management and leadership development.

• Foster a culture of accountability collaboration continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Quality Compliance & Operational Excellence

• Ensure adherence to company policies regulatory requirements and departmental procedures while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

• Establish and monitor key performance metrics to drive operational effectiveness continuous improvement and delivery excellence.

• Champion initiatives that enhance operational processes scalability and efficiency.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders across clinical operations biometrics technology quality and other functions to ensure aligned strategies and seamless delivery.

• Contribute to enterprise initiatives that advance innovation operational capability and organizational performance.

Client Engagement & Business Development

• Serve as an executive sponsor and senior liaison for key client relationships providing governance oversight and strategic engagement.

• Support business development activities including proposals strategic opportunity planning and bid defense participation.

• Contribute to business growth through strong client partnerships and operational credibility.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the responsibilities of the role (typically equivalent to 15 years of relevant professional experience).

• 10 years of progressive leadership and people management experience including oversight of large or distributed teams.

• Demonstrated experience leading complex operational organizations and driving strategic initiatives within a global or matrixed environment.

In some cases an equivalency consisting of a combination of appropriate education training and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated executive leadership capability with strong executive presence and the ability to influence senior stakeholders including executive and C-suite leadership.

• Exceptional negotiation stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment across complex matrixed organizations.

• Strong business and financial acumen with a comprehensive understanding of organizational strategy operational drivers and functional priorities.

• Advanced knowledge of strategic planning budgeting forecasting and financial management within a complex operational environment.

• Proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced high-pressure environments while managing multiple priorities initiatives and projects simultaneously.

• Strong organizational agility with a demonstrated ability to drive results lead change and execute against strategic objectives.

• Proven track record of building high-performing teams and strong peer relationships within global and culturally diverse environments.

• Demonstrated ability to motivate develop and integrate teams through effective coaching mentoring and leadership development.

• Excellent written verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with excellent attention to detail and prioritization skills.