Sr. Director, Global Operations Strategy-Ophthalmology - The EMMES Corporation

Sr. Director, Global Operations Strategy - Ophthalmology

US Remote

The Emmes Company, LLC (“Emmes”) is a global, full-service Clinical Research Organization dedicated to excellence in supporting the advancement of public health and biopharmaceutical innovation.  We believe in the power of truth, so much so that we named our company Emmes, which means truth.  Through decades of experience we have learned that collaborative relationships thrive and human health benefits when truth is our compass. 

Our “Character Achieves Results” culture is driven by five key values that guide our actions in the way we conduct research and distinguish us as an organization: Integrity, Agility, Passion for Excellence, Collaborative Partnerships and Intellectual Curiosity.  We are a trusted partner to clients who share our passion for improving public health in a world of ever-changing scientific research. 

If you share our motivations and passion in research, come join us!  You will be joining a collaborative culture that empowers every Emmes employee — from entry level through top executive — to contribute to our clients’ success by sharing ideas openly and honestly. 

Primary Purpose

The Sr. Director, Global Operations Strategy-Ophthalmology is responsible for joint development and implementation of global commercial processes and leading the development of a differentiated win strategy for business opportunities focused on ophthalmic diseases.  In addition, the Sr. Director, Global Operations Strategy-Ophthalmology will provide subject matter expertise regarding operational execution for ophthalmic trials, as well as ensuring optimal knowledge transfer of strategy to operations post award.  The Sr. Director, Global Operations Strategy-Ophthalmology will identify recruitment strategies and support operations in the implementation of those strategies post award working very closely with all relevant stakeholder groups.

• Optimizes and oversees the RFP to final proposal process specific to Ophthalmology.
  • Improves the proposal template to ensure all key areas are included.
  • Develops a vendor checklist to complete at the beginning of the bid process.
  • Provides checklist with assumptions to proposal manager to obtain quotes (i.e., central laboratory, EDC vendor, etc.).
• Provides leadership to biopharma proposal writers/managers.
• Develops and implements the differentiated win strategy specific to the opportunity and customer.
  • Implements global staffing strategy.
  • Confirms strategy and proposals with the consulted SMEs.
  • Collaborates across functional groups to assess and mitigate operational risks in the development of the clinical strategy and potential recruitment rates and overall timelines for scope of work.
  • Writes clinical delivery content in the proposal (i.e., site strategy, operational challenges, lessons learned, best practices, staffing strategy, recruitment rates, monitoring strategy, timelines, competitive landscape, etc.) to deliver cohesive and compelling proposals to potential clients.
  • Tracks site budget and investigator grant estimates when needed via Medidata Grants Manager.
  • Participates in bid defense meetings and/or coaches staff for such meetings and assists with BDM strategy.
  • Works with marketing to optimize the BDM slides to include standard clinical delivery strategy.
  • Continues to identify systems/processes Emmes needs to grow capabilities and services to keep Emmes at the forefront of the changing landscape of the clinical research industry.
• Participates in the Ophthalmology TA as a subject matter expert.
• Identifies target customers.
• Participates in client calls, bid defenses and relevant conferences.
• Optimizes handover process upon award to clinical operations and other stakeholders.

• • Liaises with resourcing heads to identify staffing per the statement of work and within Sponsor timelines.
  • Develops and implements process for project kick-off.
  • Prepares clinical and project management team for launch of project activities.
• Collaborates with the Emmes Site and Patient Access Department.
  • Provides input on the development site networks for Emmes’ largest therapeutic and research units.
  • Consults with designated site SMEs on bids (i.e., operational or recruitment challenges, site budgets, etc.) when needed.
  • Provides input on the development of network and relationships with patient advocacy groups and recruitment vendors.
• Identifies, reviews, and tracks departmental Objectives and Key Results.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to team members.
• Contributes to cross-functional corporate initiatives.
• Works to standardize biopharma activities.
• Develops strategic relationships to improve Emmes access to sites and patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree with at least 7 years progressive experience in global clinical trial operations
• Previous experience leading a team of strategic professionals
• Previous experience within various areas of global clinical trial operations - specific to Ophthalmology.
• Previous experience and contracting with ophthalmic clinical trial sites.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Emmes requires all US based Clinical Research Associate new hires to be fully vaccinated before their first day of employment. All new hires may also be required to comply with other COVID-19 health and safety protocols, such as masking or testing. Emmes complies with all applicable laws regarding reasonable accommodations or exemptions for religious, medical, or other legally protected reasons.

Why work at Emmes?

At Emmes, your actions and hard work will have a direct impact on public health initiatives, both globally and in our local communities with opportunities for volunteerism through our  Emmes Cares  community engagement program.   We offer a competitive benefits package focused on the health and needs of our growing workforce, including:

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