Executive Director, Program Strategy

Premier Research is looking for an **Executive Director, Program Strategy - **Dermatology and Immunology** **to join our** Gen Med** team. You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.
- ** We are Built for You.** We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.
- ** We are Built by You.** Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.
- ** We are Built with You.** As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Together, we are Built for BiotechSM.** Join us and build your future here.**

As the **Executive Director, Program Strategy**, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your strategic and therapeutic expertise to advise, consult, plan and direct the design and strategy of new business opportunities and provide consultative services to customers. You’ll also support the Business Development and Operations efforts for key customers as a Principal Strategist in the design and management of clinical trials/programs bringing specific regulatory, medical/scientific and operational knowledge in Rare Diseases and Pediatrics. You will also provide support and input as it relates to the RFP process and offer support to operational teams for strategy, risk assessment and management, study design challenges and overall customer relations.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Strategize with Business Development for all proposal development support related to Dermatology studies; lead and partner with Operations and Business Development for planning of bid defense and capability meetings. Liaise with Clinical Trial Management (CTM) colleagues globally to ensure continuity throughout assigned global RFPs and Business Development opportunities
- Review RFP’s, assess monitoring strategies and resources to support budget development
- Develop and improve the pricing and related strategies that provide the best scenario to meeting project margins on successfully awarded work
- Support our Medical Writing Team in the development of protocol design as well as CSR review and provide input
- Develop and foster relationships with existing and potential clients as well as the Premier site relationships and networks.
- Assist with feasibility assessments and provide input for feasibility questionnaires and may also directly connect with potential sites for assessment of participation, protocol considerations and enrollment projections

**What We're Looking For**:

- Bachelor's degree (PhD or MS strongly preferred) in a clinical, science or health related field along with 10-12 years in Clinical Trials Experience including 5 years in a CRO or pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience in designing and/or managing clinical trials in Dermatology and Immunology, which includes strong knowledge of regulatory, scientific, technical, and clinical operations; extensive knowledge of the commercial and regulatory environments in the area of Dermatology and Immunology
- 7-10 years in a leadership/coaching position with the ability to guide others through major changes, encourage teamwork and develop team capabilities
- In depth experience in public speaking and presentation delivery
- Must be available to perform up to 50-65% of overnight business travel, both domestic and international.

**Why choose Premier?**
- Premier Research is more than a company - it’s a community of people that truly care about one another, about our clients, and most importantly about our mission of furthering research to improve the lives of patients in critical need.
- Our cultural anchors - Caring & Empathy, Empowerment, Aspiration, One Team - mirror the flexibility and trust that our team embodies. As a Premier team member, you have the power to make an impact, regardless of job title and location.
- Our dedication to biotech and specialty pharma is unlike any other. We provide our staff with innovative technologies and continuous learning opportunities so that they have the tools they need to be successfull.

Because we are transforming life-changing ideas into new medical treatments for a diverse population, we require the perspectives of a diverse staff thinking creatively, challenging ideas, and solving complex problems fearlessly. Through a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and empowerment, we create a community of belonging that welcomes differences, fuels innovation, and better connects us to the patients, physicians, and customers we serve.

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