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About the Role

Translational Medicine (TMed) drives early clinical development of novel therapeutics by partnering with Discovery Sciences and Late-Stage Clinical Research to translate scientific discoveries into human proof-of-concept and advance promising candidates through the pipeline to patients. The Immunology Clinical Operations Lead provides strategic and operational leadership across early immunology programs, ensuring timely, high-quality execution of clinical studies and clinical pharmacology strategies worldwide. This role offers the opportunity to influence strategy, build teams, and deliver high-impact clinical programs.

Responsibilities

Co-own and execute the early clinical development strategy for the immunology portfolio with the Head of TMed Immunology.
Provide comprehensive strategic planning and operational oversight for immunology clinical programs and trials.
Build global network of immunology sites and foster relationships with key investigators for Ph1b/2a patient trials.
Serve as the deep subject matter expert and issue escalation point for early immunology clinical operations.
Ensure appropriate resources, competencies, and partnerships are in place to meet objectives.
Critically review strategy and clinical program documents, providing scientific and operational insight.
Partner with Business Development and Licensing to evaluate internal and external opportunities.
Actively participate in annual and quarterly planning cycles: identify risks, develop and execute mitigation plans, and track performance metrics.
Ensure immunology data integrity across organization.
Build and sustain strong cross-functional relationships across departments, divisions, and geographies.
Foster the people pipeline: Attract, coach, mentor, and retain talent; provide performance management support; act as ‘player-coach’ to enrich group skillsets.
Represent TMed on enterprise strategic initiatives and lead continuous-improvement efforts.
Serve as a member of the TMed Clinical Operations leadership team and contribute to shaping department strategy.

Requirements

Extensive clinical operations experience in the planning and execution of early clinical development trials (Phase 1 and early proof-of-concept).
Demonstrated ability to translate knowledge to other areas to effectively collaborate, network, and influence peers, senior leaders, and external partners.
Proven track record building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Strong decision-making skills, weighing advantages, disadvantages, and business impact for rapid decisions.
Proven track record delivering results on firm deadlines.
Ability to work successfully with ambiguity and embrace uncertainty.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Experience attracting, developing, and retaining talent.

Skills

Clinical Development
Clinical Research
Clinical Studies
Clinical Trial Management
Clinical Trial Planning
Clinical Trials
Clinical Trials Operations
Cross-Cultural Awareness
Cross-Functional Teamwork
Drug Development
Early Clinical Development
Early Phase Clinical Trials
Ethical Compliance
Ethical Standards
External Partners
Mentorship
Operational Leadership
Professional Networking
Protocol Development
Translational Medicine
Gastroenterology
Dermatology
Rheumatology
Autoimmune disorders
Immune-mediated disorders

Location

Worldwide

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior Director level
Bachelor’s degree + ≥16 years related experience
Master’s degree + ≥15 years related experience
PhD/PharmD + ≥12 years related experience

Education Level

Degree in Life Sciences

Salary/Compensations

$210,400.00 - $331,100.00
Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
Retirement benefits, including 401(k)
Paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days

About the Company

Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.
The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century.
Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

Equal Opportunity

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds.
The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment.
We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.