Job Purpose:
The Transformation Delivery Director will be the accountable point of contact for the execution of an assigned strategic program including the upfront shaping and set-up of program and the delivery to the point of Business As Usual (BAU). They will set up programs with a clear vision, proposed benefits/Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and value proposition, governance and resourcing plan such that they deliver with excellence in alignment with other R&D business initiatives whilst minimizing distractions from the delivery of the pipeline. This role will require exceptional organizational skills, strategic insight, and the ability to navigate complex global environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio management & value realization
- Be accountable for and dedicated to the delivery of a defined strategic transformational program(s).
- Partner with key stakeholders and sponsors, to translate vision into strategy and delivery plans.
- Drive continuous measurement of outcomes (cost avoidance, cycle-time reduction, quality, capability uplift).
- Be accountable for delivery of committed benefits; trigger corrective actions when needed.
Operational Excellence
- Where needed, create and manage a matrix team of internal or external people (including Subject Matter Expert (SME’s), program, project and change managers, process optimization experts) to support the program shaping and set up
- Ensure all programs are set up with clear objectives, budget, governance and proposed KPIs / benefits.
- Define and continuously assess the value propositions to deliver the expected value, with impactful interventions or pivots where required.
- Leverage data and analytics to monitor program performance, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
- Provide regular, tailored updates on program progress to sponsors, governance forums and leadership team level and other program stakeholders ensuring clear insights into progress, risks, and strategic decisions.
- Design and deliver compelling program communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed, engaged, and aligned.
- Act as a champion for impactful and outcome focused transformation, fostering culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Cultivate a collaborative and results-driven environment, promoting accountability and shared ownership of program outcomes.
Basic Qualifications:
- 7+ years of related clinical trial experience within a Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Contract Research Organization (CRO).
- Experience working within R&D or Development Operations, with involvement across defined stages of the drug development lifecycle within life‑science organizations.
- Experience managing enterprise‑level cross‑functional transformation initiatives, with responsibility for benefits tracking, financial forecasting, budget management, and achievement of defined ROI outcomes.
- Experience applying portfolio and Project Management Office (PMO) disciplines, using Agile and traditional project delivery models in assigned initiatives.
- Experience engaging and influencing stakeholders across functions and levels within a matrixed organization to achieve agreed project or strategic objectives.
- Experience preparing and delivering written and verbal communications in a professional setting including senior DevOps and R&D leadership.
Preferred Qualifications:
If you possess these skills and experience, would be a plus:
- Consulting Experience (Big 4).
- Prosci Certification.
- PMP Certification.
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