Operations Director directs and manages the day-to-day activities of an organization's operations, typically through subordinate operations managers. Implements company policies, procedures and initiatives. Being a Operations Director evaluates and enhances current operational systems. Monitors performance against operational goals and develops reporting and auditing processes used to analyze operational effectiveness. Additionally, Operations Director coordinates operations with other functions. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Operations Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Operations Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Introduction to role:
Join us as a Senior Global Clinical Operations Program Director (Sr GPD) in our Oncology R&D department. This core global role within the Clinical Operations function of Late Stage R&D is accountable to the Global Product Team (GPT) for the operational delivery of the agreed clinical development plan. As a Sr GPD, you will be responsible for program leadership and management of all clinical operations deliverables to scope, quality, budget, time, resource and risk, ensuring new innovative design and delivery models are used appropriately.
Accountabilities:
As a Sr GPD, you will be accountable for oversight of all clinical program activities, ensuring relevant issues are escalated to GPT. You will partner effectively with the Global Clinical Head (GCH) and the Biometrics Team Leader to provide leadership, clear direction and aligned goals to the CPT members/clinical delivery teams. You will also be responsible for establishing team structure and ways of working to ensure CPT is a high performing team. Additionally, you will be accountable for the clinical operations component deliverables of regulatory submissions, providing support for regulatory interactions and reports and clinical contributions to inspection readiness.
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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.