Essential Function:
Assume leadership and full P & L responsibility for the respective group/verticals
Provide overall leadership in project execution entrusted to your verticals
Develop, as necessary, and ensure compliance with AXIS SOPs and relevant regulations
Provide overall direction in the areas of project tracking/ management, personnel management and training, revenue recognition, proposal development/ management, pricing, and participate in client meetings and presentations
Relationships:
Reports to: Sr. Vice President
Works closely with: Operation Team , Business Development, Project Team, Data Managers, Quality Assurance, Business Operations, Finance Manager
External relationships: Clients, Consultants, Subcontractors, Partners
Responsibilities:
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Oversee and coordinate all project deliverables
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Serve as primary point of contact between all verticals and divisions to ensure that project-specific technical needs are met
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Participate in strategic planning for new and existing products/services
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Track project budgets and timelines
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Oversee resourcing of all active projects entrusted with responsibility for hiring and firing
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Coordinate appropriate training activities for staff members
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Responsible for revenue recognition and forecasting on a monthly basis
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Prepare annual budget
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Hold regular meetings with, project managers and, as necessary, project teams to monitor project progress, assure that individual project plans are updated, and assure that out-of-scope situations are identified and addressed
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Participate in meetings with existing clients and/or presentations to prospective clients, as needed
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Establish standard processes for product/service delivery
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Develop, as necessary, and ensure compliance with relevant standard operating procedures
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Responsible for quality and regulatory compliance of deliverables working closely with Quality Management staff
Skills
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Excellent interpersonal and relationship building, verbal and written communication skills including excellent presentation skills
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Team player with outstanding negotiation and organizational skills
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Client focused approach to work
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A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments, new learning and travel
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Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail
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Willingness to work with multiple colleagues and to value the importance of team work
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IT literate (experience with Microsoft based applications and general knowledge of PC functions)
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Able to take initiative and work independently
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Success in leading new business initiatives and managing the P&L of a company, division, or department
Education:
Educated to Master’s/ Doctorate degree level (biological/ life science, pharmacy or other health related discipline preferred) or equivalent medical qualification/ experience
Education in Clinical Research is highly desirable
Language Skills:
Competent in written and oral English
Minimum Relevant Work Experience:
At least 10 -16 years work experience in either a pharmaceutical, CRO, medical device or clinical development capacity including significant previous management experience
Technical background is highly desirable
Working knowledge of the drug development process is highly desirable
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel
