Associate Director

3 weeks ago

Lexington, United States Novo Nordisk Full time

**About the Department**

The team is comprised of collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes and obesity treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living. Are you ready to make a difference?

**The Position**

The team is comprised of approximately 1000 collaborative, diverse and passionate people who have a true sense of pride in their work and are committed to helping others grow and develop their careers. You’ll also have a platform to engage with key stakeholders on a global scale throughout the entire pipeline process. And while changing the future of diabetes and obesity treatment is no easy task, we also recognize the importance of an enjoyable workplace, which is why we’ve cultivated a culture of fun, ingenuity and innovation. And our competitive compensation package and support of a healthy work-life balance all add to a best-in-class employee experience. We are changing lives for a living.

It is a strategic priority for Data Science to foster and develop partnerships with CROs in alignment with our organizational needs and aspirations. The Associate Director, Outsourcing Operations will serve as the key interface with our CRO partners to ensure success of the outsourced data science portfolio through implementation of governance, oversight, and operational principals.

**Relationships**

The Associate Director, Outsourcing Operations reports to Director, Data Science outsourcing. They are expected to develop and maintain close communication with: All areas, primarily in Clinical Drug Development, DRD, CMO, Regulatory and Safety, Research and Early Development, Legal, Corporate Communication, Novo Nordisk Management teams.

The position does not have direct reports.

**Essential Functions**

As an Associate Director, Data Science Outsourcing Operations, you will have the opportunity to:

- Develop a robust operational model for outsourcing that includes partnership frameworks, governance, oversight, and risk mitigation/issue escalation strategies
- Establish strong working relationships between internal function teams and CRO partners, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and project coordination
- Implement robust performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of outsourcing initiatives and drive continuous improvement
- Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with outsourcing activities, proactively addressing challenges to ensure project timelines and quality standards are met. Co-author risk assessment plans with CRO partners
- Manage budgets and financial aspects related to outsourcing operations, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency
- Ensure that all outsourced activities adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements as well as internal SOPs. Maintain a high standard for data integrity and study quality
- Lead the and implementation of an innovative outsourcing model for data science studies and activities
- Serve as committee manager within vendor governance framework, interfacing with functional, operational, and data science executive leaders
- Create and manage internal steering committee, governance bodies, and cross-function teams to ensure successful implementation of outsourcing initiatives
- Track metrics to monitor performance of CRO partners and identify areas for improvement

**Physical Requirements**

Approximately 15% overnight international travel.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as data science, life sciences, business administration, or a related discipline. Master’s degree is preferred, but not required
- 10+ years of relevant work experience in pharmaceutical operations, project management, managing complex stakeholder groups/collaborations, and other related roles. Previous outsourcing implementation and operations experience preferred, but not required
- Strong knowledge and understanding of strategic, organisational, and scientific issues related to drug development in the pharmaceutical industry
- Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully implementing outsourcing models
- Proven ability to drive operational excellence, implement new governance models and SOPs. The ability to think outside of the box and challenge existing norms, bringing fresh perspectives to optimize data science outsourcing practices is preferred
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with th

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