Senior Director, Scientific and Clinical Programs Lead

4 weeks ago

Leawood, Kansas, United States National Multiple Sclerosis Society Full time

Role Overview

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the development and implementation of the International Advisory Committee on Clinical Trials in MS (CTC) scientific and communication strategies. This position will provide day-to-day leadership for ongoing CTC global initiatives and develop new programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive the overall multi-year strategy for CTC committee in partnership with Society and ECTRIMS leadership
  • Develop comprehensive project plans aligned with CTC scientific and clinical strategies and priorities to implement, communicate and implement multiple projects, track progress and performance, to be shared with CTC leadership, staff and committee members
  • Working with CTC leadership, engage the international academic, clinical and commercial research community to develop innovative solutions and consensus around for MS challenges and opportunities
  • Lead and manage the coordination, alignment, changes in project scopes and budgets to fulfill partnership and collaborative work with ECTRIMS for the Clinical Trials Committee
  • Manage the CTC Sponsor group (the board of the CTC) including organizing quarterly meetings, drafting annual reviews, and ensuring timely financial planning and reporting
  • Measure project performance against milestones and deliverables using appropriate tools and techniques
  • Will have autonomy to make key decisions, but will report and escalate potential challenges and opportunities to EVP, Research, as needed
  • Will report to CTC leadership, committees and staff as necessary; Liaise with the EVP, Research and the Director, Global Initiatives; Liaise with Society Research, Advocacy, Healthcare Access and Global Strategy departments to assure alignment and maximize on collaboration opportunities
  • Create, receive, maintain and archive comprehensive project documentation to provide a history of the projects for use in similar projects in the future
  • Identify and assess risks and develop plan of action if problems arise
  • Manage the development and project growth of new scientific or clinical initiatives within the CTC
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

  • PhD/MD/DO/NP/PA or other comparable post-graduate degree with 7-10 years of research or clinical experience and 3-5 years experience conducting and managing research in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector and/or clinical care or nursing - preferably in MS. Experience in patient advocacy/non-profit setting is preferred. Demonstrated track record of supervising staff and managing multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High level planning, program and project management skills to ensure effective use of resources
  • Vision, strategic insight and intellectual capability to understand the environment in which the CTC is operating, and to develop/refine the strategy accordingly
  • Outstanding leadership skills with ability to adapt style to circumstances
  • Ability to focus on impact and deliver outstanding results in a team environment and contribute positively as part of a team
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, able to influence a wide range of stakeholders
  • Communications - excellent written and verbal skills in English
  • Ability to cope with, and resolve, conflict
  • Ability to manage and deliver a complex and diverse workload
  • Results oriented, takes initiative and ownership to get the job done

Working Conditions

  • Some domestic and international travel will be required
  • Experience and proficiency with computer software such as Microsoft Office, MS Project, particularly database use, spreadsheet and analytical software, or willingness and ability to rapidly gain such expertise, is required for this position. Understanding the administrative and operational aspects of medical research in a clinical setting is required; prior exposure to issues relevant to MS highly desirable
  • Ensure compliance with the CTC's policies including: The perspective of people affected by progressive MS as a critical component of decision-making; all meetings and activities are conducted with accessibility in mind; data and information is shared; collaboration across organizations and borders is paramount; transparency in decision-making is a discipline
  • Ensure compliance with the Society's policies on working with people with MS, Volunteers, Recruiting Safely, Safeguarding, Health & Safety and Equality & Diversity
  • Ensure compliance with the Society's guidelines on the requirements of Disclosure

Compensation and Benefits

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides a highly competitive, comprehensive benefit package to employees. These benefits include a considerable Paid Time Off Plan; Paid Holidays; 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Society match; Educational Reimbursement Plan; Professional Development Assistance; Commuter Benefit Plan; Comprehensive Health & Welfare benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Disability Coverage, Life Assistance Plan as well as additional voluntary benefit offerings.

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