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Assistant Vice President, Clinical Trials
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: Long-term Contract
Overview:
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence will lead the strategic vision, operational planning, and execution of clinical trials for study sponsors. As a key member of the Applied Sciences leadership team, this individual will provide guidance and mentorship to direct reports and contribute to the advancement of Clinical Trials Innovations (CTI). This role involves managing critical initiatives such as protocol modeling, feasibility reviews, site identification, patient screening and engagement, as well as leveraging advanced analytics on structured and unstructured healthcare data. The AVP will be responsible for the design of research studies, consulting with both internal teams and external stakeholders.
This individual will possess deep expertise in clinical research from the sponsor, site, and clinical trial vendor perspectives, as well as a strong understanding of using advanced analytics technologies. These technologies will include machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing, applied to large-scale real-world datasets such as electronic health records.
Key Responsibilities:
Operations & Business Development (30%)
- Collaborate with the business development team to drive strategic client discussions.
- Translate stakeholder objectives into actionable research opportunities.
- Establish research agendas and prioritize projects to ensure scientifically valid and feasible outcomes.
- Ensure that deliverables meet the expectations of both internal and external clients.
Clinical Trial Strategy & Leadership (60%)
- Develop a five-year strategic plan to expand and advance Clinical Trial Innovations.
- Enhance capabilities across the clinical trials lifecycle, from patient recruitment to trial execution.
- Design clinical trial solutions aligned with client needs, including protocol modeling and feasibility reviews.
- Identify and engage clinical trial sites, and leverage advanced analytics to identify subjects/patients.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Track content deliverables and project scope, ensuring timely execution and quality.
- Lead the creation of content deliverables and scope for clinical trial projects.
Professional Development & Health System Engagement (10%)
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Client’s research collaborative (PIRC) and serve as a liaison to other organizational collaboratives.
- Attend conferences and national meetings to network with thought leaders in the field.
- Contribute to thought leadership through publications in peer-reviewed journals, industry blogs, and other forums.
Qualifications:
Required:
- MD in any field.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Expertise in advanced statistical modeling and clinical study protocols.
- Strong experience in clinical trial recruitment.
- Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams.
- Self-starter with the ability to solve complex problems and navigate system-level challenges.
- Strong business acumen, including financial and strategic planning skills.
