We are delighted to be partnering with our client, a fast growing and profitable medical data analytics company, providing data management and advanced analytics to the pharmaceutical clinical trials market, to help them find an expert Clinical Project Leader to head up their team as the Vice President Programme Management.

It's a great opportunity to join a market-leading company at the Senior Leadership level. You will get to lead and develop your own team, which is the largest in the company. You, therefore, need to know what excellence looks like and be able to model this. You would also need a strong background in delivering to clients, including working with business development and other functional teams to develop and deliver outstanding service to their new and existing clients

Job Description: VP Clinical Programme Management

Purpose of the Role

• The VP Programme Management will provide operational leadership and management of the Clinical Programme Management team ensuring resource is available and fit for purpose in delivering the departments goals, motivating direct and indirect reports, engaging internal and external stakeholders and decision-makers, and continue developing a world-class data analytics platform engine.

• The role holder will oversee the planning, initiation, execution, maintenance and closeout of the assigned multi-regional study(ies), which may include study management, clinical and other functions per Contract.
• The role holder will ensure that all study management and project deliverables are completed to the Sponsor's satisfaction, ensuring quality deliverables on time and within budget and in accordance with SOPs, policies, and practices.
• The role holder will be expected to diagnose areas of improvement for the Project Management team and implement solutions and identify opportunities to scale capabilities and capacities.

Budget Responsibilities: Direct budget responsibility for:

• Revenue and profitability goals as defined by the company to ensure the company meets its corporate financial performance for the business in collaboration with the Clinical Operations team.
• Set and maintain the staff budget cost centre of Clinical Project Management, including all internal resources, third-party providers, and departmental training requirements.
• Provide resources, costs, and timelines for new client projects.
• Managing the financial performance of multiple varied projects with the Project Manager's including achievement of financial targets, invoicing, cross charging, gap analysis, cost control, cash flow revenue, forecasting and profitability.
• Identify and manage financial issues and provide regular feedback on the financial performance of the team and project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leadership of Clinical Project Management department. Generation of a vision and strategic direction for the department, together with the tactical plans to put this into operation.
• Responsible for the delivery of all aspects of the function activities, including both outstanding science, revenues, and profitability. Note - our client is currently delivering double-digit growth year on year.
• Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on the strategic direction of Clinical Project Management and the wider organisation.
• Line management of the leaders for the functions and departments within Clinical Project Management and work with them to develop all staff within the function.
• Recruit, motivate and develop talented individuals for leadership roles within the departments.
• Supervise problem solving and resolution efforts to include management of risk, contingencies, and issues. Take accountability for proactive contingency plans to mitigate clinical risk.
• Identify quality issues within the study through regular review of site communications, monitoring visit reports, data flow information and quality assurance audit findings and own the implementation of appropriate corrective action plans. Manage and oversee the escalation of findings and action plans to appropriate parties.
• Work together with Quality management to ensure compliance and regulatory adherence at all times and build a quality culture across clinical operations incorporating a "right first-time" methodology.
• Collaborate with other functional groups within the company to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles. Ensure that Sponsor feedback is communicated and conveyed to other functional groups and