Pfizer Australia Pty Ltd is looking for a Director, Regional Operations Lead to play a pivotal role in shaping and driving operational strategy for clinical trials across the Australia and New Zealand region. You will partner with leadership to ensure quality, compliance, and effective resource management for our clinical development goals.
What You'll Do
- Partner with the Head of Regional Site Operations and Directors of Clinical Site Operations (DCSOs) to shape regional strategies and contribute to global clinical development goals.
- Represent Site Operations within the region, ensuring input on resources and processes, and sharing critical operational information.
- Oversee effective end-to-end resource planning and allocation across the portfolio for designated regions to ensure balanced resource allocation for Site Management and Monitoring roles.
- Oversee and drive quality & compliance and goal-related metrics for regions, including Functional Sourcing Partner (FSP) management metrics.
- Conduct regional trend analysis, identify and analyze trends within Site Management & Monitoring, and propose and track corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
- Partner with global teams, including Process Standards Leads, to implement quality improvement initiatives and ensure consistent application of best practices.
- Lead regional communities of practice.
- Provide quality oversight and support to clinical trials across the region to ensure inspection readiness, and support audits and inspections.
- Build and utilize relationships throughout the organization to achieve divisional goals.
- Independently initiate and manage projects, making sound judgments in complicated decision-making processes.
What We're Looking For
- BA/BS/MS/MSc or equivalent with at least 10 years of clinical trial operations experience.
- Extensive understanding of site operations process, GCP, study management and regulatory operations.
- Strong leadership and management skills.
- Proven track record of successful project management.
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work autonomously or collaboratively in a matrix environment.
- Effective stakeholder management and influence within matrix environments.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a related discipline.
- In-depth experience in pharmaceutical or clinical trial settings working in a global pharmaceutical company.
- Demonstrated People management experience.
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit adaptive risk management capabilities.
- Proficient in strategic leadership.
- Ability to drive innovative solutions and enhance organizational efficiency.
- Advanced problem-solving abilities and dedication to achieving new milestones.
- Outstanding leadership and mentoring abilities.
- Adaptability and resilience in dynamic business environments.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards across countries.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Office Suite
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the regional leadership team, partnering directly with the Head of Regional Site Operations and Directors of Clinical Site Operations (DCSOs), and reporting to the Head of Regional Site Operations.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid parental leave
- Access to Health & Wellness apps
- Career Growth Experiences program
- Recognition & rewards program
- Paid volunteer days
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Pfizer Learning Academy access to top content providers
- Access to flu vaccines & skin checks
- Options to purchase additional leave
- Salary packaging & novated lease options
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located within the Australia and New Zealand region.
Pfizer Australia and New Zealand’s diverse workforce represents the patients we serve and the communities in which we operate. With a focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), Pfizer ANZ ensures our people are heard and cared for.
