Clinical Program Oncology Director

Ipsen Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Clinical Program Oncology Director to lead its oncology clinical development programs. This role involves managing a team of Clinical Project Managers and ensuring successful execution of clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in clinical program management and a strong ability to work with various stakeholders. This position is based in London, UK, offering a collaborative environment focused on innovation and strategic planning in drug development.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing clinical development programs.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global clinical development programs for various oncology assets.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor Clinical Project Managers and leads.
• Ensure compliance with all SOPs and guidelines.

Skills

Clinical program management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Operational excellence

Education

Advanced degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

Cookie Notice**Title:**Clinical Program Oncology Director**Company:**Ipsen Biopharm Ltd**About Ipsen:**Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!For more information, visit us at and follow our latest news on and .**Job Description:****Titre :**Director Clinical Development Programs**Société:**Ipsen Biopharm Ltd**A propos d'Ipsen:**Ipsen est un groupe biopharmaceutique mondial de taille moyenne, spécialisé dans les médicaments transformateurs dans trois aires thérapeutiques : l'oncologie, les maladies rares et les neurosciences. Forts de près de 100 ans d'expérience en développement, avec des Hubs mondiaux aux États-Unis, en France et au Royaume-Uni, nous focalisons nos efforts là où les besoins médicaux non satisfaits sont importants, grâce à la recherche et à l'innovation.Nos équipes passionnées, présentes dans plus de 40 pays, se concentrent sur l'essentiel et s'efforcent chaque jour d'apporter des médicaments aux patients dans 88 pays. Nous construisons un environnement de travail qui met en avant un leadership centré sur l'humain et favorise une culture de collaboration, d'excellence et d'impact. Au sein d’Ipsen, chaque individu est encouragé à être soi-même, à grandir et à s’épanouir aux côtés du succès de l'entreprise. Rejoignez-nous dans notre démarche vers une croissance durable, en créant un impact réel sur les patients et la société.Pour plus d'informations, visitez notre site web à l'adresse et suivez nos dernières actualités sur et .**Description de l'emploi :****Job Title:*****Director Clinical Development Programs (CPD)*****Division / Function:**R&D / R&D Clinical Development Operations**Manager’s Job Title:**Sr Director, Clinical Development Programs or VP Clinical Development Operations**Ipsen Job Profile:**Clinical Science > Clinical Operations > Clinical Trial Operations**Location:** London, UK or Paris, France**WHAT -** **Summary & Purpose of the Position*** The Clinical Program Director (CPD) holds full accountability for the global clinical development program(s) in scope, leading and developing a team of Clinical Project Managers (CPMs), Clinical Monitoring Leads (CMLs) and CTAs* He/she drives excellence in external stakeholder management and leads the clinical partnerships for the programs and studies in scope, ensuring that Ipsen is seen as a partner of choice for external stakeholders and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner* The CPD is responsible for the clinical development plan and leads all clinical development operations aspects for the assets in scope at Asset Team level, ensuring cross-functional oversight of all program and study related activities* The CPD leverages market/industry insights to drive innovation and shape the company processes and programs to increase efficiency and collaboration* CPD could manage 1-2 program or multiple indications in a program**WHAT -** **Main Responsibilities & Technical Competencies****Team Management responsibilities:**Accountable for forecasting/managing resources and for driving one-team, transparency, accountability and collaboration behaviors within his/her team and transversally within the organisation:* Recruits, manages, develops, mentors and trains Clinical Project Managers (CPMs), Clinical Monitoring Leads (CMLs) and Clinical Trial Assistants (CTAs) as applicable, within area of responsibility,* Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, continues improvement, and operational excellence**Clinical Program Management responsibilities*** Provides clinical and operational expertise and guidance for the design, implementation strategy, resourcing and budgetary planning for clinical programs. Works closely with the Therapeutic area Clinical Development Managers, Biostats and cross-functional team members on the programs to outline the design of the Clinical Development Plan (CDP); Target product profiles (TPP) etc* Accountable for forecasting CDO resources (internal/external), timelines and budgets needed on the clinical programs to deliver on the milestones. Sits on the Clinical Development teams and represents clinical operations on the Asset team* Accountable and responsible for outlining the clinical operations strategy to deliver on the clinical development plans. This includes CRO selection, country/site selection strategy, recruitment rates etc* Ensures that the timelines and all key deliverables for the clinical study clinical are followed and appropriately shared and aligned at AT level, and with her/his line manager, TA CDO Head and Head of CDO in order to support the delivery of clinical development objectives and achieve Clinical Excellence.* Responsible and accountable for managing relationships with Service Providers (SP). Responsible for issue escalation, timely resolution of issues and supporting the CPMs in the SP oversight and the delivery on the clinical studies* Responsible and accountable for ensuring all the clinical studies within the program are delivering on time and within budget* Provides expertise as required as a contributing author in the development of clinical documents (e.g. study concept, annual updates of the Investigator Brochures, IND, Briefing documents etc…), and to ensure that the assigned dedicated CPMs are providing an expert/functional review of study documents (e.g. Protocol, Reporting and Analysing Plan, Clinical Study Reports and other key documents) during the course of the clinical program* Contributes as required to advisory boards, expert scientific committees, and on submission teams* Brings in the industry insights into Ipsen to ensure we are building the organization to the future state* Analyse and recommend solutions to his/her line manager and other Heads of Department within CDO and R&D on the organisation and participation in effective clinical trial programs.* Drives changes in processes for continuous improvement, trainings and adaptation to business model changes.* Ensures all program activities within the framework are in compliance with Global SOPs, and other documentation in force within the Ipsen Group, ensuring timely reading and understanding of relevant SOPs.* Performs any other activity as may reasonably be required by his/her line manager from time to time**HOW - Behavioural Competencies Required****Drive Vision and Strategy**• Paints a compelling picture of the vision (future status quo) and strategy that motivates others to action.The CPD must lead clinical development programs and shape company processes. Strategic vision is essential to guide teams and align with long-term goals.The CPD is responsible for the clinical development plan and leads all clinical development operations aspects for the assets in scope at Asset Team level. Leverages market/industry insights to drive innovation and shape the company processes and programs to increase efficiency and collaboration. CPD could manage 1-2 program or multiple indications in a program.**Ensures Accountability**• Ensures single accountable referents per task/project/outcome (independent of organizational context or multi-team projects); • Builds and anchors