Job Summary

• The Director Country Head is accountable for strategic and operational management of clinical research and development activities in mid to large-size country.
• This role is responsible for line management of Functional Managers (FM)/Clinical Research Managers (CRM) and other GCO staff, as required.
• Contribute to shaping the environment for clinical trials in the country and develop plans and strategy for team engagement with local investigational sites, regulatory bodies and key stakeholders within the country.

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Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Life Sciences
• Minimum of 10 years of clinical research experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proven ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness
• Ability to manage complexity under pressure
• Proven track record of people and project management
• Strong in hiring, training, developing and evaluation of leaders and people managers
• Strong decision-making and financial management skills
• Flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Effective issue resolution and ability to generate and implement contingency plans
• Excellent knowledge of drug development, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in English
• Computer literacy
• Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate and handle multiple priorities within a matrix environment

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