Job Description
Act as the figurative head of the organization when communicating with stockholders, government entities and the general public
Set the vision for the company and defining the overall strategy from launch to scale
Drive growth, profitability and company value
Drive day-to-day operations
Own the operational budget and managing burn rate
Provide expert guidance to all departments
Develop and implement scalable and efficient strategies to ensure consistent results and exponential growth
Ensure all clinical trials undertaken within the organization comply with the requirements of national and local legislation and ensures appropriate research governance, personnel, systems and structures are in place
Ensure effective communication across the organization with key individuals responsible for clinical trials
Establish systems for the management of complaints about clinical trials, including clinical trial research misconduct and fraud
Ensure supervisors of clinical trial research trainees have the appropriate skills, qualifications and resources
Report updates to the Board of Directors and corporate stakeholders regarding progress on strategic goals
Build strategic partnerships and relationships to drive growth
Be the public champion for the business
Establish credibility throughout the customer and partner network
Requirements
Master’s Degree
More than 10 years of experience working in upper management in the same or similar industry
Preferably experience leading and scaling a high growth start-up with venture funding
Experience in setting the vision for the company and defining the overall strategy from launch to scale
Proven track record of building successful products and high performing teams from the ground up
P&L responsibilities at CEO or another senior level
Experience in managing a Board of Directors and corporate stakeholders
Strong leadership, decision making and communication skills