Principal Business Enablement Lead
The Development Operations Business Enablement department is responsible for overseeing activities critical to the seamless operation of Development Operations. This encompasses various areas of Operational Excellence, including Quality & Compliance, Process Management, and Strategic Sourcing. As a key member of this team, you will contribute and/or lead in driving initiatives aimed at executing and implementing business and sourcing strategies to support the delivery of the Development Operations portfolio. You will enhance operational efficiency and/or sourcing effectiveness using change management and project management principles. Your responsibilities will extend beyond operational excellence and/or sourcing expertise as you will serve as a positive role model and may act as a peer mentor for team members. Additionally, you will act as a representative of Alexion, fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and/or suppliers.
Accountabilities
- Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify, design, and implement portfolio delivery solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Serve as process owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Development Operations activities, ensuring consistent standards and best practices.
- Develop and implement comprehensive tools, guidelines, and training materials for study-related processes, metrics, and financial tracking.
- Guide and advise stakeholders, including Functional Service Providers and Clinical Research Organizations, on process optimization and system improvements.
- Lead pivotal initiatives to promote broader and more effective use of data, tools, and processes across the organization.
- Drive consistency and standardization of standard processes across Development Operations through cross-functional collaboration and leadership.
Essential Skills/Experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in clinical practice/healthcare, life sciences, or drug development with 3-5+ years of clinical research experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Project management experience in drug and non-drug projects.
Strong problem-solving abilities with experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills for interaction at all levels internally and externally to the company.
Desirable Skills/Experience
Expert with MS Office programs, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the conduct of clinical data management in global trials.
Experience in SOP writing.
Knowledge of Change Management principles (and experience in implementation).
Experience in document management systems.
Alexion Canada
Since beginning our operations in Canada in 2009, Alexion has been working tirelessly to bring innovative medicines to the millions of Canadians living with rare diseases. Our pioneering 30-year legacy, our scientific expertise and our commitment to patient-centric decision-making are the foundations of what we are today – a company with a mission to transform lives.
Our Canadian team
We know that people living with a rare disease and their families deserve our unwavering commitment and investment into finding and accessing therapies that help them live longer, fuller lives. Our presence in Canada has grown to over 200 employees and includes a global research and development hub, made up of highly skilled professionals responsible for conducting our clinical trials in Canada and around the world, as well as our dedicated and passionate local teams that ensures our treatments reach those who need them. Together, we are driving patient impact locally and globally.
How we work
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Alexion embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements. Alexion is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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