Head of Projects and Analytical Solutions

Veramed
Nottingham
9 months ago
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Veramed is looking for a Head of Projects and Analytical Solutions to lead and manage approximately 100 professionals, including statisticians, programmers, data managers, and technologists across Europe, India, and North America.

This strategic leadership role focuses on delivering high-quality biometrics and data management services, ensuring operational excellence, and achieving financial targets. You will play a pivotal role in driving growth, maintaining strong client relationships, and ensuring optimal project delivery in line with organizational goals.

Strong leadership and people management capabilities are a must. With a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biostatistics, Data Science, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field and 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in biostatistics, clinical research, or related life sciences consulting organizations.


Key responsibilities:


P&L Ownership:

  • Full ownership of a profit and loss statement, ensuring revenue management and sustained profitability.
  • Develop and execute strategies to meet and exceed financial targets.


Strategic Leadership:

  • Drive commercial activities with business development and account management teams to win project-based work
  • Keeping a pulse on the market to understand client needs, recommend new product and service offerings, develop go-to-market strategies with the commercial team to drive a suite of project-based services
  • Lead and inspire a diverse, cross-functional team of professionals across multiple regions.
  • Define operational strategies to drive scalable and efficient project delivery.


Client and Account Management:

  • Work closely with Account Managers to ensure client satisfaction, retention, and growth.
  • Establish strong relationships with key clients, serving as an executive sponsor when required.
  • Ensuring high quality delivery, compliance and client satisfaction


Project Management & Resourcing:

  • Oversee project resourcing strategies to ensure projects are staffed with the right talent at the right time.
  • Manage projects against target margins and timelines, including near- and long-term forecasting for a comprehensive view of portfolio profitability
  • Implement best-in-class project management practices to deliver on time, within scope, and on budget.


Service Line Leadership:

  • Manage and collaborate with Service Line Leads (Statistics and Programming, DMC, Statistical Consulting, Evidence & Value Generation, Data
  • Management and Technology) to refine service offerings and develop innovative solutions.
  • Ensure service lines meet evolving industry demands and regulatory requirements.


Talent Development:

  • Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
  • Oversee talent management strategies, including recruitment, retention, and succession planning.


Minimum Qualification Requirements

Education:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Biostatistics, Data Science, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.


Experience:

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in biostatistics, clinical research, or related life sciences consulting organizations.
  • Proven experience with P&L management
  • Extensive background managing cross-functional, global teams.


Skills:

  • Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage senior client relationships.
  • Understanding of project management methodologies and resourcing strategies in a consulting environment.

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