FSP Associate Director Clinical Supplies

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The PPD FSP Solution:

PPD's Functional Service Provider division partner with and serve as an extension of our PPD team, supporting our customers key functions. We cover customer needs on every level, allowing them to do more with less, with an uncompromising commitment to quality. We deploy the same top-tier talent in ALL engagement models. Exceptionally trained, rigorously supported and technologically empowered to help customers manage capacity and set programs up for success.

Joining within our PPD FSP functional area, allows you to join the renowned PPD CRO and still gain invaluable client dedicated experience.

Summarized Purpose:

Manages a team of staff and/or managers and provides strategic leadership to the department.

Partners with senior leadership and executive staff on strategic planning, department wide initiatives and business development activities. Develops and/or implements process improvements and makes recommendations in workload organization of the department by focusing on end results using metrics and key performance indicators to manage performance. Acts as liaison with internal and external stakeholders in the provision and marketing of department services. Builds and maintains client relationships.

A Day in the Life:

· Accountable for functional management of teams to ensure successful execution of all department deliverables within assigned projects.

· Responsible for liaising externally with clients and internally with other departments. Provides troubleshooting and advice on issues as needed.

· Ensures that the department maintains accurate and timely processing financial commitments to clients and executive leadership

· Assists senior management with business development efforts to ensure the securing of new business by making presentations to sponsors, developing and reviewing bids and proposals, and conducting contract negotiations through to closure with the sponsor.

· Participates in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and improvement projects.

· Contributes to the hiring, development and implementation of global, regional and local functions and plans.

· Ensures staff is trained according to company policies and procedures.

Key to Success:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 8+ years).

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent English and communication skills both written and verbal

• Exceptional interpersonal, planning, organizational, problem solving, sense of urgency and decision making skills

• Demonstrated leadership and team building skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite

• Sharp focus on customers and attention to detail

• Ability to work in team environment, as well as work completely independent

• Comprehensive understanding of clinical supply operation

• Exceptional client building and 3rd party relationship management

• Excellent ability to provide customer service with the highest standards of quality and excellence

• Superb skill in bid preparation and bid defense

• Strong presentation skills and proven ability to represent the department

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.