Oncology (Dta) Operations Director – (Portfolio Planning, Operational Excellence & Team Coordination
Greater New York City Area
This is a unique position created to have oversight over the oncology therapeutic area and support senior managementAligned strategic plans with project teams (LI to phase 2). Developed and implemented tools to review portfolio (risk and value) to better assign prioritization and budgets to meet goals. Improved deliverables by working together with, and advising, teams regarding the market environment and business aspects of development plans. Ran the operational aspects of the DTA Leadership and Portfolio committees. Oversee resource planning and implemented new planning tools to improve utilization. Work on the yearly DTA strategic and communication plans for senior management review. Led and participated in various work-streams including Nutley site closure and move to NYC, governance structure, systems and process. Set up multiple partnerships between the DTA and academia/as well as an industry wide pre-competitive consortia to develop improved surrogate end points for trials. Planned, developed and ran 2 significant offsite meetings for the group, with positive results. Worked with the Zelboraf and Alectenib teams that moved from phase 1 to phase 3. Mentored DTA members, resulting in improved individual performance and motivation.