Senior Director, Program and Project Management, Evinova

This is a field-based position, with the candidate preferably based on the East Coast.

Are you ready to be part of the future of healthcare? Can you think big, be bold, and harness the power of digital and AI to tackle longstanding life sciences challenges? Then Evinova, a new health tech business part of the AstraZeneca Group might be for you

Transform billions of patients’ lives through technology, data, and innovative ways of working. You’re disruptive, decisive, and transformative. Someone excited to use technology to improve patients’ health. We’re building a new Health-tech business – Evinova, a fully-owned subsidiary of AstraZeneca Group.

Evinova delivers market-leading digital health solutions that are science-based, evidence-led, and human experience-driven. Thoughtful risks and quick decisions come together to accelerate innovation across the life sciences sector. Be part of a diverse team that pushes the boundaries of science by digitally empowering a deeper understanding of the patients we’re helping. Launch pioneering digital solutions that improve the patients’ experience and deliver better health outcomes.

The Role:

As the Head of Program and Project Management for Evinova's eCOA platform, you will lead a team of project leaders to drive the strategic and operational success of our digital health platform. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in SaaS delivery for clinical trials and the ability to meet the complex needs of top pharmaceutical companies. Your leadership will be crucial in driving innovation, developing your team, and ensuring customer satisfaction, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Strategic Leadership

• Define and Implement Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive program and project management strategy that aligns with Evinova’s business objectives and accelerates growth in the clinical trials sector.

• Innovate and Drive Change: Lead initiatives to innovate project delivery models, embracing new methodologies and technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Align with Industry Trends: Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in clinical trial technology to ensure Evinova remains at the forefront of the industry.

Program and Project Oversight

• SaaS Delivery Excellence: Oversee the delivery of SaaS-based eCOA solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.

• Risk and Compliance Management: Proactively identify and manage risks associated with clinical trial data capture, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

• Resource Optimization: Strategically allocate resources across projects to maximize productivity and ensure optimal project outcomes.

Team Leadership and Development

• Build High-Performing Teams: Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, technical consultants, and support staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Promote Employee Growth: Implement programs and initiatives that encourage professional development, knowledge sharing, and career advancement within the team.

• Collaborative Culture: Cultivate a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, open communication, and teamwork across all levels of the organization.

Customer Engagement and Success

• Enhance Customer Satisfaction: Ensure exceptional customer experiences by adopting best practices in service delivery, acting as a subject matter expert in eCOA systems.

• Build Strong Relationships: Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners to drive customer retention and loyalty.

• Thought Leadership: Represent Evinova as an industry expert through publications, presentations, and participation in conferences, contributing to the advancement of clinical trial methodologies.

Operational Excellence

• Process Improvement: Establish and refine project management methodologies, processes, and tools to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness in clinical trial data capture.

• Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project delivery, customer satisfaction, and team performance, providing regular reports to executive leadership.

• Financial Management: Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial tracking for all programs and projects, ensuring financial objectives are met.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Stakeholder Alignment: Work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Product Development, Marketing, and Customer Support to ensure alignment of project goals with organizational objectives.

• Product Development Support: Collaborate with the Product team to provide insights and feedback from a project management perspective, influencing the product roadmap and development priorities.

• Market Expansion: Support business development initiatives by providing expertise in proposals, client meetings, and strategic planning for market growth.

Experience, Qualifications & Education Required:

Experience

• Industry Experience: Minimum of 10 years’ experience in SaaS delivery for data capture in clinical trials, ideally with eCOA, EDC, or RTSM systems used in Phase I-IV clinical trials.

• Leadership Experience: At least 8 years in a strategic leadership role managing large, cross-functional teams and complex projects within the life sciences or clinical research industry.

• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated success in implementing and managing project management methodologies and best practices in a clinical trial environment.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of implementation of e-Clinical software systems, such as eCOA, EDC, RTSM, eConsent.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana).

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards in clinical research (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11).

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification is desirable.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• MBA or Master’s degree is preferred.

Why Evinova (AstraZeneca)?

Evinova draws on AstraZeneca’s deep experience developing novel therapeutics, informed by insights from thousands of patients and clinical researchers. Together, we can accelerate the delivery of life-changing medicines, improve the design and delivery of clinical trials for better patient experiences and outcomes, and think more holistically about patient care before, during, and after treatment. We know that regulators, healthcare professionals, and care teams at clinical trial sites do not want a fragmented approach. They do not want a future where every pharmaceutical company provides its own, different digital solutions. They want solutions that work across the sector, simplify their workload, and benefit patients broadly. By bringing our solutions to the wider healthcare community, we can help build more unified approaches to how we all develop and deploy digital technologies, better serving our teams, physicians, and ultimately patients. Evinova represents a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes with digital and AI to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards for the sector. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of health tech business to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.