Senior Biometrics Delivery Lead, South Africa

Picture Yourself At Parexel:

The Senior Biometrics Delivery Lead, reporting into the Global Biometrics Account Lead (AL) or Global Biometrics Group Lead (GBGL), has overall accountability for the execution of the Data Operations strategy and the Data Operations technology set up for the project. The Senior DL provides overall leadership/management for database programming, data integration, data management, statistical and medical writing services on a project/program. General areas of responsibility include oversight of the Global Data Operations team members and their activities across all geographies, liaising with the AL, other functional leaders (both in GDO and across Parexel), and the client as a single point of contact to ensure that the Data Operations deliverables regarding timelines, resourcing, quality, and productivity are being met. The Senior DL will be responsible for managing budgets and resourcing for assigned studies. The Senior DL may take on some AL responsibilities for projects involving a small number of services, where no account lead is assigned. Senior DLs may mentor junior staff and Functional Leads for specific projects.

Main responsibilities include GDO Strategic Support and Team Management.

What You'll Do At Parexel::

• Provide an extensive range of leadership and influencing capabilities to achieve the business objectives and goals for both Parexel and clients

• Effectively communicate with internal and external customers as well as third party vendors

• Participate in cross functional meetings and support initiatives to ensure the delivery of milestones and timelines for clinical trials

• Ensure all systems both technical/non-technical are set up for complex projects/programs

• Responsible for the creation and execution of a project timelines plan covering all GDO deliverables; this includes the coordination of dependencies between Data Operation stakeholders (Data Management, Programming, Biostatistics) either within Parexel or at a client

• Provide technical knowledge and oversight and serve as an escalation point where appropriate

• Remain informed about developments in relevant regulations and guidelines

• With assistance provide input to proposals and attend Bid Defense meetings as required

• Ensure the operational team reviews the draft protocol from a Data Operations perspective

• Review and collate information required for the project tools, project plan, TMF, resourcing, etc. in collaboration with the PL/PM.

• Accountable for ensuring all team members access to tools and documents as required

• Ensure information entered in internal management systems is accurate and updated on a regular basis

• Establish efficient/effective working relationships with other functional leaders and experts

• With assistance provide leadership and direction to the project team members

• Communicate project metric targets to the project team members and guide team towards achieving them

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Several years’ experience within CRO/Pharma/Biotech

• Proven record of leading a project team in a technical/programming, data management or statistical environment with minimal supervision

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or industry related discipline

• Ability to successfully manage a full workload across multiple and varied studies with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail

• Knowledge of SOPs/guidelines, ICH-GCP and other applicable local and international regulations

• Project management skills such as improving presentation skills, public speaking foundations, proficiency in delivering impactful presentations to various audiences, speaking confidently and effectively

• Ability to adapt communication style to achieve optimal results in various professional contexts to enhance conversational outcomes

• Proficient negotiation and diplomacy skills

Why join us:

Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of the industry

Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your expertise

Professional advancement and development opportunities

Work life balance and flexible working hours