Clinigen is a rapidly growing global specialty pharmaceutical services business with a unique combination of services across the pharmaceutical lifecycle. We currently have over 1,000 employees headquartered in the UK with global offices in the US, EU (Belgium, Germany, France), Asia Pacific and South Africa. Clinigen is growing rapidly and is positioned well for an exciting future of continued expansion.
Please note this role is available on a hybrid basis from either our Weybridge or Burton upon Trent office locations.
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic VP RWD, a commercially minded, client facing leader with strong operational expertise and a natural ability to inspire and lead teams. This is a senior role in the Clinigen Managed Access leadership team, having responsibility for strategic Real World Data insight planning and generating in the context of MA, incl. designing and building the capability for Real World Data within Clinigen.
An effective member of the Managed Access leadership team, you will be the interface between the commercial and the RWD operations team and will work across the Group to build the strategic capability to enable Clinigen to be the thought leader in the MAP RWD space and drive delivery for RWD. With full ownership of the RWD P&L, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact in a high growth, purpose driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy and Planning
* Define and evolve the RWD strategy aligned with industry trends and customer needs, that feeds into the overall global Managed Access strategies including but not exhaustive on types of data. This spans strategic client advisory activities, data collection through to full analysis packages
* Design fit for purpose RWD solutions leveraging MAPs, collaborating with internal experts in regulatory, operations, market access
* Build and deliver a one-year operational plan with responsibility for the P&L of RWD
* Develop innovative approaches to be able to be the thought leader in Managed Access for RWD and insights derived from that data
* Keep up to date with the market trends, competitive landscape and client needs in order to ensure our service offering is ahead of the competition
Business Development
* Act as a senior client-facing advisor to our clients on RWD strategies and execution
* Support the Business Development team in crafting compelling RWD components for proposals
* Design clear offerings for clients that meet or exceed expectations, considering different client personas and differing client segmentation and defining bespoke offerings per segment, as required
* Drive thought leadership via case studies, white papers, publications, webinars etc. to showcase Clinigen’s capabilities
Operational Delivery Oversight
* Build team to deliver against client deliverables
* Create fit for purpose scalable processes to enable efficient running of the RWD portfolio both meeting and pre-empting client expectations and supporting repeat business
* Guide the operational team, ensuring quality, compliance and highest customer satisfaction, e.g. by tailoring deliverables to clients’ needs
* Senior oversight on vendor relationships supporting RWD delivery
* Plan for resource linked to the Pipeline requirements
Managed Access Leadership Team
* Work cross functionally to ensure smooth integration of RWD components within MAPs and alignment with other Clinigen service offerings
* Proactively input into the BU goals, strategy and direction to deliver long range plan and annual
* budgets aligned to the Group’s long-term strategy
* Ensure all key stakeholders across the Group are updated on the RWD offerings and status for Clinigen
People Development
* Lead, mentor and develop both direct and indirect reports to drive high performance.
* Ensure the team is appropriately resourced and structured to deliver strategic goals.
* Create and maintain clear succession and development plans, aligned with individual, team, and Group objectives.
* Identify and retain top talent through regular feedback, engagement, and growth opportunities.
* Communicate key messages effectively across the team and broader Group.
* Collaborate with HR to address skill gaps and implement targeted development plans.
* Promote a culture of coaching, recognition and teamwork, aligned with Clinigen’s values and KPIs.
Requirements
* Extensive experience (10+ years) within the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, CRO with a background in pharmacoepidemiology, public health, or a related life science field
* Pharmacoepidemiological knowledge and experience, incl. study designs, methods and analysis
* Strong experience in designing and interpreting RWD collections
* Deep understanding of the regulatory RWD landscape, data quality aspects, data sources
* Demonstrated success in strategy development for various stakeholders, client management, building RWD offerings, and crossfunctional leadership
* Demonstrable track record of leading successful teams that have consistently exceeded sales and profit targets, over multiple years
* A confident people manager, with experience in managing global teams and remote employees
* Experience in motivating and mentoring individuals to create high-performing, diverse teams
* Excellent networker, negotiator and influencer
* Proactive and solutions-driven, with a high level of accountability and ownership for driving results through people
* Ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to collaborate effectively on projects with mutually beneficial outcomes
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage scientific and business audiences
Benefits
* 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Discretionary Bonus Scheme
* Pension contributions 5% matched
* Private Healthcare.
* Life assurance 4 x annual salary
* Flexible Benefits Platform with £25/month Company contribution
* Annual salary review
* Independent financial advice service
* Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme
* Shopping discounts with retailers
* Long service awards
* Recognition scheme & employee of the year awards
Interested? We would love to hear from you, please apply today for consideration.