Executive Director, Clinical Platforms & Product Development
2 days ago
Maidenhead
Fortrea seeks a senior technology and operations leader to define, build, and operationalize the Clinical Platforms ecosystem. The Executive Director partners with the Vice President, Clinical IT Platforms, to drive end‑to‑end product development, platform strategy, and delivery execution across the clinical technology portfolio. • Product Strategy & Engineering, • Define and execute the clinical platforms product strategy and roadmap aligned to Fortrea’s enterprise and clinical delivery objectives., • Lead end‑to‑end product development life‑cycle: ideation, engineering, validation, deployment, and lifecycle management., • Drive adoption of a product‑centric operating model (agile, DevOps, customer‑first delivery)., • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with regulatory and data‑privacy requirements., • Evaluate and integrate digital health, AI/ML, and emerging technologies to improve clinical trial and patient experience., • Continuously assess market, competitive, and technology trends to keep Fortrea competitive., • Clinical Platforms Operations & Delivery, • Oversee day‑to‑day operating model for Clinical Platforms, ensuring delivery predictability, quality, and efficiency., • Own PMO governance: portfolio prioritization, execution discipline, delivery standards, reporting cadence, and performance metrics., • Proactively identify and mitigate risks, dependencies, and resource constraints., • Align product roadmaps with delivery capacity and drive continuous improvement in speed, cost, and quality., • Clinical Domain & Trial Lifecycle Integration, • Ensure platform support for the entire clinical trial lifecycle: study startup, site management, data capture, monitoring, safety, and regulatory submission., • Translate clinical and operational needs into technology‑enabled solutions that improve efficiency, compliance, and data integrity., • Partner with Global Clinical Development and Clinical Pharmacology teams to align platform capabilities with trial execution needs., • Stakeholder & Cross‑Functional Leadership, • Act as the primary integrator across Clinical Operations, Commercial, Quality, Regulatory, Security, and Data Privacy., • Establish clear accountability, governance, and decision‑making across complex initiatives., • Simplify complexity through clear ownership and streamlined processes., • Client, Commercial & Bid Defense Enablement, • Partner with the Head of Digital Health & Innovation for client engagements, sponsor meetings, and bid defense activities., • Develop and deliver platform narratives, demonstrations, and supporting materials., • Position platforms as a differentiated capability in commercial interactions., • Executive Communications & Platform Storytelling, • Own development of executive‑level communications, presentations, and external‑facing materials., • Build and maintain a standardized library of platform assets (decks, demos, one‑pagers)., • Ensure messaging aligns with Fortrea strategy, brand, and value proposition., • Vendor & Partner Management, • Lead strategic vendor and technology partner management, including performance SLAs and delivery outcomes., • Drive vendor optimization, cost efficiency, and performance improvement initiatives., • Provide executive‑level recommendations on partner strategy and investment decisions., • Financial, Operational & Talent Leadership, • Own budget, financial planning, and resource allocation for Clinical Platforms., • Lead and scale high‑performing global product, engineering, and operations teams., • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement., • Build organizational capability in product management, engineering excellence, and platform operations., • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, Life Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field. (Equivalent experience may be considered.), • Experience: 12+ years in clinical research, CRO, pharmaceutical, or regulated healthcare technology environments., • Demonstrated experience leading end‑to‑end product development and building enterprise‑scale applications/platforms., • Deep understanding of the full clinical trial lifecycle and supporting technology ecosystems., • Proven experience in digital health technologies, clinical platforms, or patient‑centric solutions., • Significant leadership experience across product management, engineering, and operational delivery., • Experience operating and leading complex PMO and enterprise delivery functions., • Track record supporting client‑facing engagements, sponsor interactions, and bid defense activities., • Strong experience managing vendor ecosystems and external strategic partners., • Experience working in highly matrixed, global organizations., • Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution., • Master’s degree (MBA, Health Informatics, or related field)., • Experience in clinical monitoring, project management, or clinical operations delivery., • Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, SAFe, ITIL, Agile). Fortrea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr