Practice Area Lead

The Practice Area Lead will represent the respective Practice/Services internally to PharmaLex and externally to clients.

This role will work closely with VDC Head(s) and all other relevant parties as applicable to define and plan the further strategy and growth of the Practice/Services VDC Head.

This individual will provide leadership to the International Service Leads (ISL) and Heads (where applicable) regarding:

• Strategic planning, implementation, and execution of the VDC services
• Developing, expanding, harmonizing, and promoting the Global VDC services
• Preparing business propositions for new / expanding Practice areas/Services 
• Analysis & review of the global target service delivery model, gap analysis and recommendation to cover any gaps including identification of M&A targets / potential partners 
• Define business technology needed for the Practice/Services, in close collaboration with relevant functions and in cross VDC settings; and proactively propose &

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Main tasks

• Work with the VDC Head, country VDC Heads and individual ISLs to define and develop, the strategy for the respective practice area

• Communicate and implement the strategy for the respective practice area and service lines
• Provide operational leadership and guidance to the ISLs to help them to develop suitable global tools, support and communication processes

• Work with ISLs to develop and maintain global analytical / business intelligence tools for the VDC (e.g., skill matrix, capacity planning, practice/service oversight, metrics)Support the ISLs on preparation of request for proposals / request for information and in participation in Bid defense meetings and other client meetings

Together with VDC head and other stakeholders, develop and maintain a global (cross-VDC) pricing structure for the respective practice/service to establish a transparent and competitive approach across all local units

• Act as an ambassador for a positive performance by educating and supporting the ISLs to think commercially and innovatively
• Interface for back-office functions with regard to business development / marketing activities, recruiting, finance and project management related activities
• To develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders including VDC heads, Country Heads, other Practice Area Leads, ISLs across all VDC practice areas, VDC employees

Critical qualifications, experience, ‘know-how’ and skills

• Degree in Life Science
• Excellent knowledge of applicable international legislation and regulatory framework
• Proven experience in assigned international practice/service
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiar to work with international teams for global projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-confidence and assertiveness
• Confidence to work alone as well as in a team
• Strategic, analytical and structured thinking
• Ability to assimilate and analyse information rapidly
• Ability to identify and offer solutions to problems in a pragmatic way
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to adjust rapidly to new, unknown, challenging situations
• Fluent in English

What Cencora offers

​Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

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