Executive Vice President, EAPA

• Are you a natural leader and able to inspire?
• Do you have the drive, enthusiasm and talent to develop others?
• Does your ambition match that of our client?

Our client is a leading global CRO, a company that has enjoyed a sustained period of growth and success.  This has been driven by the successful delivery of clinical trials of the highest standards, through their people, innovation and transparency. Our client currently operates:

• Across all phases of clinical development
• Across all therapeutic areas
• Through combining global, international and local operating expertise
• Across over 90 countries with approximately 5000 personnel
• With over 30 years’ experience
• With a level of creativity and efficiency to add value to their sponsors and patients

As Executive Vice President, EAPA you will be expected to provide leadership and overall responsibility operationally for the highly successful Product Registration group across Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa (EAPA). You will be responsible for the further growth of existing groups and the continued development of new markets and teams.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will perform as a key member of the executive leadership team, leading the Clinical Operations and Project Management groups operationally and strategically.  Working with your senior management team you will help to define the long term strategy, vision, objectives, plans and programs for assigned markets and business functions.  You will also play a key role in integrating these into the overall corporate objectives, plans and programs to develop a single global focus.

The Executive Vice President, EAPA will manage the Product Registration group to address the needs of the company’s clients, takeholders, industry groups and employees in a responsible and ethical manner with due regard to social responsibilities.

The Executive Vice President, EAPA will assist, at all times, in promoting corporate values of the highest standards, developing, supporting and sponsoring activity that creates a work environment designed to attract and retain the best people, thereby ensuring the continued delivery of services that exceed customer expectations.

The successful candidate will have an advanced degree (Masters or PhD preferred) with substantial executive management experience and
an in-depth understanding of the CRO sector. The Executive Vice President, EAPA will have a strategic approach with excellent business acumen and the ability to align strategies and recommendations with Clinical Operations and Project Management objectives. You will have an adaptable and flexible style of collaborating with key stakeholders in establishing the vision, setting the direction as well as having the ability to quickly gain credibility, influence and partner with business leaders and customers.

This is an extremely visible role, with a high level of responsibility, autonomy and influence, with an equally significant level of accountability. Corporate growth and success will be mirrored by your own personal and professional growth within this career shaping role.

If you are interested in this role, please visit our website www.pharma-search.co.uk  or telephone Dr Grant Coren in strictest confidence on 01442 345 340.  Alternatively, please send your CV to grant@pharma-search.co.uk.