Executive Director, Global Head of Site Services and Partnerships

Executive Director, Global Head of Site Services and Partnerships
Remote within the US

Overview:

Fortrea is seeking an experienced and visionary Executive Director, Global Head of Site Services and Partnerships to lead our global Site Services and Partnerships department. This role requires a dynamic leader who will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of the department, overseeing financial sustainability, and delivering operational excellence while cultivating a high-performance culture. The successful candidate will spearhead the development and execution of data analytics, site services, engagement, and partnership strategies across diverse study portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Change Management: Lead transformational initiatives aligning with long-term organizational goals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Operational & Financial Oversight: Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and resource allocation to ensure fiscal responsibility and enhance operational efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and representing the organization at key industry forums.
• Team Leadership & Culture Building: Mentor and develop a high-performing leadership team while promoting an inclusive, accountable, and innovative workplace.
• Business Growth & Innovation: Identify new business opportunities, promote innovative thinking, and enhance service delivery to position the organization as an industry leader.

Key Leadership Competencies:

• Visionary and strategic thinking
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Leadership in change management and adaptability
• Effective stakeholder engagement and influence without authority
• Operational excellence and results orientation
• Cross-functional collaboration and breaking down silos
• Emotional intelligence and people leadership
• Strong understanding and experience of driving site-related metrics and performance, site management, cultivating site relationships, and leading strategic site partnerships

Qualifications:

• Minimum Required:
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 15+ years of experience in research and development or clinical research (pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO), including 5+ years leading cross-functional development programs
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proven experience as an Executive Director, VP, or Senior Leader in a growth-oriented organization
  • Strong financial and operational leadership skills
  • Experience in driving site-related performance metrics and cultivating strategic site partnerships

Pay Range:225,000 - 250,000k

Benefits: All job offers will bebased on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here. Application Deadline: February 28th, 2025

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