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P6
CLIN.GEN.P6
Executive
Clinical Research

Executive

CLIN.GEN.P6

P6P6 — Principal Professionalmedium0.70draftglobalv1

Sets organizational vision for clinical R&D and oversees clinical governance, compliance, and audit preparedness across all trials.

Level
P6 · P6 — Principal Professional · 12–18 yrs
Function · Focus
Clinical Research · General
Market pay (median)
Pay basis
model pending

Sets organizational vision for clinical R&D and oversees clinical governance, compliance, and audit preparedness across all trials.

The story of this role

Who does this work

A Clinical Research Coordinator who wants to design and conduct successful clinical trials that advance medical science and improve patient lives.

The problem this role solves

  • The external problem: There is increasing competition in the pharmaceutical industry, making it necessary to develop innovative approaches to clinical trials.
  • The internal problem: The coordinator often feels overwhelmed by the complexity of regulatory requirements and the need for effective communication within study teams.
  • Why it matters: Every patient deserves access to safe and effective treatments available through rigorous scientific evaluation.

The plan

  1. 1. Develop a comprehensive study protocol that outlines objectives and methodology.
  2. 2. Assemble a diverse team of experts across disciplines, including clinical staff, data managers, and regulatory specialists.
  3. 3. Prepare and submit all necessary documents to regulatory authorities for approval.
  4. 4. Recruit and screen eligible participants, ensuring their needs and rights are prioritized throughout the process.
  5. 5. Monitor trials diligently to ensure compliance, collect data accurately, and analyze results to establish safety and efficacy.

What's at stake

1. Encounter significant delays or failures in trials due to poor planning or insufficient resources. 2. Risk the safety of participants and the integrity of the research due to lack of adherence to protocols or regulations.

Success looks like

1. Successfully lead clinical trials that result in new drugs or devices receiving regulatory approval. 2. Achieve recognition for the team’s work, contributing to improved patient outcomes and advancing medical knowledge.

Summary

Sets organizational vision for clinical R&D and oversees clinical governance, compliance, and audit preparedness across all trials.

Level — P6 — Principal Professional

Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level

Scope
Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
Autonomy
Defines direction; minimal oversight
Complexity
Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
Impact
Organization-wide
Decision rights
Sets technical strategy for a major area
Leadership
Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
Typical experience
12–18 yrs

Core outputs

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Responsibilities5

  • Defines long-term clinical development strategiescommonlevel
  • Serves as senior liaison with regulatory authoritiescommonlevel
  • Shapes company-wide policiescommonlevel
  • Oversees clinical governance and compliancecommonlevel
  • Ensures audit preparednesscommonlevel

Tasks3

  • Define clinical strategiescommonlevel
  • Liaise with regulatory authoritiescommonlevel
  • Shape company policiescommonlevel

Skills5

  • Executive leadershipcommonlevel
  • Strategic networkingcommonlevel
  • Crisis managementcommonlevel
  • Governancecommonlevel
  • Audit preparednesscommonlevel

Knowledge5

  • Clinical governancecommonlevel
  • Regulatory compliancecommonlevel
  • Audit processescommonlevel
  • Strategic networkingcommonlevel
  • Crisis management strategiescommonlevel

competency5

  • Executive Leadershipcommonlevel
  • Strategic networkingcommonlevel
  • Crisis Managementcommonlevel
  • Governance and compliancecommonlevel
  • Audit preparednesscommonlevel

qualification2

  • Highest relevant degree with 15+ years including senior leadership in R&Dcommonlevel
  • Executive education or MBAcommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
AliasTypeConfidenceApproved
Clinical Research VIcommonmedium0.70
Clinical Research 6commonmedium0.66
Principal Clinical Researchcommonmedium0.78
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O*NET / SOC

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