Executive
CLIN.GEN.P6
Sets organizational vision for clinical R&D and oversees clinical governance, compliance, and audit preparedness across all trials.
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. Develop a comprehensive study protocol that outlines objectives and methodology.
- 2. Assemble a diverse team of experts across disciplines, including clinical staff, data managers, and regulatory specialists.
- 3. Prepare and submit all necessary documents to regulatory authorities for approval.
- 4. Recruit and screen eligible participants, ensuring their needs and rights are prioritized throughout the process.
- 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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Componentsshow ▾
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 ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Research VI | common | medium0.70 | — |
| Clinical Research 6 | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Principal Clinical Research | common | medium0.78 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
- code=19-0000title=Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review