Product Director Study Design & Planning - Evinova
Join Evinova and help us propel the life sciences sector forward in digital health!
Evinova is a health-tech business, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, from the inside. Through our application of science-based expertise, evidence-led rigour, and human experience-driven insight, our digital solutions are deliberately designed so that everyone can reach better health outcomes together. Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group.
Evinova’s ambition is to transform healthcare, powered by digital, science and collaborations, to deliver the healthcare outcomes and experience that patients care about the most. At the foundation is transforming how we work to plan and design clinical trials portfolio.
Our Digital Health product “study design and planning companion” supports clinical study design teams as they work from concept inception through protocol approval.The tool is a one stop shop for clinical trials design and planning process using the power of data and analytics to put the information needed at the fingertips of clinical study design & planning experts (science and operations).Through this they will have the space to create breakthrough patient and site-centric trial designs and operational plans beyond that which is predictable.
The Design & Planning Product Director supports the Head of Design & Planning by leading the work for the multiple and complex features across the study design & planning process.Under the guidance of the Head of Design and Planning, you will apply your specialized knowledge in product strategy and management to guide the exploration, development, and implementation of the app's features and capabilities. Your leadership will ensure these elements contribute to the strategic goals focused on generating value in the design, planning, and budgeting of clinical trials.
The job holder works in close partnership with other members of Evinova product owners, IT, data science, process owners and external partners.
Under the leadership of the Head of Design & Planning, the role encompasses a multifaceted approach to product development and strategy.
Key responsibilities are categorized as follows:
Product Strategy:
·Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy aligned with the company's vision, incorporating market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights.
·Define and prioritize product initiatives based on customer needs, market trends, and business goals, ensuring alignment with a multiyear roadmap focused on R&D transformation strategy.
·Communicate product strategy, updates, and roadmap effectively to stakeholders, maintaining transparency and managing expectations.
Product Management:
·Lead the end-to-end product development process, from ideation to launch, managing the product backlog, and driving PI planning events.
·Utilize data analytics and user feedback to inform product decisions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, user-centric products.
·Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, manage product lifecycle using agile methodologies, and track KPIs and success metrics.
Stakeholder & Lifecycle Management:
·Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams, including development data owners, stewards, and data engineers, to ensure alignment and meet business goals.
·Manage product lifecycle from ideation to launch and iteration, actively seeking feedback and monitoring usage patterns.
·Influence stakeholders, provide clear advice and recommendations, and ensure product risk management is reflective of potential challenges.
Leadership & Organizational Influence:
·Act as a change agent, embedding new tools and technologies into the business, measuring success, and capturing impactful stories.
·Provide leadership in the day-to-day implementation of new tools, ensuring successful global roll-out and continuous improvement.
·Offer coaching and mentoring, assisting in personal development, and fostering a ‘data-savvy’ and ‘source-first’ mentality within our client organizations.
Essential Skills and Capabilities:
- 5+ years of experience specifically in product management within life sciences organizations, showcasing a deep understanding of product lifecycle, strategy, and user experience in this sector.
- In-depth understanding of the drug development process and the various information sources critical to trial design and execution.
- Demonstrated proficiency in managing and overseeing complex projects in a multicultural environment, ensuring successful outcomes.
- Extensive experience in global organizations, adept at navigating and collaborating effectively with geographically dispersed stakeholders and project teams.
- Proven leadership abilities, particularly in engaging and influencing senior leaders.
- Exceptional communication skills encompassing presentation, facilitation, storytelling, consulting, and leadership, ensuring clear and impactful interactions.
- Superior organizational and time management skills, facilitating efficient workflow and project management.
- A track record of defining business strategies and persuasively influencing key stakeholders with a compelling vision for a business area.
- Creative and visionary thinking, fostering innovation and forward-thinking solutions.
Desirable Skills and Capabilities:
- A degree in Life Sciences or Technology, ensuring a solid foundation in relevant fields.
- Proficiency with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework)/Agile methodologies, design thinking practices, and GxP validation, ensuring compliance and innovation in product development.
- Expertise in designing, planning and costing clinical studies, and effectively presenting essential information to clinical study teams.
- A strong track record in clearly defining project scopes and roadmaps, leading to the development and implementation of complex solutions.
- Demonstrated success in employing a business-driven, user-centric approach to deliver solutions that meet and exceed user needs and business objectives.
Why Evinova (AstraZeneca)?
Evinova draws on AstraZeneca’s deep experience developing novel therapeutics, informed by insights from thousands of patients and clinical researchers. Together, we can accelerate the delivery of life-changing medicines, improve the design and delivery of clinical trials for better patient experiences and outcomes, and think more holistically about patient care before, during, and after treatment. We know that regulators, healthcare professionals, and care teams at clinical trial sites do not want a fragmented approach. They do not want a future where every pharmaceutical company provides its own, different digital solutions. They want solutions that work across the sector, simplify their workload, and benefit patients broadly. By bringing our solutions to the wider healthcare community, we can help build more unified approaches to how we all develop and deploy digital technologies, better serving our teams, physicians, and ultimately patients. Evinova represents a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes with digital and AI to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards for the sector. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of health-tech business to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods, and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.!
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
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