Job Details

Overview

SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE (Basic Purpose Of The Job). As a member of the Digital Strategy, Analytics, and Programming Leadership Team, this role guides and influences the strategic direction and priorities of the function and partners closely with the Research & Development organization, which is directly supported. The Associate Clinical Programming Director develops outputs and listings that support the Data Management and Clinical Operations team in reviewing and addressing data issues. The Associate Clinical Programming Director sponsors and ensures the on-time delivery of pivotal initiatives that involve significant business, technical, and process improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/update specifications per the Data Manager/Clinical Operations requirement to identify data issues.
• Create Clinical programming reports such as EDC listings, Edit check reports, Coding review reports on AEs and concomitant medication data, Data review listings, Patient profiles, Lab/vendor and Serious AE reconciliations, Special character listings, protocol deviation listings, Patient Narratives, and CRF metric reports.
• Communicate with the Data Manager and Clinical Operations lead on data issues.
• Develop standard macros and utilities to reduce repeated tasks or to implement automation.
• Build strong relationships with partners, influence and collaborate effectively across PDMA and Research organizations.
• Balance internal and external expertise to secure the availability of the right people at the right time to support the development of the Exelixis pipeline.
• Strategic leadership in developing and maintaining data delivery models/options, balancing customer needs and efficiency, and being an interface for internal or external partners.
• Drive an environment of global standardization, continuous improvement, and productivity gains.
• Drive innovation to update and deliver new capabilities, including capability builds and rollout.
• Develop, coach, mentor, motivate, and inspire individuals within the organization and attract, recruit & retain top talent.
• Strategic workforce planning and capability building for current and emerging needs within CP.
• Lead or participate in critical initiatives as needed, partnering with functional leaders across the business to ensure high-quality contributions and readiness for implementation. The initiative's scope should significantly impact the Clinical Operations organization, TA, or R&D.
• Participate in industry forums to drive and shape future ways of working.
• Deliver agreed departmental activities within the budgeted target.
• Ensure compliance with ethics, policies, and standard procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Education / Experience / Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Data in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, life science) or equivalent and a minimum of 11 years related experience; or,
• Master's degree in Biological Sciences, Data in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, life science) or equivalent and a minimum of 9 years of related experience; or,
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong technical expertise in platforms like SAS, R, Python, Spotfire, and Tableau.
• Knowledge and enterprise experience leading data acquisition, analytics, and AI-based capabilities across multiple Clinical domains.
• Experience implementing business processes and managing functional budgets.
• Problem-solving ability to resolve conflict and deal with a wide range of complex problems independently and through others.
• Innovative mindset, ability to think beyond traditional working methods, influence and inspire change.
• Highly developed analytical skills, conceptual thinking, and integrative vision required to drive customer needs, business performance, and risk management.
• Strong ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical members of the organization.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical development process, industry standards, and resources needed to manage trials of differing complexities.
• Ability to influence relevant stakeholders and global teams.
• Proven experience of successfully leading global teams.
• Extensive experience working successfully with external partners at senior levels in their respective organizations.
• Leads change with a positive approach for the self, team, and the business. Sees change as an opportunity to improve performance and contribute to the business.
• Demonstrated global and inclusive line management, development, and mentorship of others, identifying and providing opportunities to improve other people's capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to set and handle priorities, resources, performance targets, and project initiatives in a global environment.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Environment: primarily working indoors on a computer in an office setting.
• Travel up to 10%.

Our office is a modern, open-plan space that fosters collaborations and creativity. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, with a base pay range of $163,000 - $231,000 annually. The base pay range may vary by geographic region and other factors. In addition to base salary, Exelixis offers a comprehensive benefits package and a discretionary annual bonus program. Details provided in the full job posting.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description describes the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other protected class.