VP, Business Operations

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

The VP, Business Operations will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive operational strategy that aligns with the overall data business objectives. This role will require a proven track record of driving operational excellence, managing complex change initiatives, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture within the business team. The VP will also need to effectively manage risks, identify opportunities for innovation, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Data-Driven Operational Excellence: Drive efficient operations and processes, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize performance, reduce costs, and improve outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster strong relationships and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and alignment.
• Workstream Leadership: Oversee the execution of workstreams within the business charter program, including product development, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of key milestones.
• Governance Coordination: Manage the recurring cadence of business governance meetings, including core team execution meetings and leadership/steering committee coordination.
• Customer Success: Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to develop and implement a robust customer success model, including oversight of the business charter program by interfacing with clients and customers to achieve program milestones.

Location

This role is open to candidates working remotely in the U.S.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operational leadership roles within a complex organization, with a bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field.
• Clinical Research Technology Expertise: Minimum of 5 years of experience in product development, implementation, and software solution deployment within the clinical research technology field.
• Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of clinical research practices and process, research technology utilization, market landscape, and life science buyer personas.
• LLM Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in working with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their potential applications to drive innovation and efficiency in clinical research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or a related field.
• Strategic Thinking and Execution: Demonstrated ability to think strategically, analyze complex data, and develop innovative solutions to drive operational excellence.
• Results-Oriented Change Management: Proven track record of achieving measurable results, driving operational efficiency, and improving key performance indicators while leading organizational change initiatives and managing complex transitions within the clinical research technology field.
• Leadership and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and the ability to influence and inspire teams at all levels within the clinical research technology sector, while fostering strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time at stationary workstation
• Regularly carry, raise, and lower objects of up to 10 Lbs.
• Learn and comprehend basic instructions
• Focus and attention to tasks and responsibilities
• Verbal communication; listening and understanding, responding, and speaking

Advarra is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability or genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  Advarra provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of these protected characteristics. Further, Advarra takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to any of these protected characteristics in all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and separation from employment.

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The base salary range for this role is $185,500 - $315,500. Note that salary may vary based on location, skills, and experience and may vary from the amounts listed above. This position may also be eligible for a variable bonus in addition to base salary as well as health coverage, paid holidays, and other benefits.

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