Director, Process Optimization Lead

BeOne continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.

General Description:

• Responsible for the business operations of the Program and Study Management (P&SM) function, driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous process improvement from strategic planning through implementation. This could include managing initiatives, organizing meetings, overseeing budgets, optimizing processes, managing resources, setting and tracking goals, and performing other assigned duties.
• Actively participates in shaping the P&SM strategy while leading and engaging in functional management activities. Utilizes strategic thinking across various roles within the global P&SM team and at the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) level to significantly influence long-term strategic direction.
• Identifies process optimization opportunities to enhance team working efficiency and improve the quality of business delivery. Collaborates with the P&SM team, other GCO functional teams, and cross-functional teams on process optimization and strategy alignment at both regional and global levels, ensuring that operational processes effectively meet business needs.
• Inspires and leads initiatives to enhance the necessary technical skills and competencies within the Global Clinical Study Management team, facilitating more efficient clinical study execution while ensuring patient safety, compliance, and data integrity through optimized operational processes.
• Provides expert knowledge regarding the execution of clinical studies and demonstrates a thorough understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Establishes and enhances BeOne’s reputation, capability, and capacity for successfully delivering clinical studies.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Functional Support and Operational Excellence

• Identify key areas for improvement in operational practices, conduct root cause analyses, and develop improvement plans in collaboration with P&SM team, GCO sub-functions, and cross-functional teams independently.
• Lead initiative management and process optimization activities to drive operational excellence within the P&SM function by fostering innovation and promoting continuous process improvement.
• Contribute to shaping the overall P&SM strategy and support functional management activities while applying strategic thinking across various roles in the global P&SM team to influence long-term strategy and organizational decision-making processes.

Strategic Leadership and Cross-Functional Influence

• Work with the Optimization Head of P&SM to define and implement strategies and key priorities in collaboration with GCPL and gCSM groups, supporting global study teams in executing clinical studies.
• Collaborate with P&SM groups, GCO sub-teams, and other cross-functional teams on process optimization initiatives, development of implementation plans, and tracking results.
• Ensure alignment with BeOne's broader strategic goals and business needs.

Shaping Relationships and Thought Leadership

• Champion and promote a global mindset to enhance collaboration and consistency across BeOne.
• Present and articulate information in a composed and confident manner.
• Provide strategic recommendations and innovative ideas to generate greater value for BeOne overall.
• Proactively escalate issues to the BeOne Senior Management team with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Contribute to the development of training plans and programs aimed at enhancing clinical project management skills, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• NA

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project ect.

Other Qualifications:

• Bachelor or higher degrees (life science preferred, including medicine, nursing, biology, and laboratory technology)
• Fluent in written and verbal English
• 10 years or above in clinical or drug development in the biotech/pharmaceutical/CRO industry or the relevant clinical research field
• Minimum of 8 years of project management and/or clinical monitoring/ or start-up experience

Travel:

• Travel as required per business needs

Education Required:

• BS or higher degrees. 10 years or above in clinical or drug development in the biotech/pharmaceutical/CRO industry or the relevant clinical research field. Minimum of 8 years of project management and/or clinical monitoring/ or start-up experience
• *exceptions might be made for candidates with relevant clinical operations experience

Global Competencies

When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Driving Excellence, Bold Ingenuity and Collaborative Spirit, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.

• Fosters Teamwork
• Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
• Self-Awareness
• Acts Inclusively
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Entrepreneurial Mindset
• Continuous Learning
• Embraces Change
• Results-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
• Financial Excellence
• Communicates with Clarity

BeOne is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeOne Medicines Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. BeOne does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable federal, state or local laws, applicants who require reasonable accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected].