Director, Clinical Strategy and Operations

About Pacira

Pacira BioSciences, Inc. is a leading provider of non-opioid pain management and regenerative health solutions dedicated to improving outcomes for health care practitioners and their patients. Our in-depth knowledge of non-opioid pain management, coupled with our passion for advancing patient care, drives our commitment to providing solutions that address unmet medical needs and improve clinical results.

Why work with us?

Rarely do you have an opportunity to do work that really matters. What drives us is our mission. What makes us successful are our people. At Pacira, you are part of an inclusive culture that fosters collaboration, growth, and innovative thinking - a place where you can make an impact and help change the standard of care in non-opioid pain management. Be part of our movement, let's pursue excellence together.

Summary:

The Director of Strategy and Operations will provide Project Management expertise and strategic leadership of key Initiatives within the Clinical Affairs Functional Units, including Clinical Development, Clinical Development Operations, Pharmacovigilance, HEOR, Collaborative and Late Stage Research, and Scientific Communications. This position will provide direction, oversight and coordination of complex activities within Clinical Affairs portfolio(s) and functions including budget and strategic resource management support to the SVP, Clinical Affairs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an individual assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Serve as key partner to the SVP Clinical Affairs by leading the development of key tactical and operational plans to meet corporate and department goals

2. Partner with Functional Heads and provide project management and operational cross functional expertise to give clear direction across functions and enable respective teams to function efficiently including:

a) Represent SVP as deputy for specific financial and operational issues and/or as meeting delegate
b) Develop and drive the strategic planning process across portfolios including coordination of communications across Clinical Affairs and cross-functional teams.
c) Develop and manage leadership team agendas and provide direction on actions required to enable decision making and execution of these decisions.
d) Provide framework or scorecard for Clinical Affairs teams to track a monthly update and summary of actions on key initiatives and deliverables across the portfolios
e) Assist the SVP with developing annual strategic objectives and coordinate team planning and update meetings
f) Develop and execute Launch Readiness Plans and coordinate complex cross-functional launch initiates as directed by the Functional Head

3. Partner with SVP/Functional Heads and Finance to plan and manage budgets, including:
a) Summary of Clinical Affairs spend changes and assumptions to clearly communicate budget forecasted versus actual and actions or decisions required with defined accountabilities for budget owners
b) Assumptions and relevant documentation required to provide rationale and appropriate level of detail from all budget owners to assess implications and decisions required on a monthly basis
c) Strategic Plan and cross-functional budget alignment across portfolios

4. Drive innovation and efficiencies that contribute to further streamlining the way teams work within Clinical Affairs and cross-functionally

5. Support Ad hoc projects based on capacity and priority

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position may have supervisory responsibility.

Interaction:

The position works most closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Development Operations, Pharmacovigilance, Collaborative and Late Stage Research, HEOR and Scientific Communications teams, as well as Regulatory, Program Management, Medical Affairs, Biometrics, Quality, Market Access, Marketing and Finance colleagues, consultants and vendors to assure timely and effective strategic oversight of Clinical Affairs operations.

Education and Experience:

* Bachelor Degree is required (preference for Sciences), advanced degree preferred (MS, MPA, MPH, MBA, MD, PharmD)
* Project management certification preferred
* 5+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical industry, preferably within Clinical teams
* Advanced experience in working with project management and reporting systems

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Track record of excellent, proactive stakeholder management skills
* Track record of excellent conflict management skills
* Track record of excellent interpersonal communication skills and customer service orientation
* Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
* Demonstrated ability in strategic thinking and strategic planning, resource management and budget management
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, facilitation, and decisionmaking skills
* Strong time -management and prioritization skills
* Ability to work on cross-functional teams
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Strong computer and financial system skills

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, move between spaces, reach with hands and arms and stoop. Close vision and the need to focus on computer screen, use of hands, fingers and wrist to type on keyboard and manipulate mouse.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a hybrid office-based position located in Parsippany, NJ

• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account & Health Savings Account with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Disability Coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Fertility and Maternity Assistance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

EEO Statement: Pacira is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants because of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability or genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. At Pacira we are committed to intentionally cultivating a culture of inclusion where all feel welcomed and valued for their background, perspectives, and experiences. We hold one another accountable to promote trust and transparency in support of our communities and collective purpose.
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