Operational Strategy Manager – Spectrum Therapeutics
Location: US
About the Role
The Operational Strategy Manager is responsible for developing innovative,
data-driven operational strategies that support the acquisition of new clinical
trial business. Partnering closely with Business Development, Finance, and
cross-functional operational stakeholders, this role translates sponsor
requirements, feasibility intelligence, and operational insights into
competitive study execution plans, proposal content, and strategic
recommendations that align with both client objectives and organizational
capabilities.
The role supports the Spectrum Therapeutics portfolio, developing operational
strategies for non-oncology clinical trial opportunities across a broad range of
therapeutic areas, including CNS, metabolic, respiratory, rare disease, and
other specialty indications. As a key contributor to business growth, the
Operational Strategy Manager serves as an operational subject matter expert
throughout the proposal lifecycle, including sponsor interactions and bid
defense meetings. The role is responsible for developing and defending
operational approaches, reviewing study budgets and assumptions, identifying
risks and mitigation strategies, and supporting the seamless transition of
awarded studies from proposal development to operational execution.
Responsibilities
1. Strategy Development & Narrative Ownership
Lead development of operational strategies for new business opportunities
based on protocol requirements, sponsor objectives, feasibility intelligence,
and organizational capabilities.
Translate feasibility findings, therapeutic insights, and operational data
into executable study delivery recommendations, including country, site,
recruitment, and study execution strategies.
2. Budget & Feasibility Review
Review and validate study budgets to ensure alignment with proposed
operational strategies and assumptions.
Assess feasibility outputs, enrollment projections, startup timelines,
resource requirements, and operational assumptions for viability.
3. Process & Operational Excellence
Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of operational
strategy methodologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Standardize approaches to operational planning, risk assessment, and proposal
development.
4. Systems, Tools & Documentation
Utilize feasibility, operational performance, benchmarking, and market
intelligence data to support strategic decision-making.
Maintain documentation of operational assumptions, key strategic decisions,
identified risks, and proposal commitments.
5. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Business Development, Centralized Feasibility, Clinical
Operations, Medical, Finance, and regional stakeholders to develop integrated
and customer focused proposal strategies.
Facilitate alignment of operational assumptions, study timelines, budgets,
risks, and execution plans across functional contributors.
Serve as an operational subject matter expert during sponsor meetings and bid
defense activities, collaborating with internal stakeholders to prepare
presentation content, key messaging, and responses to sponsor inquiries.
Experience and Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Healthcare
Administration, Business, or related field.
5-7 years of experience in clinical research operations, operational
strategy, feasibility, proposal development, or related functions.
Demonstrated ability to independently develop operational strategies and
proposal solutions.
Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, feasibility assessments,
site selection strategies, study startup considerations, and study delivery
models.
Broad therapeutic area experience supporting clinical research opportunities
across non-oncology indications, including CNS, metabolic, respiratory, rare
disease, and related therapeutic areas.
Experience developing operational strategies, study execution plans, or
proposal responses for clinical research opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data and translate findings into
strategic, customer-focused recommendations.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple opportunities, priorities, and deadlines in a
fast-paced environment.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, as
required, to support sponsor meetings and bid defense activities
(approximately <15%).
Preferred
Experience supporting global clinical trial proposals and business
development activities.
Experience participating in sponsor-facing meetings, proposal presentations,
and/or bid defense activities.
Experience reviewing clinical trial budgets, resource models, and operational
assumptions.
Exposure to commercial strategy, pricing, or financial modeling within a CRO
environment.
Experience working across global, cross-functional teams within a matrixed
organization.
Salary Band - Operational Strategy Manager – Spectrum Therapeutics: $140K to
$170K USD – Salary offered will be based on candidate’s experience level.
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