Alexion Pharmaceuticals - Wilmington, DE
posted 3 months ago
The Site Alliance Lead, Associate Director at Alexion is a pivotal role responsible for implementing the operational institution relationship management strategy, particularly focusing on the Partner In Care Network (PICN) for US Country Operations Management (COM). This position requires a collaborative approach, working closely with various business stakeholders to position Alexion as the Sponsor of Choice for clinical sites. The Site Alliance Lead will engage in site management, negotiation, and influential leadership, fostering effective partnerships with institution stakeholders, including clinical site staff, legal, contract, and finance departments, as well as regulatory coordinators for optimizing the IRB pathway. In this role, the Site Alliance Lead will develop and manage a best-in-class institution relationship model aimed at shortening study start-up and recruitment timelines while maximizing patient delivery across Alexion's portfolio of studies. The responsibilities include implementing and maintaining Partner In Care strategies with selected institutions and research networks, establishing strategic partnership models, and strengthening relationships between institutional sites and Alexion's clinical teams. This will enhance portfolio performance and address challenges in site start-up and execution, ultimately making Alexion a preferred partner for these sites. The Site Alliance Lead will also support local study teams in resolving escalated institutional challenges, maintain an internal data platform with best practices and institutional knowledge, and provide operational oversight of institutional performance across various indications. Regular communication with institutions will be essential to support delivery against agreed goals, proactively identifying challenges and implementing actions to drive success. The role involves identifying opportunities and challenges for sites, collaborating with site managers to develop future plans, and ensuring continuous improvement in operational processes. Additionally, the Site Alliance Lead will collaborate with internal Therapeutic Area stakeholders to coordinate discussions regarding Alexion's study portfolio and institution inclusion for PICN. The position requires a data-driven approach to identify valuable institutions for key indications and support tailored feasibility assessments for PICN. The role also involves onboarding institutions into the Partner in Care Network, developing oversight models using innovative tools, and leading the establishment of institution-related business processes to ensure consistency in site management policies and procedures. A comprehensive understanding of institutions and their business practices, along with the competitive clinical trial landscape, is crucial for advising clinical teams on site selection and management strategies.