Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Operational Leadership:

• Serve as a leader within theCommercial Account Management team, contributing to the development and execution of the group’s strategic roadmap.

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of global biotechstrategyinitiatives, as applicable

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in delivery models, operational processes, partnership and governance frameworks,cross-business unit collaboration,and tools to enhance efficiencyand client satisfaction.

• Collaborate withdelivery andcross-functional leaders, enterprise-level business unit leads, and business development(BD)leadsforseamless integration of relationship engagement, strategy and delivery across the clinical development lifecycleofbiotechportfolio accounts

ClientRelationship Leadership

• Representoperationalvoicein client engagements, proposals, and bid defensestailoring to biotech client needs

• Partner with the regionalBDteam to identify and prioritize strategic biotech accounts to build and support long-term relationship growth and client satisfaction, provide operational connectivity, and drive repeat business.

• Partner with Business Development,Therapeutic Area Heads,Therapeutic StrategyLeads, Consulting,Clinical Pharmacology Services, andother business unit leadersto supportnew business opportunitieswithinthe regional portfolio andgrowth opportunitiesforstrategic biotechaccounts.

Partnership PortfolioOversightand Accountability:

• Provide executive-leveloversightforthe planning, execution, and delivery of global clinical programsacross the strategic biotech client portfolio

• Serve as the trusted advisor and point of accountability for portfolio-leveloperationaloutcomes. Participateleadgovernance meetingsto fostervisibility andalignmentas needed

• Provide strategic alignmenttoensurebusiness functions and business unitscollaborateeffectivelyand understandthe biotech client’s broader goals andstrategic direction

Departmental and Organizational Leadership:

• Promote professional standards and ethical conduct that reflectFortrea’svalues and mission.

• Contributeas a leadership voice withinthe broaderCommercialorganization.

• Foster a culture ofcreativity,collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in clinical research, project delivery,and/or consulting within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry, with 5+years’of director-level leadershipexperience

• BS degreeor higherin life sciences, public health, health economics, or a related field;advanced degree (e.g., MS, MPH, PhD)is preferred.

• Proven track record of strategic leadership and successful delivery of complex global clinical programs.

• Strong business acumen, client-facing experience, and ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Work Environment and Travel:

• Standard office environment with flexibility for remote work as needed.

• Travel upto50%;travel may require overnight stays.

• Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet global demands.

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