Associate Director, Business Analytics & Optimization

The Associate Director, Business Analytics & Optimization will use lean / lean six sigma methodologies to provide strategic initiative support required to make meaningful and sustainable progress in our process simplification journey. They will directly contribute to the development and sustainment of our operating model.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Initiative SupportPartner with key stakeholders to identify, initiate, scope, and drive strategically aligned, multi-function initiativesDevelop measures of success and then track quantifiable results (i.e., savings)Assist in supporting aspects of the Talent and Simplification workstreamsChampion the Clinical Development strategy across business unitsAssist in identifying and modeling out cross-functional process impacts within the project portfolioLiaise with the Change Management & Adoption team to develop impact assessmentsData AnalysisAssist Clinical Development leadership to establish clinical development metrics and a mechanism for tracking and reportingEstablish root cause analysis on critical points within E2E value streamContinuous ImprovementDevelop and champion process standards throughout Clinical DevelopmentAd-hoc facilitation of critical meetingsCultivate new projects based on information/data through a design of experimentsQualificationsSkills:Demonstrated ability to drive tactical execution while thinking cross-functionally and strategicallyStrong program and project managementFluency in understanding and implementing process improvement tools and methodologiesProven ability to understand strategic organizational issues, lead and influence major change effortsA general understanding in BPM and how to model and manage cross-functional process impactsComfortable leading and managing through ambiguity and uncertaintyOutstanding & proven problem-solving skills with ability to make sense and pull together complex issues quickly, simplifying these issues into executable actionsStrategic mindset with strong change management capability, provide clarity and priority among multiple prioritiesContinually drive effective and measurable outcomes Demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries and geographies Ability to facilitate virtual and face to face workshops to drive improvementsAble to guide cross-functional teams to a common goal Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to organize and present information concisely to a variety of audiences is requiredAbility mentoring and teaching others in organizationMust be proficient in Agile methodology and deliveryA flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detailWillingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamworkKnowledge and Experience: A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in some facet of business transformation (program/project management, process improvement, consulting, and/or change management).Formal process improvement experience is requiredSignificant experience in process modeling Experience in financial modeling and developing quantifiable business casesExperience leading major projects and change programs which impact an entire organization is requiredSuccess in working effectively at all levels of the organization to impact and influence decision making is requiredExperience initiating a new initiative, scoping it, and then executing against the targetsUnderstanding of the clinical development lifecycle is preferredEEO DisclaimerParexel is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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