Senior Operational Strategy Manager-Oncology-AU

Qualifications

• Required
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
• 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 diverse oncology indications.
• 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.
• Experience Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in clinical research operations, operational strategy, feasibility, proposal development, or related functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in operational strategy development and business acquisition support.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or providing technical leadership to colleagues.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements and full flexibility in working hours to ensure our staff achieve the work-life balance often missing in this role.
• Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace. We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Our team members are passionate about what we do, but we understand work is only of the things that is important to them. We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.
• We are looking for people who are passionate about working clinical research and biotech, including people who identify as LGBTIQ+, have a disability or have caring responsibilities. We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every application. We look forward to contacting you regarding your application.
• You must have full unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered for this role. We unfortunately cannot provide sponsorship for this role.