4 Point Consulting is helping Headlands Research hire a Vice President of Operations for their subsidiary, Centex Studies, out of Houston, Texas. 

Vice President of Operations, Centex Studies

Centex Studies, a Headlands company, is seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, executive leader who has the opportunity to drive creative solutions and empower top organizational leaders to improve the clinical trial process. This individual should bring a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry with specific experience in clinical trial execution. Candidates should appreciate the atmosphere of a growing company and the ability to directly impact infrastructure development. Success in this position requires agility, collaboration and exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. This executive role has responsibility for ensuring successful operating performance across 4 Centex locations.

Headlands Research is a leading globally integrated clinical trial site organization with the mission of dramatically improving the clinical trials process. Headlands is committed to growing an exceptional platform of next generation clinical trial sites, integrating cutting edge technology and high quality-support services, and significantly expanding participant outreach and participation.

The Ideal Candidate

• Thrives on navigating complex situations with an eye for strategy and financials, while considering themselves a “people person”

• Has a strongly entrepreneurial spirit and is excited by an “intrapreneurial” opportunity here at the rapidly growing Centex division of Headlands

• Knows how to drive for results while achieving buy-in from stakeholders

Duties:

• Establishes, implements, and communicates the strategic direction of Centex.

• Collaborates with executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.

• Collaborates across sites to carry out the Centex’s goals and objectives.

• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials.

• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, hardware acquisitions, and facilities are in line with the Centex’s business plan and vision.

• Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution.

• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for sites.

• Establishes and administers the Centex’s budget.

• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the CEO and other leadership.

• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is developed and provided.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a health-related field

• Master’s degree or MBA strongly preferred

• 10 years + experience in clinical trials industry (sponsor or site) with demonstrated progressive management experience

• Superior communication and organizational skills

• Diverse therapeutic experience in career path

• Strong command of financial management/ budgeting

• Strategic planning experience

• Supervisory experience; preferably of large & diverse teams, multi-site management

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles

• Proven track record as a team leader with an understanding of management practices