Clinical Development Strategy & Business Partner

Job Overview: ------------- Clinical Development Strategy & Business Partner serves as a strategic and operational partner to a Clinical Delivery leader. This role translates business strategy into execution plans, monitors performance metrics, and drives process improvements within the assigned department. This role acts as a liaison between the functional leader and other stakeholders, ensuring alignment with Clinical Development goals and operational excellence. Summary of Responsibilities: ---------------------------- Support strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with Clinical Development and functional goals and objectives. * Translate business strategy into execution plans, helping prioritize initiatives based on ROI, risk, and resource availability. * Monitor delivery performance, quality, and financial metrics and provide insights on trends, risks, and opportunities. * Drive development of Clinical Development Review (CDR) materials and leverage them to manage delivery and operations. * Streamline internal processes to improve delivery, timelines, resource utilization, and quality metrics. * Identify and resolve bottlenecks, process inefficiencies, and quality risks. * Develop business cases and recommendations to support investment in tools, talent, and process enhancements. * Assist in budget planning and forecasting for project portfolios. * Support functional leader on in-depth P&L analysis and trending. * Track financial performance and support cost optimization efforts. * Act as a liaison between functional and delivery leaders, senior leadership, and peers. * Support communication strategies and message development, ensuring consistent messaging and reporting across all levels. * Foster shared consciousness and dot connecting, helping the functional leadership team stay focused and aligned on priorities. * Anticipate challenges and remove roadblocks, acting as a sounding board and problem solver for the functional leader. * Act as a trusted advisor, providing candid feedback, strategic counsel, and a safe space for leadership reflection. * Prepare executive-level presentations, delivery updates, and strategic communications. * Coordinate executive meetings and strategic planning sessions, including agenda setting, follow-ups, and tracking of action items. * Facilitate strategic planning sessions, quarterly reviews, and leadership offsites. And all other duties as needed or assigned. Learn more about our [EEO & Accommodations request here](https://careers.fortrea.com/us/en/eeo-and-accommodations).