Builds and stewards the next generation of e-Clinical Strategy with AI/Automation, the 5Vs of clinical data generation/acquisition, the holistic end users experience, and an integrated clinical technology and data environment as its foundation. Supports interoperability across all internal functions, with clinical sites, with third-party contributors, and with our patients. Considers finance, operations, science, and all stakeholders as key areas of the eClinical strategy. Facilitates the convergence of technologies used for clinical trial planning and execution. Works to break down barriers between silos and provides an integrated and holistic view to end users. Bridges technology, process, data and innovation efforts across R&D. Links end-user needs to strategy and governance.

Formulates Focuses strategy and execution on improvements in speed, quality and cost of trials as measurements of the value of the eClinical Strategy

• ​​​​​​​Looks both within and outside the industry for technology that addresses key needs and opens opportunities tied to the eClinical strategy.  Builds partnerships where advantageous.
• Forms external collaborations with suppliers (academia, biotech and CROs), customers (regulators, payers and providers) and technology service providers.
• Accountable for eClinical investment prioritization and for obtaining funding for annual eClinical projects
• Leads and chairs strategic initiatives in alignment with the eClinical Strategy
• Facilitates eClinical governance and the refresh of the eClinical strategy biennially or on an ad hoc basis
• Coordinates current and future R&D and IT priorities in order to enhance business strategies.
• Aligns IT strategy with R&D goals and builds a more agile clinical environment by harnessing emerging enabling technologies.
• Aligns senior business and IT management with regard to the strategy.
• Guarantees investments and operational models ensure key tenets of the strategy are met