Senior Director, Integrated Biometrics Delivery - India

Key Responsibilities

Regional Biometrics Delivery Leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for biometrics services delivered from India.
• Ensure successful execution of studies where India-based teams perform both supporting and lead delivery roles.
• Partner with global functional leaders to drive consistent delivery quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction across all biometrics services.
• Support implementation of global delivery standards, governance processes, operational metrics, and quality expectations.
• Monitor capacity, utilization, workforce readiness, and capability development to support business growth and delivery commitments.
• Ensure India-based teams are positioned to support increasingly complex global study requirements as organizational capabilities mature.

Organization Build-Out and Capability Development

• Develop and execute the strategy for building a scalable India Biometrics organization aligned with the Global Data Science operating model.
• Design and implement regional organizational structures that support both current operational needs and future growth objectives.
• Establish leadership succession plans and talent development programs across the India organization.
• Drive professional development initiatives to strengthen technical, leadership, and functional capabilities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Build organizational capabilities that support sustainable long-term growth and increased strategic contribution from the India region.

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning

• Lead workforce planning and recruitment activities for the India Biometrics organization.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Global Data Science leaders to identify and address current and future talent needs.
• Build capability across existing biometrics service areas while supporting expansion into future growth areas aligned with business strategy.
• Increase therapeutic area expertise and scientific depth across the India organization.
• Develop recruitment and talent development strategies that support leadership pipeline growth and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Ensure workforce plans support future operating model requirements and anticipated business growth.

Stakeholder Management and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong partnerships with Clinical Operations, Medical, Regulatory, Project Management, Commercial, Quality, and other supporting functions.
• Represent the India Biometrics organization within enterprise leadership discussions and strategic planning activities.
• Ensure India-based teams receive appropriate support from global functions while effectively supporting broader organizational objectives.
• Facilitate collaboration between regional and global teams to improve integration, consistency, and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as a key advocate for India-based capabilities while maintaining alignment with global priorities and standards.

Global Data Science Leadership

• Partner with leaders across Data Management, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Analytics, and Biometrics Portfolio Leadership to drive a unified global organization.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the Global Data Science operating model.
• Contribute to strategic planning, workforce development, capability expansion, and organizational transformation initiatives.
• Promote consistency in processes, standards, talent development practices, and operating principles across regions.
• Help build a cohesive global leadership team capable of supporting Novotech's future growth ambitions.

Strategic Growth and Transformation

• Lead regional transformation initiatives required to support the evolution of the Global Data Science operating model.
• Identify opportunities to expand organizational capability, improve operational effectiveness, and enhance customer value.
• Support evaluation and development of future service offerings and capability areas aligned with business strategy.
• Establish India as a critical global delivery and capability center supporting Novotech's long-term growth objectives.
• Drive organizational readiness for future growth through disciplined workforce planning, leadership development, and capability maturation.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research industry.
• Minimum 8 years of people leadership experience, including management of large regional or global teams.
• Demonstrated success building, scaling, and transforming operational organizations.
• Significant experience within Data Management, Biostatistics, Statistical Programming, Biometrics, or related disciplines.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple functions and geographic regions.
• Proven track record of talent development, organizational design, and workforce planning.
• Strong understanding of global clinical development processes and biometrics delivery models.

Critical Success Measures

• Successful establishment and growth of the India Biometrics organization.
• Strength of leadership pipeline and succession readiness.
• Recruitment and retention of high-quality talent.
• Expansion of therapeutic area expertise and organizational capability.
• Delivery quality, operational performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Effective integration of India teams within the global operating model.
• Successful implementation of transformation and capability-building initiatives.
• Measurable contribution to Global Data Science strategic objectives and long-term business growth.