**Job Description** **Brief Description of Position** The Medical Writing & Disclosure (MW&D) department of the GCTO organization prepares a variety of regulated documentation in support of the clinical development portfolio and compliance in public disclosure of clinical trials and their results, document disclosure, and data sharing with external researchers. The Director, Disclosure Quality & Compliance is responsible for independently leading/executing projects that contribute to successfully achieving disclosure quality goals while ensuring compliance with US and global laws, regulations, and policy, leading teams through changing processes, and negotiating with stakeholders across the organization. **The responsibilities of the Director, Disclosure Quality & Compliance are to:** + Apply advanced competencies, knowledge of applicable regulations and critical thinking in support of disclosure operational activities; proactively identify/resolve complex issues with input from the disclosure leadership team. Role requires effective collaboration, strong leadership, and proactive partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. + Contribute to the development of the disclosure group and the department’s objectives through strategic input, continual process improvement, innovation, stakeholder engagement, and leadership for disclosure processes, standards, and initiatives. + Serve as a subject matter expert for functional group processes, systems, and regulations driving disclosure quality assurance and compliance. Actively monitor evolving standards within the dynamic transparency landscape and apply evidence-based approaches in transforming quality management across the disclosure framework. Assess insights into disclosure regulatory intelligence and industry trends to strategize business activities impacted by new or modified requirements. May assist with the preparation or review of relevant Standard Operating Procedures, policies, or guidance relevant to disclosure. + Provide strategic direction for optimized project management across disclosure functional groups. Implement modernization strategies and streamlined workflows to enhance efficiency of disclosure functions while ensuring compliance with federal and global transparency requirements in an inspection-ready environment. + Build capabilities, competencies, and process understanding of staff and stakeholders through development/delivery of educational materials to MW&D and across the organization. May lead, coach, develop, or manage staff. **Required Education, Experience,** **and Skills:** + Bachelor’s degree in health-related, life science or analytical-related field, advanced degree preferred. + 10+ years pharmaceutical and/or clinical drug development experience. + Organization leadership (e.g., program management) with in-depth experience managing and driving complex projects and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. + Advanced knowledge and understanding of global and local transparency regulations, end-to-end drug development, and clinical research processes. + Strong decision-making and analytical skills. Ability to influence and drive a broader view of issues to maximize benefit and/or impact across the organization. + Demonstrated leadership & project management skills in overseeing people, managing programs and processes, facilitating meetings, and influencing matrix environments. + Advanced problem solving, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills with an ability to innovate and drive change. + Excellent communication and presentation skills. + Technical expertise in typical office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and shared document systems (e.g., SharePoint); experience with Clinical Trial Management systems (e.g., Veeva), AI tools, and project management software preferred. + Expert knowledge of GCP and ICH regulations and corporate policies. 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No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. **Employee Status:** Regular **Relocation:** No relocation **VISA Sponsorship:** No **Travel Requirements:** 10% **Flexible Work Arrangements:** Not Applicable **Shift:** Not Indicated **Valid Driving License:** No **Hazardous Material(s):** n/a **Job Posting End Date:** 05/14/2025 ***A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day** **BEFORE** **the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day** **BEFORE** **the job posting end date.** **Requisition ID:** R347549