Data Strategic and Operational Advisor

Who we are

We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence.

We are Worldwide Clinical Trials, and we are a global team of over 3,500+ experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs – in the best possible way.

Our mission is to work with passion and purpose every day to improve lives and we are looking for others who value this same pursuit.

Why Worldwide

We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands-on, accessible leaders, to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity. We are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Join us!

The Data Strategic and Operational Advisor will provide executive-level support across strategic coordination, operational execution, program and project management, and cross-functional initiative alignment.

Executive Operations and Coordination

• Synthesize information across the Data and Technology organization (Data Foundry, Data Products, Data Intelligence teams) and present high-level digests to the Vice President, Data Operations and Technology Officer.

• Identify emerging operational bottlenecks and flag them proactively for resolution.

• Coordinate cross-team dependencies and track resolution status against commitments.

• Prepare meeting agendas, briefing documents, and decision-ready summaries.

• Support operational coordination and stakeholder alignment on strategic initiatives.

Strategic Initiative Execution

• Drive execution of WCT Data Strategy v6.0 (2026-2028) across 17 phases during the term of this engagement. 

• Support planning and execution of the Azure and Databricks medallion lakehouse initiative spanning dual tenants (Catalyst and Worldwide).

• Support planning and execution of clinical data integration initiatives (Partex.AI and Innoplexus integration).

• Track progress, identify obstacles, and escalate risks to the Vice President, Data Operations and Technology Officer with recommended mitigation approaches.

• Coordinate stakeholder communication and alignment.

Program and Project Management Coordination

• Serve as primary connector between Director-level stakeholders and the Senior Manager of Technology Operations (India-based role) on the Data and Technology team and cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment of priorities and execution.

• Interface with the Data and Technology Program Manager to support alignment of portfolio priorities, resource allocation, and strategic roadmap execution.

• Coordinate with enterprise program managers and the EPMO (Enterprise Program Management Office) on strategic initiatives, governance, and reporting.

• Maintain visibility into program dependencies, timelines, and resource constraints across the data technology portfolio.

• Translate between technical teams, program management, and executive stakeholder expectations.

• Lead and/or support the tracking of project health metrics, identify risks and schedule variances, and escalate with mitigation recommendations.

• Ensure alignment across program governance structures (steering committees, portfolio reviews, executive dashboards).

Strategic Documentation and Analysis

• Support development and iteration of strategic documents including architecture specifications, integration requirements, and hiring job descriptions.

• Shepherd the creation of visual representations for complex systems, integration flows, and organizational structures.

• Synthesize technical specifications, vendor proposals, and evaluation frameworks for decision-making.

• Document strategic decisions, rationale, and implementation plans.

At Worldwide Clinical Trials, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace by providing transparent compensation.

The salary range for this position is annually (For hourly paid positions, the stated salary range reflects hourly rates):

The salary range provided is intended to give candidates an understanding of potential earnings. Compensation will fall within the provided range, and it not a guarantee of exact salary. The final salary will be determined based on relevant experience, performance, education, and internal equity. In addition to base salary, we offer a competitive benefits package depending on location. We ensure pay equity and transparency and comply with all applicable labor laws. Salary information will be discussed during the interview process, and we encourage candidates to inquire about compensation at any stage.

We love knowing that someone is going to have a better life because of the work we do. 

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