Senior Strategy Director (Senior Consultant)

Introduction to role Are you ready to make a difference in the world of digital health? As a member of the Digital Strategy Team within Evinova you will partner with both AstraZeneca R&D, Top 10 pharmaceutical companies & biotechs to develop and implement AI and digital health strategies & solutions that accelerate clinical development and enhance patient outcomes. This dynamic role combines strategy consulting & solution design, all driving value realization for Evinova . If you have significant experience in Clinical Development and the ability to work with a consulting mindset & problem solve with internal and external stakeholders , this is the opportunity for you! This is a hybrid position with a requirement to work in our Boston office three days a week. Accountabilities Strategic Partnering: Serve as a trusted advisor to both AZ and external organisations across clinical development, clinical operations, and medical. Shape digital strategies, develop operating models, and roadmaps that align with the development portfolio and individual assets. Project Leadership: Lead project / engagement teams to develop & deliver digital health strategies Digital Health Strategy & Solutioning: Define problem statements, solution options, vendor landscapes, and selection criteria for digital solutions including patient recruitment, remote data collection and monitoring, ePRO/ eCOA , digital biomarkers, and patient engagement platforms. AI leadership: Maintain a strong pulse on trends in AI tools transforming clinical development, operations and processes, bringing forward pragmatic, value-led innovations that deliver value across portfolios. Business Case & Value Realization: Build robust business cases (benefits, costs, risks, scenarios) and define measurable value frameworks (cycle-time reduction, data quality, patient retention, site burden, cost avoidance). Track and report realized value post-implementation. Protocol Development Support: Contribute to study protocol design where digital tools are used (e.g., endpoint rationale, sensor selection, sampling frequency, feasibility, burden, data flows, and risk management). Ensure alignment with therapeutic area strategy and regulatory expectations. Protocol Feasibility and Execution: Utilize tools to support clinical development and operations teams in optimizing protocols through AI-driven solutions to minimize cost, accelerate timelines, improve patient and site experience, and minimize environmental impact without compromising scientific quality. Implementation & Evaluation: Lead pilots and scaled implementations of digital health technologies, including feasibility studies, validation frameworks, vendor due diligence, interoperability planning, data governance, and change management. Essential Skills/Experience Experience: 8 &#43; years in Clinical Development with a strong focus on application of digital health within healthcare (clinical development and/or clinical operations or biomarker strategy). Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, engineering, data science, or related field. AI in clinical development: Strong AI capabilities including demonstrated understanding of the role AI will play in drug discovery and development. Exceptional project management and communication skills, including demonstrated ability to build and maintain trusted relationships. Therapeutic Area Exposure: Experience with one or more therapeutic area, across Oncology, CVRM , R espiratory/Immunology, Infectious Diseases and/or rare disease, where digital endpoints are emerging . Protocol Development: Hands-on involvement contributing to or reviewing clinical protocols and operational plans where digital tools inform endpoints, assessments, or data collection. Business Case & Value Realization: C apability in financial modeling , benefits quantification, hypothesis-to-value tracking, and post-implementation value realization reporting. Project Accountability: Demonstrated ownership of projects in clinical development teams, from initiation through delivery. Executive presence and leadership: Ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executive teams, with demonstrated ability to lead and influence experienced professionals in a fast-paced, highly matrixed work environment . Desirable Skills/Experience Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD, MBA) is preferred. Digital Health Delivery: Proven track record evaluating and implementing digital health solutions (e.g., wearables, sensors, ePRO/ eCOA , DHT-enabled endpoints, trial delivery capabilities, patient apps/portals), including regulatory knowledge and technical fluency. <spa