Drive the planning and execution of clinical study start-up activities
Ensure trials are launched efficiently, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards
Lead the planning and delivery of clinical study start-up activities from global to local
Own and manage study start-up plans and milestones
Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional start-up teams
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively
Partner closely with Study Delivery Leads, managers, and local teams
Apply strong operational and regulatory knowledge to enable high-quality execution
Manage internal resources and external suppliers
Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing expertise, mentoring colleagues, and developing best practices

Requirements

Pharma and clinical trial processes and operations expertise
Experience leading and managing global teams
Project management experience
Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 3 years of clinical execution experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of clinical execution experience OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of clinical execution experience OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of clinical execution experience
Experience directly managing people or leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
Preferred: 5 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 3 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience
Experience working in global clinical trial teams across multiple geographies
Experience with risk-based monitoring models / risk-based quality management, and/or clinical site management
PMP Certification

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions
Group medical, dental and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans
Bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical study start-upclinical trial processesproject managementrisk-based monitoring modelsclinical site managementclinical execution

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationproblem-solving

Certifications

PMP Certification