Manager, Study Start Up

Emerald Clinical

Manager, Study Start Up leading centralized study start-up function. Supporting client expectations and organizational growth at Emerald Clinical Trials.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇸🇬 SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide line management and leadership to the global start-up team, including coaching, development, and performance management
Define and implement the overall start-up strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives and regional needs
Oversee end-to-end study start-up activities, including country/site feasibility, submissions, ethic approvals, and activation timelines
Drive process optimisation and best practices to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across all start-up deliverables
Collaborate with Business Development and Proposals teams to support bid defenses, feasibility input, and strategic study planning
Act as a key stakeholder in client engagement, ensuring start-up expectations are clearly defined and met
Monitor and report on start-up KPIs, timelines, and risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, and external vendors
Support business growth initiatives by ensuring scalable and high-performing start-up operations
Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in a science, healthcare, or related discipline
Extensive experience in clinical trial start-up within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment
Proven leadership experience, including line management of remote and global teams
Strong understanding of European clinical trial regulations and start-up processes
Experience contributing to proposals, feasibility assessments, and business development activities
Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency with clinical systems and Microsoft Office tools
Willingness to travel up to 10%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package reflecting your experience and expertise
Flexibility: Hybrid or remote working options depending on your location
Career Growth: Access to global development opportunities and exposure to leading scientific experts
Employee Wellbeing: Programs designed to support work-life balance, recognition, and team connection
Global Opportunities: Work on international studies with diverse clients and teams

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Hard Skills & Tools

Clinical Trial Start-UpFeasibility AssessmentRegulatory RequirementsPerformance ManagementStrategic Planning

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganisational SkillsCollaborationCoaching