Leading the Local Study Team(s) (LSTs) at country level to deliver committed components of clinical studies according to agreed resources, budget and timelines complying with Procedural Documents and international guidelines such as ICH-GCP as well as relevant local regulations
May perform site monitoring as needed to support the flexible capacity model
Overall responsibility for the study commitments within the country and for timely delivery of data to required quality
Leads Local Study Team consisting of CRAs, CTAs, and Study Start-up Specialists for assigned study/studies
Leads and optimizes the performance of the Local Study Team(s) at country level ensuring compliance with SOPs, ICH-GCP and local regulations
Ensures clinical and operational feasibility assessment of potential studies is performed to the highest quality
Coordinates the site selection process by identifying potential sites/investigators, performing initial Site Quality Risk Assessment, and conducting Site Qualification Visits to evaluate suitability and quality risks
Ensures timely preparation of country financial Study Management Agreement (fSMA) and maintains accurate study budget in the clinical studies financial system by regular checks of the system and financial reports
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related discipline, preferably in life sciencqualification (*)
Minimum 3 years of experience in Development Operations (Crelated fields (Medical Affairs-led or Academic-led studies)
Good knowledge of international guidelines ICH-GCP as well regulations
Proven ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams to deaccording to or ahead of time plan, budget and with required qu
Excellent project management skills
Excellent team building and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Excellent attention to details
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and German
Good negotiation skills
Good ability to learn and to adapt to work with IT systems
Ability to travel nationally and internationally as required