Accountable for delivery of assigned clinical program/trial budget, timelines, and resource management with focus on quality, including making recommendations and decisions regarding operational strategies to support trial and/or program objectives
Develop operational strategy and clinical operations plans in support of execution of the Clinical Development Plan
Lead and execute all trial phases based on stage of development in compliance with ICH/GCP, local regulations and Parabilis procedures
Manage and provide oversight to the cross functional team and CRO/vendor(s) related to all aspects of clinical trial operations
Evaluate, qualify, onboard and train vendors and investigative sites
Review and provide clinical operations input into regulatory documents such as clinical trial protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), investigator brochures, and study reports
Perform and document study level Sponsor Oversight of outsourced clinical activities ensuring a trial storyboard is inspection ready
Communicate study-status, cost and issues to ensure timely decision-making by senior management
Oversee/collaborate on and contribute to inspection readiness activities that support audits and regulatory inspections related to clinical trial conduct
Maintain oversight and participate in the creation/review/training/maintenance of departmental and organizational SOPs to ensure compliance
Lead and/or participate in clinical operations workstreams related to departmental and operating model related initiatives
Provide managerial oversight and mentorship to assigned clinical operations staff by providing clinical operations and functional area expertise and support identification and prioritization of study and program level work
Conduct site and CRA oversight visits
Drive trial and site level performance and engagement through regular communication, clear expectation setting, and development of action plans for issue remediation
Develop and maintain strong relationships, including external partners such as investigators, site staff, collaborators and Key Opinion Leaders
Program/trial budget management, reporting and forecasting activities
Maintain current knowledge of external environment to ensure innovations (such as AI / Machine Learning) are considered and/or incorporated into clinical trial delivery strategy
Requirements
B.S./B.A. in life science or related field
12+ years of clinical operations experience
Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical and/or CRO industry
Phase 1-3 global trial management experience, including first in human studies, preferably in Oncology
Direct experience overseeing global CROs in both fully and partially outsourced models
3+ years of on-site monitoring experience preferred
Direct line management experience
Ability to guide study teams and to coordinate across multiple disciplines to achieve study goals and timelines
Ability to motivate and inspire teams
Awareness of drug supply chain
Ability to work on complex or multiple projects and exercise critical thinking with minimal supervision
Solid attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral)
Supportive team member with a willingness and ability to fill functional gaps in a small but growing organization
Ability to establish priorities, excellent sense of urgency and a strong desire to collaborate (self-aware, effective relationship management and interpersonal skills)
Creative problem-solving skills
Self-motivated and adaptable in a dynamic, nimble, start-up environment
Strong computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications, CTMS, eTMF, IRT and EDC platforms
Ability to work on-site or remotely and attend in-person meetings
Willingness to travel (up to 30%)
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development
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