Associate Safety Training Manager, Mexico, Home-Based - IQVIA Biotech

IQVIA Biotech is seeking an Associate Safety Training Manager located in Mexico (Home-Based):

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates and oversees all safety departmental training and onboarding activities

Ensures fully compliant documentation of safety staff training records

Develops and conducts relevant training for all personnel of the global Safety Management department

Participates in the assessment of quality issues and to determine applicable process improvements

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists Safety Leadership (Assoc Director level & above) with designing and planning the training and onboarding strategy of the Safety Management Department.
• Implements Safety Management Department training strategy through development of training modules, mentorship and “train the trainer” of Safety Management Department staff.
• Coordinates departmental new hire orientation including interfacing with safety systems staff, safety line manager and mentors.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to new and incumbent Safety Management staff as needed.
• Communicates regular updates and promptly escalates any issues or concerns related to staff training needs or staff performance to applicable Safety Leadership.
• Organizes and delivers training sessions for project teams and Safety Management Department to ensure consistency of all safety processes.
• Writes and/or provides input to department specific SOPs and Working Practices.
• Participates in safety staff interview process if requested and provides feedback
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the Safety Leadership.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• In depth knowledge of clinical research process, medical and safety terminology.
• Excellent ability to conduct interactive and engaging training sessions
• Experience in utilizing a variety of training methods to enhance learning efficiency
• Experience in effectively training varied audiences; strong training and motivational skills required
• Excellent ability to coordinate group activities
• Positive attitude and ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff to successfully coordinate, execute and oversee Safety department training activities and staff.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Considerable initiative, independent judgment, and discretion
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Identifies personal career development goals and opportunities related to current job. Solicits and applies performance feedback.
• Demonstrates commitment, dedication, cooperation, positive behavior, adaptability and flexibility with changes in responsibilities and duties.
• Independently prioritizes time effectively based on department needs. Consistently meets deadlines.
• Advanced computer literacy and skills in working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Knowledge of electronic data capture systems and safety database systems required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively and work in a matrix team environment required. 

CRITICAL JOB FUNCTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADA CRITERIA:

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Very limited physical effort required to perform normal job duties

MINIMUM RECRUITMENT STANDARDS:

• Bachelor's Degree in one of the life sciences or clinical research and/or a licensed healthcare professional required
•  7 years of relevant experience in clinical trial safety

• Equivalent combination of relevant education, training and experience

CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act; employees are not eligible for overtime compensation.

At IQVIA, we believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. The advanced analytics, technology solutions and contract research services we provide to the life sciences industry are made possible by our 70,000+ employees around the world who apply their insight, curiosity and intellectual courage every step of the way. Learn more at jobs.iqvia.com.