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Associate Director Clinical Management- Home Based: MN, MI, IL, WI, ID, OH, PA, NJ, WV, VA, TN, MD, CT, MA, NY, NH

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)

Multiple Locations

Submission for the position: Associate Director Clinical Management- Home Based: MN, MI, IL, WI, ID, OH, PA, NJ, WV, VA, TN, MD, CT, MA, NY, NH - (Job Number: 172824)Associate Director Clinical Management- Home Based: MN, MI, IL, WI, ID, OH, PA, NJ, WV, VA, TN, MD, CT, MA, NY, NHAssociate Director Clinical Management- Home Based: MN, MI, IL, WI, ID, OH, PA, NJ, WV, VA, TN, MD, CT, MA, NY, NHWe are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.   

Our global Clinical department consists of colleagues with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies. 

As an Associate Director, you will provide direction and leadership to Clinical Team Managers and/or Clinical Managers and/or Clinical Administration for a specified geography.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.  

Summarized Purpose:

Manages, selects, trains, coaches and performance management of Clinical Team Managers and/or Clinical Managers and/or Clinical Administration for a specified geography. Accountable for functional management of Clinical Team Managers and/or Clinical Managers to ensure successful execution of all clinical deliverables within assigned project (s). May direct the clinical objectives of projects within cost, time and quality requirements at the region or global level to ensure optimum performance and achievement of key objectives/targets. May represent Clinical Management in global and/or cross functional initiatives.

Essential Functions: 

Supervises and coordinates Clinical Management functions, including mentoring managers in day-to-day activities and responsibilities related to the clinical deliverables. Ensures the clinical teams are provided with the necessary support and resources to successfully deliver clinical deliverables, e.g., oversees study start-up, monitoring and site management deliverables. At a country level, may liaise with other functional departments to ensure delivery of projects to clients and contribute to feasibility projects. Ensures the timely execution of clinical deliverables with a focus on quality deliverables. In those cases, develops and drives the specific and overall project or program strategies to ensure optimum performance and achievement of annual plans and targets. Facilitates meetings to identify potential risks and work with the clinical team to develop and communicate contingency plans. Ensures risks to clinical deliverables and potential solutions are communicated through appropriate escalation pathways. Reviews and assesses clinical project or program finances and ensures risks are escalated appropriately with any information necessary for a contract modification. Manages clinical management resource levels including hiring and promoting, as appropriate. Participates in resource calls and ensure teams are provided with adequate levels of appropriately qualified resources. Inducts new managers to PPD. Provides performance appraisals, evaluate and allocate bonuses and merit increases, as appropriate. Develops and motivates through goal setting, ongoing feedback, formal evaluation, and effective delegation of decision making. Ensures staff is trained and mentored according to company policies and procedures. Develops, implements and reviews key performance metrics. Manages the overall budgeting activity of the assigned group (s)- annual and long-range forecast. May participate in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects.*NW-LI1We are vital links between an idea for a new medicine and the people who need it. We are the people of PPD — thousands of employees in locations worldwide connected by tenacity and passion for our purpose: to improve health. You will be joining a truly collaborative and winning culture as we strive to bend the time and cost curve of delivering life-saving therapies to patients.   

Our global Clinical department consists of colleagues with institutional knowledge, in-depth therapeutic experience, and robust operational tools. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies. 

As an Associate Director, you will provide direction and leadership to Clinical Team Managers and/or Clinical Managers and/or Clinical Administration for a specified geography.

At PPD we hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognize the power of being one team. We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award winning training and benefits focused on the health and wellbeing of our employees.  

Summarized Purpose:

Manages, selects, trains, coaches and performance management of Clinical Team Managers and/or Clinical Managers and/or Clinical Administration for a specified geography. Accountable for functional management of Clinical Team Managers and/or Clinical Managers to ensure successful execution of all clinical deliverables within assigned project (s). May direct the clinical objectives of projects within cost, time and quality requirements at the region or global level to ensure optimum performance and achievement of key objectives/targets. May represent Clinical Management in global and/or cross functional initiatives.

Essential Functions: 

Supervises and coordinates Clinical Management functions, including mentoring managers in day-to-day activities and responsibilities related to the clinical deliverables. Ensures the clinical teams are provided with the necessary support and resources to successfully deliver clinical deliverables, e.g., oversees study start-up, monitoring and site management deliverables. At a country level, may liaise with other functional departments to ensure delivery of projects to clients and contribute to feasibility projects. Ensures the timely execution of clinical deliverables with a focus on quality deliverables. In those cases, develops and drives the specific and overall project or program strategies to ensure optimum performance and achievement of annual plans and targets. Facilitates meetings to identify potential risks and work with the clinical team to develop and communicate contingency plans. Ensures risks to clinical deliverables and potential solutions are communicated through appropriate escalation pathways. Reviews and assesses clinical project or program finances and ensures risks are escalated appropriately with any information necessary for a contract modification. Manages clinical management resource levels including hiring and promoting, as appropriate. Participates in resource calls and ensure teams are provided with adequate levels of appropriately qualified resources. Inducts new managers to PPD. Provides performance appraisals, evaluate and allocate bonuses and merit increases, as appropriate. Develops and motivates through goal setting, ongoing feedback, formal evaluation, and effective delegation of decision making. Ensures staff is trained and mentored according to company policies and procedures. Develops, implements and reviews key performance metrics. Manages the overall budgeting activity of the assigned group (s)- annual and long-range forecast. May participate in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects.*NW-LI1Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's Degree in a life science related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. In some cases, an equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.Significant clinical research experience (comparable to 10 years) including remote and clinical monitoring and experience in all phases of study life cycle, including start up, interim and close out.Line management experience appropriate to the size and complexity of the clinical management group in the designated country/region. Valid Driver's License and Passport.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Solid leadership and management skills Excellent judgment and decision-making skills Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving ability Advanced organizational and negotiation skills Excellent oral/presentation and written communication skills in the native language and in English Ability to perform tasks required of a functional staff Ability to successfully network with other divisions (departments) where necessary Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management Demonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and integrating project teams Self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitude. Ability to effectively teach required skills Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Knowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and Directives Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization Working Environment:

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: 

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.  Able to work in non-traditional work environments.  Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.  Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.    This role requires independent travel up to 25%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains.  

PPD Defining Principles: 

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's Degree in a life science related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. In some cases, an equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.Significant clinical research experience (comparable to 10 years) including remote and clinical monitoring and experience in all phases of study life cycle, including start up, interim and close out.Line management experience appropriate to the size and complexity of the clinical management group in the designated country/region. Valid Driver's License and Passport.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Solid leadership and management skills Excellent judgment and decision-making skills Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving ability Advanced organizational and negotiation skills Excellent oral/presentation and written communication skills in the native language and in English Ability to perform tasks required of a functional staff Ability to successfully network with other divisions (departments) where necessary Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management Demonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and integrating project teams Self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitude. Ability to effectively teach required skills Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Knowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and Directives Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization Working Environment:

PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: 

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.  Able to work in non-traditional work environments.  Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.  Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.    This role requires independent travel up to 25%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains.  

PPD Defining Principles: 

- We have a strong will to win - We earn our customer’s trust - We are game changers - We do the right thing - We are one PPD -

If you resonate with our five principles above, and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you

Submission for the position: Associate Director Clinical Management- Home Based: MN, MI, IL, WI, ID, OH, PA, NJ, WV, VA, TN, MD, CT, MA, NY, NH - (Job Number: 172824)Associate Director Clinical Management- Home Based: MN, MI, IL, WI, ID, OH, PA, NJ, WV, VA, TN, MD, CT, MA, NY, NH

Job posted: 2020-07-25

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