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AD/ Director Clinical Management UK and Ireland

Pharmaceutical Product Development (PPD)

United Kingdom

We 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. 

PPD is seeking an Associate Director/ Director, Clinical Management to work alongside the Clinical Country Head to provide strategic direction, leadership and management for the successful completion of clinical deliverables in the UK.

Based in the UK, you will provide direct supervision to clinical managers. You will be responsible for the management, development, training and mentoring of managers who have oversight of PPD’s in-country clinical team comprising of Clinical Research Associates, Remote Site Monitors and Clinical Trial Co-ordinators.The UK clinical function contributes to PPD’s excellence in clinical delivery and output; PPD takes great pride in delivering our clients’ needs within cost, time and quality requirements. You should be able to demonstrate a connection to our ethos and drive our key objectives in country, with consideration of the evolving clinical research environment.

You will also be responsible for: Managing clinical management resource levels including hiring and promoting, as appropriate Assisting the Clinical Country Head in strategic planning for the future, ensuring that wider team have the necessary training and skills required Participating in resource calls and ensuring teams are provided with adequate levels of appropriately qualified resources Inducting new managers to PPD. Providing performance appraisals, evaluating and allocating bonuses and merit increases, as appropriate. Developing and motivating through goal setting, ongoing feedback, formal evaluation, and effective delegation of decision making. Ensuring staff are trained and mentored Possible participation in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects

To be successful in this position you must demonstrate not only outstanding leadership and management qualities in a CRO/Pharmaceutical environment but the ability to be an excellent problem solver and decision maker who can communicate and network effectively in a vast matrix organisation.You should also be self-motivated with a positive outlook that is able to influence others.

We 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. 

PPD is seeking an Associate Director/ Director, Clinical Management to work alongside the Clinical Country Head to provide strategic direction, leadership and management for the successful completion of clinical deliverables in the UK.

Based in the UK, you will provide direct supervision to clinical managers. You will be responsible for the management, development, training and mentoring of managers who have oversight of PPD’s in-country clinical team comprising of Clinical Research Associates, Remote Site Monitors and Clinical Trial Co-ordinators.The UK clinical function contributes to PPD’s excellence in clinical delivery and output; PPD takes great pride in delivering our clients’ needs within cost, time and quality requirements. You should be able to demonstrate a connection to our ethos and drive our key objectives in country, with consideration of the evolving clinical research environment.

You will also be responsible for: Managing clinical management resource levels including hiring and promoting, as appropriate Assisting the Clinical Country Head in strategic planning for the future, ensuring that wider team have the necessary training and skills required Participating in resource calls and ensuring teams are provided with adequate levels of appropriately qualified resources Inducting new managers to PPD. Providing performance appraisals, evaluating and allocating bonuses and merit increases, as appropriate. Developing and motivating through goal setting, ongoing feedback, formal evaluation, and effective delegation of decision making. Ensuring staff are trained and mentored Possible participation in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects

To be successful in this position you must demonstrate not only outstanding leadership and management qualities in a CRO/Pharmaceutical environment but the ability to be an excellent problem solver and decision maker who can communicate and network effectively in a vast matrix organisation.You should also be self-motivated with a positive outlook that is able to influence others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Solid leadership and management skills Excellent interpersonal and problem solving ability Advanced organizational and negotiation skills Ability to successfully network with other divisions (departments) where necessary Demonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and integrating project teams Self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitude. Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Knowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and Directives Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization

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.

PPD has enjoyed significant growth, with over 25,000 employees in over 47 countries, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health.

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

CLOSING DATE- FRIDAY 12th FEB

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Solid leadership and management skills Excellent interpersonal and problem solving ability Advanced organizational and negotiation skills Ability to successfully network with other divisions (departments) where necessary Demonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and integrating project teams Self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitude. Excellent coaching and mentoring skills Knowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and Directives Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization

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.

PPD has enjoyed significant growth, with over 25,000 employees in over 47 countries, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development to deliver life-changing therapies that improve health.

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

CLOSING DATE- FRIDAY 12th FEB

Job posted: 2021-01-28