Associate Director/Director Clinical Mgmt - Canada

Submission for the position: Associate Director/Director Clinical Mgmt - Canada - (Job Number: 169937)

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.

As an Associate Director/Director Clinical Management, you will provide strategic direction, leadership and management to secure the successful completion of clinical deliverables within assigned studies.

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:

Provides strategic direction, leadership and management within an area of a region to secure the successful completion of clinical deliverables within assigned studies. This includes training and management of staff to contribute to the successful delivery of clean data from evaluable patients within project parameters of time, quality, and cost. Provides direct supervision, support, training and mentoring to their staff regarding all general aspects of the CTM and Clinical Manager roles. Will be responsible for performance assessments and annual review of their direct reports. Assists in resource utilization, policy development and implementation of goals by working with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development of business processes to support cross functional teams ensuring work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately within assigned functional area. In developing regions, responsibilities may include oversight of all deliverables within a country/region including participation in business development activities.

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 projectsEnsures 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 modificationManages 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 resourcesInducts 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 metricsManages the overall budgeting activity of the assigned group(s) - annual and long range forecastParticipates in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects

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.

As an Associate Director/Director Clinical Management, you will provide strategic direction, leadership and management to secure the successful completion of clinical deliverables within assigned studies.

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:

Provides strategic direction, leadership and management within an area of a region to secure the successful completion of clinical deliverables within assigned studies. This includes training and management of staff to contribute to the successful delivery of clean data from evaluable patients within project parameters of time, quality, and cost. Provides direct supervision, support, training and mentoring to their staff regarding all general aspects of the CTM and Clinical Manager roles. Will be responsible for performance assessments and annual review of their direct reports. Assists in resource utilization, policy development and implementation of goals by working with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development of business processes to support cross functional teams ensuring work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately within assigned functional area. In developing regions, responsibilities may include oversight of all deliverables within a country/region including participation in business development activities.

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 projectsEnsures 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 modificationManages 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 resourcesInducts 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 metricsManages the overall budgeting activity of the assigned group(s) - annual and long range forecastParticipates in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects Bachelor's Degree in a 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. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced leadership and management skillsExcellent judgment and decision-making skillsExcellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilityExpertise in negotiating and strong organizational skillsExcellent oral/presentation and written communication skills in the native language and in EnglishAbility to perform tasks required of a functional staffAbility to successfully network with other Divisions (departments) where necessaryStrong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal managementDemonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and integrating project teamsSelf-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitudeAbility to effectively teach required skillsExcellent coaching and mentoring skillsKnowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and DirectivesAbility to work effectively in a matrix organizationWorking Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing 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.

Ability 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 require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

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.

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Bachelor's Degree in a 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. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Advanced leadership and management skillsExcellent judgment and decision-making skillsExcellent interpersonal and problem-solving abilityExpertise in negotiating and strong organizational skillsExcellent oral/presentation and written communication skills in the native language and in EnglishAbility to perform tasks required of a functional staffAbility to successfully network with other Divisions (departments) where necessaryStrong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal managementDemonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and integrating project teamsSelf-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitudeAbility to effectively teach required skillsExcellent coaching and mentoring skillsKnowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and DirectivesAbility to work effectively in a matrix organizationWorking Environment:

PPD values the health and wellbeing 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.

Ability 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 require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

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.

#GD

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Submission for the position: Associate Director/Director Clinical Mgmt - Canada - (Job Number: 169937)