Experienced Site Activation Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

• The role holder may be required to cover all responsibilities mentioned below but will be expected to focus on certain responsibilities for periods of time.
• Accountable for the oversight and execution of Start Up (from pre-award/bid defense activities up to Maintenance and Investigational Product (IP) release for all assigned projects in accordance with the agreed RSU strategy.
• Responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the RSU plan according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan within the agreed strategy, escalating issues where required.
• Ensure cross collaboration across RSU and communication with regions and countries to successfully implement the agreed RSU plan.
• Provide overall guidance and oversight of multi-site projects during maintenance phase as an integral member of the study management team.
• Execute operational strategy/ expectations for maintenance of clinical study approvals, authorizations and review/ negotiation of contracts and essential documents.
• Provide specialist regulatory and technical scientific support to facilitate efficient initiation and maintenance of clinical trials, whilst enabling compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Determine regulatory strategy/expectations and parameters for submissions and all necessary authorizations; identify regulatory complexity and challenges and offer creative and practical solutions to support the bid process and subsequent execution of the RSU plan.
• Create, publish and review core scientific, technical and administrative documentation necessary for enabling study initiation and maintenance.
• Assess and review regulatory landscape and contribute to collection, interpretation, analysis and dissemination of accurate regulatory intelligence.
• Ensure overall project efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals; report performance metrics and out of scope activities as required. Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate quality standards for the duration of the start up.
• Mentor and coach colleagues as required and provide technical guidance both within and outside the project.
• Ensure accurate completion of relevant Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) fields in accordance with role.
• May take a proactive role in developing long standing relationships with preferred IQVIA customers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Good negotiating and communication skills with ability to challenge
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team player; ability to co-ordinate and collaborate above, across and within complex projects.
• Good regulatory and/or technical writing skills
• Good understanding of regulated clinical trial environment and in depth knowledge of drug development process
• Ability to exercise independent judgment taking calculated risks when making decisions
• Good leadership skills, with ability to motivate, coach and mentor
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Good presentation skills
• Understanding of study financial management
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and sponsors.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent combination of education, training and experience,
• min. 6 years’ of relevant experience in clinical research including at least 2 years' of demonstrable experience in an global role,
• Good negotiating and communication skills with ability to challenge.

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