Global Study Associate Job at iconplc (Johannesburg)

Local Study Associate Director

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organi...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

iconplc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor degree in related discipline, preferably in life science, or equivalent qualification
Five years of US focused clinical trial management experience, including budget oversight
Good knowledge of international guidelines ICH- GCP as well as relevant local regulations
Excellent project management skill
Excellent team building and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
Excellent attention to details
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

Job Responsibility

Has the overall responsibility for the study commitments within the country and for timely delivery of data to required quality
Leads and optimizes the performance of the Local Study Team(s) at country level ensuring compliance with Procedural Documents, ICH-GCP and local regulations
Ensures, as required, that clinical and operational feasibility assessment of potential studies is performed to the highest quality
Coordinates the site selection process by identifying potential sites/investigators, performing initial Site Quality Risk Assessment, and conducting Site Qualification Visits to evaluate suitability and quality risks
Ensures timely submission of application/documents to EC/IRB at start up and for the duration of the study
Works together with Regulatory Affairs to ensure timely delivery of application/documents for submissions to Regulatory Authority for the duration of the study, and in line with local regulations
Ensures timely preparation of country financial Study Management Agreement (fSMA) and maintains accurate study budget in AZ clinical studies financial system by regular checks of the system and financial reports (as agreed with Director, SMM/ Director, Country Head
Ensures timely preparation of local Master CSA (including site budget) and amendments as needed
Ensures timely preparation of country level Master Informed Consent Form (MICF) and subsequent site level ICFs, as required, including any relevant translations, and in line with relevant SOPs and local regulations
Ensures all country and site level trial essential documents required by ICH-GCP prior to study start have been collected and verified for correctness, prior to setting sites ready to enrol, and in line with SOPs

What we offer

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Associate Director, Regional Clinical Operations

Associate Director, Regional Clinical Operations. ICON plc is a world-leading he...

Location

United States , Atlanta; Houston; Tampa; Dallas

Salary:

Not provided

iconplc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience in Clinical Trial Operations in pharmaceutical / biotechnology industry or Clinical Research Organization, or equivalent, including at least 3 years in a role of primary responsibility for clinical trial execution and management
Thorough understanding and experience in global clinical trials in a diverse range of patient populations with preferred experience in both oncology and hematology
Direct management experience and supervisory responsibility
Demonstrated leadership and management skills
Goal oriented, self-starter with proven ability to work independently
Good knowledge and experience working with external specialist vendors
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and written/verbal communication skills, confidence, and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of medical, research and administrative personnel
Able to proactively identify issues and provide potential solutions for resolution
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deliverables in accordance with stated timelines and to established quality standards
Proficient in Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job Responsibility

Accountable for oversight of all assigned studies within the country in accordance with the overall development plan and clinical operations plan and under the direction of the global team (Global Clinical Trial Manager), including adherence to quality, timelines and budget
Accountable for planning and executing assigned country study goals and commitments, and as needed, leading, organizing, and participating in regional and/or local meetings and training sessions to implement country-level recruitment plans
Develops, builds and maintains optimal relationships with key institutions within the country (i.e. Site Alliance Sites), working closely with the Medical Science Liaisons, Global Site Management and Central Services, and other departments as indicated according to the Site Engagement Strategy
Drive the identification and inclusion of sites that have access to and can enroll patients who are from groups that have been historically underrepresented in clinical trials (per FDA Guidance for Industry for Improving Enrollment of Participants from Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Populations in Clinical Trials)
Oversees regional study feasibility, site monitoring performance, quality metrics and all relevant activities for assigned studies
Drives evidence-based site recommendations and selection
Provides support and training for sites to support diverse recruitment and retention, review, assist and optimize site-level diversity plans as needed, check and challenge progress and coordinate and align central efforts across sponsor and CROs
Align local and central initiatives and advise and guide on effective community engagement activities
Conduct co-monitoring and site identification visits, as needed
Collaborates cross-functionally to build and maintain strong relationships and interaction at the country local level (i.e. Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Monitors, Clinical Scientists, etc.) that directly contribute to key study activities and milestones

What we offer

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Fulltime

Global Study Director - Hematology/Oncology - Cell Therapy

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organi...

Location

United States; Canada , Montreal; Cary; Burlington; Blue Bell; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh

Salary:

Not provided

iconplc

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research
Proven project management experience and training
At least 7 years of clinical trial experience
At least 3 years of experience in global study leadership and team leadership
Demonstrated clinical trial expertise in Hematology - Oncology
Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research regulatory requirements and experience in all phases of clinical study delivery
startup, maintenance and close out
Thorough understanding of the cross-functional clinical trial process eg. Data flow
Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities
Proven skillset and abilities in complex problem solving and decision-making

Job Responsibility

Lead and coordinate a cross-functional study team of experts in accordance with SDO/STOM and its roles, accountabilities and responsibilities framework (RACI) to ensure the clinical study progress as planned driving achievement of milestones according to timelines, budget and quality standards
Contribute to vendor/ESP selection activities at the study level, including bid defense, and lead operational oversight at the study level in order to ensure appropriate control over the vendor identification and selection
Assist the (Sr)GPD with the operational planning for upcoming clinical studies to establish required number of resources for study conduct, interfacing with other cross-functional partners and the TA as required
Collaborate with other functions to establish strategies and identify synergies aimed at increasing efficiency of global study teams (core and extended)
Lead and facilitate communication across functions and provide guidance and support to the core and extended study team members as needed and in accordance with study-specific communication plan
For outsourced studies, be the primary point of contact for the CRO Study Manager to ensure study delivery according to agreed upon timelines, budget and quality standards, while ensuring that the appropriate level of oversight of the CRO is maintained and documented throughout the lifecycle of the study, in accordance with relevant SOPs and guidelines (e.g. description of services and transfer of obligations)
Provide operational expertise into and hold accountability for the development of essential study level documents (i.e. Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) through to Clinical Study Report (CSR)) in accordance with relevant
Ensure all external service providers (i.e. central laboratories, IXRS, ePRO, etc.) engaged at the study level are performing to contracted goals and timelines/budget and that adequate oversight is documented through planning & control activities
Develop and maintain relevant study plans (e.g. global study management plan and its relevant components such as study project plan SPP) including required input into study level quality and risk management planning (e.g. risk-based quality management, proactive risk and contingency plans, etc.), ensuring that the risk response strategies and issue escalation pathways are clear to the entire study team
Oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs, quality and operational) by using company tracking systems and project timelines (e.g. SPP, data flow metrics dashboard, CTMS or eTMF dashboard) and communicate any risks to timelines and/or quality to CPT, along with proposed mitigations

What we offer

Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead
Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others

Local Study Operations Manager

Location

Türkiye , Istanbul

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience OR Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience
Advanced knowledge of global clinical trial management
BA/BS/BSc
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience of leading local/regional or global teams
Minimum 2-3 years’ clinical trial project management experience
7 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
Experience in management and oversight of external vendors (e.g., CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
Must be a local/country expert with proven project management experience locally
Must be able to build strong site relationships as well as other local relationships to ensure end to end study delivery is met

Job Responsibility

Partner with global and local country teams to provide high level country strategy and actively drive study progress and local/country level study delivery
Responsible for compiling and submitting submissions to ethics committees/councils within the country/ies as well as submissions relating to other aspects country needs such as, European Union Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR), In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation (IVDR) directives etc.
Accountable for study results and drives key decisions within country
Planning, management, and oversight of clinical study execution in accordance with the global program strategy, through leadership with engagement of the cross-functional Local Study Team (LST)
Contribute and develop program/study-specific materials – e.g., monitoring plan, study specific training documents
Support and contribute to Clinical Study Teams (CSTs) / Trial Management Teams (TMTs) as applicable, agenda driven, present at meetings when needed
Communicate country status (including timelines and deliverables) to key partners including updates to relevant systems for transparency
Accountable for site-level goal setting and study-specific deliverables for clinical sites within their country(ies)
Manage, oversee and supervise applicable vendor activities e.g., laboratories and equipment provisioning
Utilize local/country regulatory knowledge to contribute to NAMP provisioning and import/export license processes

Fulltime

Global Study Manager

Global Study Manager – This position is a fully client-embedded role, dedicated ...

Location

Poland

Salary:

Not provided

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree: life sciences or related discipline
At least 5+ years of relevant study management experience on a global level
In-depth experience in clinical research: study management, monitoring, data management
Must have exposed to clinical study management “end-to-end” Globally : NA, EMEA, APAC, LATAM – China & Japan, Africa is an asset
Must have proven experience from study feasibility to CSR
Must have at least Ph II and PIII experience – PI & PIV is an asset
Must have cross-functional leadership proven experience, able to drive internal and external meeting
Able to input in clinical protocol, ICF, and other study plan, savvy in clinical study risk management and clinical systems
Strong experience in clinical budget management
Strong experience with vendor management including CRO

Job Responsibility

Accountable for delivering the clinical operation activities of the study until study archiving
Generating robust and accelerated delivery plans (with a focus on upper quartile performance) and delivering these to target or stretch thresholds and with quality
Accountable for the operational delivery of clinical study/studies to time, quality, and budget, company standards and scientific requirements, supporting decision -making at pace and leading study team to achieve overall study deliverables
Accountable for the following deliverables: Study Initiation Meeting, Clinical Study Activity Plan, Study Delivery Plan, TMF Quality Strategy Document, DCT Set Up, Vendors Oversight Plan, Investigator/CRA Meeting Set Up & associated training, Recruitment Tracking, Budget tracking eTMF filing and Vendor Set Up and Management, Safety Management plan, eTMF & vendor set -up
Proactively and effectively identifies, oversees, and mitigates study risks
Ensures appropriate stakeholder communication, including study status, expectations, risks and issues
Accountable to operate within the study budget
Effectively leads empowered matrix teams
Responsible for operational input into protocol and informed consent form development, and other key study documents
Leads and conducts investigator meetings and other study related meetings

Fulltime

Country Study Operations Manager I

The Study Operations Manager I (SOM I) has responsibilities for study and region...

Location

Canada

Salary:

Not provided

Parexel

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Expertise in the use of study and site dashboards and reporting tools
Detail oriented and possesses technical expertise
Ability to manage moderately complex processes
Risk identification and mitigation, strategic planning, and critical path analysis skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to adapt to changing technologies and processes, work independently and exercise own judgement
Supportive of an environment where innovation is standard, including developing ideas and taking appropriate risks to advance innovative processes
Effective verbal and written communication skills in relating to colleagues and associates, both inside and outside of the organization
Ability to operate in a matrix environment
Fluency in written and spoken English required

Job Responsibility

Supports Global Study Managers (GSMs), other SOMs, and the larger study management delivery of the study by leading specific parts of the project, driving specific countries, executing tasks of moderate complexity, and developing solutions to problems as needed to support deliverables
Serves as leader of the local study team (core members, ad hoc members, and other key stakeholders as required) on one or more studies
Oversees the preferred Contract Research Organization (pCRO) and/or Country Trial Manager (CTM)/Site Care Partner (SCP) for assigned studies at country level in accordance with the overall project plan, and manages and maintains accurate country level plans (e.g., timelines, budget, risk, and quality plans)
May manage the study start up process in countries assigned [where the Start Up Project Manager (SUPM) is not assigned] and/or oversee the pCRO responsible for these activities as applicable
Liaises with SCP, Lead SCP, Site Activation Partners (SAPs), and regulatory colleagues in country to agree on submission strategy to Health Authorities (HAs) and Ethic Committees (ECs)
Provides country level input on startup and recruitment milestones as provided by pCRO and/or CTM/SCP to GSM during planning
Collaborates with accountable roles to identify and manage deviations and risks in study startup and execution and implements mitigation strategies as required
Accountable for resolution of site activation escalations to study teams including offering options for mitigation
May be responsible and accountable for, as designated by the GSM: Regional, country and study level implementation of startup and site activation plans (through SUPM or pCRO if assigned)
Regional, country and study level recruitment strategy

Fulltime

Study Delivery Senior Associate

The Study Delivery Senior Associate provides essential global study management s...

Location

India , Hyderabad

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of clinical execution experience
Associate’s degree and 6 years of clinical execution experience
High school diploma / GED and 8 years of clinical execution experience
3 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 1 year of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience
Experience working on global clinical trials
Strong collaborative and effective communication skills
Expertise in clinical trial processes, operations, and oversight
Strong skills in using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Working knowledge of CTMS, eTMF, EDC, and Microsoft Office tools

Job Responsibility

Lead the development and maintenance of study-level trackers, dashboards, timelines, and tools
Coordinate logistics for investigator meetings, trial events, and site communications
Manage assigned start-up activities
Use study dashboards and reports to monitor global enrollment, data flow, and quality indicators
Lead delivery of assigned risk and quality management activities
Track and report study progress
Deliver assigned components of global recruitment and retention strategies
Manage Study Training system activities and oversight
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal study team members, vendors and investigator sites
Act as a point of contact for routine study updates

What we offer

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities

Brazil Country Head, Global Site & Study Operations Associate Director

Provide strategic and operational leadership for all study and site execution wi...

Location

Brazil , São Paulo

Salary:

Not provided

Amgen

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Doctorate degree and 3 years of clinical execution experience
Master’s degree and 7 years of clinical execution experience
Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of clinical execution experience
At least 3 years’ experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources
+8 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 6 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience
Experience at, or oversight of, clinical research vendors (CRO’s, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
Significant experience managing clinical operations across relevant geography / region, including strong understanding of local regulatory requirements around global clinical trials
Advanced English proficiency

Job Responsibility

Provide strategic and operational leadership for all study and site execution within the assigned country or hub-and-spoke geography
Accountable for end-to-end study, site, and site engagement execution across the assigned country or hub-and-spoke geography
Provide strategic leadership for country commitments, acting as a key advisor on study feasibility, placement, and site selection
Lead, line-manage, and develop the Country/Hub team
Ensure adequate and timely resourcing across study delivery, site operations, and monitoring roles
Drive site engagement through a clearly differentiated Amgen site experience
Oversee country-level financial and operational management, including budgets, forecasting, vendor oversight
Lead country governance and risk management, including chairing the Country Management Team (CMT)
Ensure regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement

What we offer

Comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts
A discretionary annual bonus program, or for field sales representatives, a sales-based incentive plan
Stock-based long-term incentives
Award-winning time-off plans and bi-annual company-wide shutdowns
Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements, where possible

Fulltime

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