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Job Responsibility
Lead the skill development of Local Study Operations Managers, ensuring effective trial implementation within the country and strong alignment with global strategies
Oversee the delivery of the country’s study portfolio—managing scope, timelines, and budgets—through the leadership of LSOM
Working in close partnership with the Country GSSO Head, help foster, enhance, and sustain an optimal clinical research environment that supports global R&D objectives
Drive alignment and continuous improvement in LSOM execution by integrating best practices, promoting digital innovation, and facilitating robust knowledge sharing across the team
Ensure the successful delivery of the study portfolio assigned to LSOMs
Oversee LSOMs’ fulfillment of responsibilities throughout the assigned country portfolio, from feasibility through to study close-out
Monitor portfolio progress, provide risk and quality oversight, and support issue escalation and resolution for LSOMs
Manage LSOM and LSOM vendor performance to guarantee high-quality study execution, serving as the primary escalation point for local study challenges, driving solutions, and ensuring portfolio targets are met within the country
Mentor, train, and support the professional development of LSOMs to prepare them for managing complex trials
Build and maintain a high-performing team
Facilitate close collaboration between the study strategy team and local study teams to effectively manage the assigned portfolio
Promote cross-functional collaboration among country teams to ensure successful delivery of the country portfolio
Support discussions regarding study placement decisions based on country capabilities and growth potential
Proactively evaluate risks, quality trends, and resource requirements
implement mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement in country operations
Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and encourage sharing of best practices
Manage resource allocation and workload distribution across LSOMs, including both FSP and FTE personnel, to optimize trial execution and align with global priorities
Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards where applicable
Collaborate with and support the country head in engaging cross-functional stakeholders, aligning on trial deliverables, and managing escalations
Requirements
Doctorate degree & 2 years of clinical execution experience OR Master’s degree & 6 years of clinical execution experience OR Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of clinical execution experience OR Associate’s degree & 10 years of clinical execution experience OR High school diploma / GED & 12 years of clinical execution experience
In addition to meeting at least one of the above requirements, you must have a minimum of 2 years experience directly managing people and/or leadership experience leading teams, projects, programs, or directing the allocation of resources.
Nice to have
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 managing multiple teams / direct reports across multiple clinical functions / trials
Experience at, or oversight of, clinical research vendors (CRO’s, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
Experience managing clinical operations across relevant geography / region, including strong understanding of local regulatory requirements around global clinical trials
What we offer
Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits