Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Lead

About the Role >>> Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Lead

As the Senior Manager, Clinical Trial Lead (CTL), reporting into the Director, Clinical Operations, you will be a regional lead (America’s) on a phase III pivotal study. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that clinical trials are conducted in a manner compliant with SOPs, ICH/GCP Country specific regulatory guidelines, and company goals. We are looking for a seasoned trial manager with the ability to perform and manage the duties and functions necessary to deliver a quality study on time and within budget.   

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Clinical Trial Lead to join a company with an industry leading Board of Directors and Management team and roll up their sleeves to build an innovative women’s oncology company with significant potential to transform breast cancer treatments.

Your work will primarily encompass:

• Manage all aspects of clinical trials, specifically, study vendor management including CRO oversight, other study service providers involved in a clinical trial
• Lead or support the cross-functional study execution team with study deliverables with focus on Clinical Operations deliverables to the study team
• Support delivery of study milestones and ensure accurate tracking and reporting of study metrics and timelines to leadership
• Ensure clinical trials are managed and executed in accordance with ICH GCP, regulations, the protocol, and company-specific SOPs
• Assist in preparation and review of clinical trial documentation including, but not limited to, protocol, informed consent, Clinical Monitoring Plan, Project Plan, Case Report Forms, Clinical Study Reports, and other study level documents
• Triage CRO and clinical site questions
• Facilitate cross-functional study team meetings and/or delegate to a Sr./CRA, as appropriate; liaise with other cross-functional areas for oversight of clinical study activities
• Partner with eTMF team to ensure that the Trial Master File (TMF) is set up and maintained appropriately throughout the trial, including periodic reviews
• Participate and coordinate resolution of audit findings and ensure audit-ready condition of clinical trial documentation
• Responsible for and participates in service provider selection process as a part of outsourcing activities
• Proactively identify and resolve clinical project issues and participates in process improvement initiatives as required
• Responsible for assessing operational feasibility, recommending study execution plan, and site selection
• Responsible for the selection and study specific training of CRO study staff, monitors, investigational sites, and service providers
• In conjunction with legal group, facilitate the development of clinical trial agreements and other relevant documents
• Support oversight of clinical trial budgets, providing ongoing financial reporting and projections
• Negotiate and finalize site contracts and budgets
• Perform and manage data review process on an ongoing basis
• Oversight of site visits including site qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out visits, as needed
• Oversee outsourced monitoring by reviewing monitoring reports to ensure quality and resolution of site-related issues
• Ensure tracking and review of protocol deviations and assess impact on study data
• Review and approve clinical invoices against the approve scope of work for clinical vendors
• Provide oversight for forecasting of clinical supplies, including study drug and supplies
• Manage / oversee work of, as well as mentor, junior Clinical Operations staff; may have direct reports
• Support development and review of Clinical SOPs and other department initiatives
• Travel as needed to sites, conferences, and industry meetings
• Other duties, as may be assigned

Ideal Candidate Profile >>>

A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.

Knowledge:

• Bachelor's Degree is required, advanced degree is preferred
• 8+ years of clinical research experience and 3+ years of clinical trial management experience leading clinical trials within the biotech or similar industry
• Knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for clinical trial management
• Strong clinical project manager skills
• Proven leadership skills to direct protocol execution to ensure timeline, budget and quality metrics are met
• Excellent communication skills to effectively disseminate information to project team and outside parties

Experience:

• Global and phase 1-3 trial experience is required
• Oncology experience is required, breast cancer experience is preferred
• Experience developing creative strategies for site monitoring, risk mitigation, trial budgets, site selection, and clinical supplies management 
• Extensive clinical research knowledge and cross-functional understanding of clinical trial methodology
• Experience managing/overseeing CROs/vendors and scopes of work
• Proficient computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Working knowledge of MS Project for development and update of clinical study timelines
• Experience managing CROs and other clinical vendors

Attributes:

• Excellent organizational, conflict resolution, prioritization and negotiation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication and skills
• Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to develop Therapeutic Areas knowledge and expertise through internal training and external conference attendance
• Commitment to excellence
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic; fast learner who can identify the core project challenges and expeditiously change course as required in a fast-paced organization
• Teamwork and collaboration; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; shares expertise with others

The base pay range for this position is expected to be $165,000 - $185,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.

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