Key Responsibilities:
Lead the clinical trial team in collaboration with the Clinical Operations Program Head (COPH), ensuring delivery of complex global studies
Create effective CTT dynamics and achieve performance, priorities, and communication in close collaboration with CTT sub-team leaders
Guide planning and decision making at the study level, ensuring assigned clinical studies are delivered per the Operational Execution Plan (OEP) and clinical study protocol.
Foster an agile culture within assigned studies, working to achieve sprint goals and cycles, thereby maximizing collaboration and minimizing dependencies.
Oversees study recruitment and responsible for activating mitigation strategies.
Achieves excellence in study operations and management through process improvement.
Essential Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or a clinically relevant degree). An advanced degree is preferred.
At least 7 years of recent experience in clinical research or drug development spanning clinical activities in Phases I through IV studies of medium to high complexity
At least 3-5 years of recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies (e.g. planning, executing, reporting and publishing) of medium to high complexity in a global matrix environment within the pharmaceutical industry or a contract research organization.
At least 3 years recent people management in a complex matrix environment. Experience in managing people strongly preferred.
Proven abilities in negotiation and conflict resolution, strategic thinking, strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Experience in developing effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills (both oral and written), with the ability to communicate across all levels.
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