Alexion

Healthcare

GlobalStudyManager

€58–85k ~AI est. Spain FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Global Study Manager at Alexion. Skills: Global study management, Clinical trial execution, Vendor management. Define vendor scope. Manage vendor performance”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver life-changing medicines; Accelerate access; Maintain scientific excellence; Maintain operational excellence; First-time-right delivery

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Eligibility Requirements

Office environment accommodation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

>5 years clinical research experience, 3 years leading global clinical trials, Bachelor's degree or equivalent, Office environment accommodation

Nice to Have

PMP certification desirable

What You'll Do.

Manage vendor performance

Coordinate end-to-end study delivery

Partner with cross-functional teams

Plan and contribute to meetings

Support budget oversight

Reconcile external provider invoices

Develop global study management plans

Act as Study Lead for studies

Delegate and oversee responsibilities

Conduct lessons-learned exercises

Participate in departmental contributions

Coordinate start-up activities

Report start-up activities

Drive risk mitigations

Represent monitoring function

Aggregate global deliverables

Communicate study deliverables

Deliver study-specific training

Develop study materials

Review oversight plans

Coordinate country-level execution

Oversee site close-out

Oversee post-trial access

Support other study activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Global study team; Internal experts; External partners; Country teams; Core team

Communication Scope

Organizational communication

Process & Methodology

Study management plans

Full Job Description

Are you ready to orchestrate global clinical studies that deliver life-changing medicines to people with rare and devastating diseases? Step into a role where your leadership turns complex study plans into real-world outcomes for patients, from protocol development through study close-out and archiving. As a key member of a global study team, you will unite internal experts and external partners across multiple geographies and phases (I–IV, including non-interventional, post-authorization safety studies, registries, and early access programs). Your decisions will drive timelines, cost, and quality—accelerating access while safeguarding scientific and operational excellence. You will translate strategy into action—leading vendor oversight, aligning country teams, and ensuring first-time-right delivery. How will you bring clarity, pace, and confidence to a global program where every month matters for patients and clinicians? **Accountabilities:** * Vendor Strategy and Oversight: Define scope, negotiate expectations, and manage performance of CROs and service providers to timeline, budget, and quality; maintain documented oversight throughout the study lifecycle. - End-to-End Study Delivery: Coordinate delivery from Clinical Study Protocol through set-up, maintenance, database locks, CSR development, and archiving, ensuring alignment with the Study Lead and governance standards. * Cross-Functional Integration: Partner with Data Management, Procurement, Regulatory, Patient Safety, Quality Assurance, and country teams to remove barriers and optimize study execution. * Meeting Leadership and Engagement: Plan and contribute to internal and external forums, including Investigators’ and Monitors’ meetings, to drive clarity and commitment on milestones. * Budget Stewardship: Support the Study Lead with budget oversight and invoice reconciliation for external providers to maintain financial accuracy and predictability. * Study Documentation and Planning: Develop and maintain g

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