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SrMgrLocalStudyOperations
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“Sr Mgr Local Study Operations. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Lead skill development of Senior Managers. Oversee country study portfolio delivery”
What You'll Achieve.
effective implementation of trials within the country; alignment with global strategies; high-quality study execution; portfolio targets are met within the country; optimize trial execution; align with global priorities; optimize trial execution; ensure cost efficiencies; trial success
Industry & Context.
support issue escalation and resolution; driving solutions; identify operational risks; implement mitigation strategies; Identify and manage study issues; communicating and/or escalating appropriately
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Doctorate degree & 2 years of clinical execution experience, Master’s degree & 6 years of clinical execution experience, Bachelor’s degree & 8 years of clinical execution experience, Associate’s degree & 10 years of clinical execution experience, High school diploma / GED & 12 years of clinical execution experience, 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, 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 (CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc. ), Experience managing clinical operations across relevant geography / region, understanding of local regulatory requirements around global clinical trials
What You'll Do.
Lead skill development of Senior Managers
Oversee country study portfolio delivery
Ensure successful delivery of study portfolio
Oversee LSOMs' fulfillment of responsibilities
Monitor portfolio progress
Manage LSOM and vendor performance
Build and maintain a high-performing team
Facilitate collaboration between teams
Promote cross-functional collaboration
Support study placement discussions
Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency
Manage resource allocation and workload distribution
Ensure adherence to regulatory and quality standards
Collaborate with and support country head
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with the Country GSSO Head; Facilitate close collaboration between study strategy team and local study teams; Promote cross-functional collaboration among country teams; Engage cross-functional stakeholders; Build relationships across geographies and time zones; Foster collaboration across internal and external teams
Communication Scope
communication skills to engage with cross-functional teams, senior management and external stakeholders
Process & Methodology
end-to-end management of study deliverables, budgets, timelines, performance metrics (KPIs)
Full Job Description
## **Career Category** Clinical Development ## ## **Job Description** ## **Accountabilities** * Lead the skill development of Local Study Operations Senior Managers, ensuring the effective implementation of trials within the country and alignment with global strategies. * Oversee the delivery of the country’s study portfolio—including scope, timelines, and budgets—through the management of LSOM Senior Managers. * Collaborate with the Country GSSO Head to foster, enhance, and sustain an optimal clinical research environment that supports global R&D objectives. * Promote alignment and continuous improvement in LSOM execution by integrating best practices, digital innovations, and facilitating knowledge sharing among team members. ## **Responsibilities** * 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 operatio
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