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General Description:

_Line management responsibilities:_

+ Provides leadership, management, and/or mentorship to clinical study managers at various levels for assigned portfolio

+ Collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders within the region as well as with global stakeholders to ensure the needs of the business are met.

+ Contributes to overall Clinical Operations strategy for the region and is accountable for performance against key metrics

+ Contributes to resourcing and capability development related to regional study management

+ Ensures alignment of regional resources and deliverables with overall portfolio goals

Essential Functions of the job:

Regional Leadership

_Line management responsibilities:_

+ Provides leadership to the team of Operations Managers and Operations Associates in charge of regional study management, including mentoring, coaching and managing performance

+ Collaborates with peers in the regional Clinical Operations leadership team to ensure smooth delivery of all trials in the region on time, with quality and in line with the broader organizational goals

+ Liaises and collaborates as required with external, global and/or regional stakeholders such as e.g., FSP partners, clinical operations leaders in other regions, and monitoring heads in key countries in the region

+ Contributes to the overall Clinical Operations strategy for the region and has accountability for performance against key metrics

+ Supports the development of initiatives and ensures that novel ideas on how to deliver on clinical trials are generated and considered

Quality

_Line management responsibilities:_

+ Ensures team members are trained on and are adhering to required processes and SOPs

+ Promotes a quality mindset in the regional study management organization and supports the proactive implementation of risk management principles in the regional study management organization

+ Sets clear quality expectations for the regional study management organization

+ Supports the knowledge management and continuous improvement process by ensuring information is captured, retained, and leveraged in future work

Budget and Resources

_Line management responsibilities:_

+ Contributes to the resourcing process for regional study management. Ensures efficient resourcing addressing both study needs as well as individual development needs through the principle of assigning the right person to the right study at the right point in time

Supervisory Responsibilities:

_Line management responsibilities:_

+ Conducts performance appraisals for direct reports which includes providing feedback

+ Supports set up of development plans for direct reports

+ Contributes to the hiring of new talent into the regional study management organization

Computer Skills:

+ MS Office, Project Planning Applications

Other Qualifications:

+ Solid leadership and management experience either as direct line manager or as cross functional team lead

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills

+ Exercises sound judgement and discretion in matters of significance

+ Ability to work independently and effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

+ Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and ability to influence and lead

Travel:

+ Travel might be required as per business need.

**Education & Experience Required:** Bachelor's degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline and 8+ years of progressive experience in clinical operations within biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO industry. Preferably master’s degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline and 6+ years of progressive experience in clinical operations within biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO industry.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.