Local Trial Manager
1 month ago
Local Trial Manager
Full time job
Contract with fixed period of 1 year with the possibility of extension for an indefinite period
The possibility of residence anywhere within the Czech Republic
Role purpose
Primary point of contact to lead, manage and co-ordinate the conduct of clinical trials from study start-up (COLA) to close out (CSR/Archival) at a country level in accordance with ICH-GCP and other applicable local regulations
Maintain the quality and scientific integrity of clinical trials at a local/country level
Actively collaborate with cross functional internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution, budget execution of clinical trial deliverables within the local country
Must be a local/country expert with proven project management experience locally
Empowered decision maker and must have country/site knowledge
Must be a protocol expert to support sites proactively with questions
Must be a team player who can interact locally and globally to ensure strategy is understood and followed
Must be able to build strong site relationships as well as other local relationships to ensure end to end study delivery is met.
Key activities
Partner with global and local country teams to provide high level country strategy
Actively drive study progress and local/country level study delivery
Accountable for study deliverables and drives key decisions within country
Planning, management, and oversight of clinical study execution in accordance with the global program strategy, through leadership with engagement of the cross-functional Local Study Team (LST)
Support country-level operational planning withaccountability
Decision maker for site selection within assigned country(ies)
Contribute and develop program,/study-specific materials – e.g., monitoring plan, study specific training documents.
Support and contribute to Clinical Study Teams (CSTs) / Trial Management Teams (TMTs) as applicable, agenda driven, present at meetings when needed
Communicate country status (including timelines and deliverables) to key stakeholders including updates to relevant systems for transparency
Accountable for site-level goal setting and study-specific deliverables for clinical sites within their country(ies)
Contribute to deliver and/or lead CRA, Investigator and Study Coordinator training
Manage, oversee and monitor applicable vendor activities e.g., laboratories and equipment provisioning
Utilise local/country regulatory knowledge to contribute to NAMP provisioning and import/export licence processes
Actively engage and lead local cluster team withLOC from a study perspective (e.g., Local Medical, DOM).
Provides country level input into the Country Operational Plan (COP) and partner with the Development Feasibility Manager through feasibility andwith the Global Clinical Managers (GCMs) to ensure local delivery of the study
Accountable for approval of Enrollment Baseline and Revised Enrolment Plans (Country Level)
Contribute to the study-level forecast for investigational product, support study level accountability and reconciliation across assigned countries, management of ELE (enrolment long-range estimates) process
Monitor the execution of the clinical study against timelines, deliverables, and budget for that country
Translate global start up requirements into local country targets
Monitor country enrolment and retention and act on deviations from plan Identify barriers to enrolment and support recruitment and retention strategic solutions.
Monitor and act upon data flow metrics - review, trend identification and analysis, with targeted follow up where appropriate
Manage, monitor and review country and study trends
Review Monitoring Visit Reports
Identify and facilitate resolution of cross-functional study-specific issues
Provide updates regarding the study budget and obtain approval for budget deviations for clinical sites (outside of range)
Proactively own and escalate any issues related to delivery, timelines, or budget to study team as required
Escalate performance issues to applicable functions/line managers, eg CRAs
Conduct on-site quality visits with CRAs where/when appropriate and supports the maintenance of Amgen investigator site relationships
Execute regulatory agency inspection readiness activities (e.g., TMF review, story board generation)
Support internal audit and inspection activities and contribute to CAPAs, including leading resolution of issues when appropriate e.g., vendor management
Participate in cross-functional task forces/process improvement groups
Assign and oversee deliverables of study support staff e.g., Study Management Associate, CTS , SASM (Snr. Assc. Study management)
Actively collaborate with local teams to ensure country level study delivery is aligned with global expectations
Coordinate site contracting, budgeting, insurance and payment process by overseeing local support roles
Identify risk, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and resolving issues at a country/site level, as well as informing the CST / TMT, LST and local teams of risks associated with delivery in a proactive, timely and solution orientated manner. Contribute to study-level risk assessments.
Lead and continually review country level risk mitigation activities to ensure study delivers to plan
Maintain relevant therapeutic knowledge
Triage / tailor communication from study / local team to sites to ensure efficient and effective communication flow
Minimum Requirements
Doctorate degree OR
Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience OR
Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience OR
Associate’s degree & 10 years of directly related experience OR
High school diploma / GED & 12 years of directly related experience
Advanced knowledge of global clinical trial management
Fluency in local language and business English
Preferred Requirements
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience of leading local/regional or global teams
Minimum 2-3 years’ clinical trial project management experience
7 years’ work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including 4 years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials in a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company
Experience in management and oversight of external vendors (e.g., CROs, central labs, imaging vendors, etc.)
Must be a local/country expert with identifiable project management experience locally
Build strong site relationships as well as other local relationships to ensure end to end study delivery is met.
Knowledge
Local knowledge / expertise of regulatory environment, study start up process and associated timelines etc.
Clinical trial processes and operations
Extensive knowledge of ICH/GCP regulations and guidelines
Global to Local project management with oversight of study deliverables
Program management including oversight of study deliverable, budgets and timelines
Time, cost and quality metrics including key performance indicators (KPIs)
Relevant Therapeutic knowledge is preferred
Competencies
Matrix team leadership
Project Management skillset
Critical thinking and horizon scanning
Problem solving
Independent decision making; empowered to make decisions locally to drive study end to end delivery
Delegation skills
Relationship Management and influencing skills
Cross functional team leadership - a team player with the ability to take initiative and lead
Ability to work effectively in a team/matrix environment on multiple projects
Proven ability to work independently and effectively handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Risk management skills
Strong organizational, self-management and planning skills
Strong verbal reasoning, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving and analytical abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication across all levels within an organization
Data analytics skills – using data to enhance performance and delivery
Strong oral and written communication skills
Time management
Business English
Delivery and risk focused
Adaptability and Flexibility
Demonstrable ability to work effectively cross-culturally and in a virtual work environment
Strong IT computer literacy, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications
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