Randstad USA
Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead (COPL)
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Job Description
- Req#: 47269
job summary:
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location: Telecommute
job type: Contract
salary: $120.00 - 125.61 per hour
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Provide operational expertise and strategic input to the development of Clinical Development Plans (CDP) supporting the overall clinical strategy for one or more clinical programs, which may include highly complex, high-risk, and/or high-priority programs. ? Develop and lead the program-level operational strategy and planning on assigned programs in close collaboration with our strategic partners and other vendors. ? Provide program-level sponsor's operational oversight of our strategic partners and other vendors to ensure the effective execution of the clinical studies on time, with high quality and within agreed budget. ? Represent Clinical Operations at the Global Program Team (GPT) and partner with Global Clinical Lead to lead the Clinical Sub Team (CST) accountable for the development and execution of the CDP. ? Take on functional leadership responsibilities, which may include line management, providing expert consult for issue resolution and assisting the relevant Director/Senior Director. ? Responsible for strategic cross-functional initiatives for process and/or business improvements.
Develop and lead the early or late phase clinical program operational strategy and planning on assigned clinical programs in close collaboration with the Clinical Operations Managers (COMs), our strategic partners, other CROs, other vendors, and with the CST. ? Perform program-level oversight of our strategic partners and other vendors to ensure the overall operational execution and delivery of the assigned clinical programs in compliance with quality standards (including ICH GCP, local regulations and Takeda SOPs), on schedule and on budget. ? Collaborate with COMs and cross-functional counterparts to oversee the performance for all activities assigned to our strategic partners/other CROs/other vendors, including escalation of issues to governance committees and to senior management when warranted. ? Responsible for clinical program budget planning and accountable for external spend related to clinical program execution. Works closely with COMs, Global Program Management (GPM), Outsourcing Management, and Finance to ensure on a regular basis that budgets, enrolment, and gaiting are accurate. ? Communicates program status, cost and issues to ensure timely decision-making by senior management. ? Provide program-level direction, guidance and support to the COM in the development of study strategy operational plans including enrolment models and risk management strategy. ? Serve as the point of escalation for the COMs for issues that can't be resolved at the study level. ? May participate in Business Development/in-licensing/alliances evaluations by providing operational due diligence. ? Review and provide expert clinical operations input into clinical documents related to the drug development process including Investigator Brochures, Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) and/or Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (IMPDs), study synopsis & protocols, clinical study reports, applicable sections of the New Drug Application (NDA) and/or Marketing Authorization Application (MAA), updates to IND and NDA documents, DSURs and other safety reports; Provide expert clinical operations input into preparation for key regulatory meetings (e.g. End-of-Phase 2, Request for Scientific Advice Meetings, etc.), as appropriate. ? Collaborate with COMs, Strategic Partners/other CROs/other vendors to ensure inspection readiness. ? Leads Clinical Operations aspects of inspection readiness activities and acts as subject matter expert during regulatory inspections. ? Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and process improvement. ? Actively seek new ways of working more efficiently to meet the needs of clinical development. ? Act as a role model for Takeda´s values. ? May become a line manager for Clinical Operations staff. ? Recognized as a clinical operations expert by other functions and stakeholders across R&D. ? Help with onboarding and mentoring of COMs and Senior Manager COPLs. ? May assist the Director/Senior Director in his/her function, as required. ? For certain types of studies and programs, COPL may have the following responsibilities: Job Description v Aug 2021 3 o Is a key point of contact between the strategic partners/preferred supplies and the GPT/CST. o Provide program & study-level direction and support to the strategic partners/preferred suppliers for the development of study strategy operational plans including enrolment models and risk management strategy. o Performs site feasibility/capability assessments for programs/studies requiring specialized experimental tests and/or technologies and work with internal experts and sites to ensure successful operational outcomes. o Work with Procurement, QA & Legal to qualify new clinical vendors and, when appropriate, manag
qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable. Skills: ? Demonstrated excellence in program management, including scenario assessment, risk assessment and contingency planning ? Demonstrated excellent matrix leadership and communication skills ? Able to influence without authority ? Excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills ? Entrepreneurial and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks outside the box; challenge the status quo ? Pragmatic and willing to drive and support change ? Is comfortable with ambiguity ? Embody a culture of continual improvement and innovation; promote knowledge sharing ? Fluent business English (oral and written) Experience 10+ years' experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, including 7+ years clinical study/project management. Experience must include early phase clinical studies/Phase 2 studies or later phase global/international programs. Experience in more than one Job Description v Aug 2021 4 therapeutic area is highly desired. Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EU CTD, and ICH GCP. Awareness of local country requirements is also required. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: ? Requires approximately 5-20 % travel, including overnight and international travel to other Takeda sites, strategic partners, and therapeutic area required travel.
skills: GCP (Good Clinical Practice), CTD Structure, ICH Regulations
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Applications accepted on ongoing basis until filled.
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