Job Description
Job Description This position participates in the strategy and leads the operational planning and execution of one or more clinical trials. In this position, you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your advanced leadership and technical skills as part of a global, cross-functional team. You will build and coach your team in the development of project management, communication, and collaboration skills in support of our clinical trials.
Job Responsibilities - Responsible for the operational planning, feasibility, execution and conduct of clinical trial(s).
- Serves as the Clinical Trial Team lead.
- Leads and directs teams in key study planning, development, and execution elements (e.g. operational reviews, issue escalation/mitigations, presentations at Sr Management meetings, program level cross functional meetings and governance).
- Responsible for facilitating and collaborating with key internal/external stakeholders (study team, subsidiary country teams, vendors, committees, etc.) in support of clinical trial objectives.
- Liaises with partners, vendors, and vendor management team .
- Review and provide clinical operations input into relevant clinical documents such as the protocol and other documents as appropriate.
- May serve as a subject matter expert and/or participate on process improvement teams .
- Builds talent and capabilities of junior team members through proactive coaching, mentoring and development opportunities.
- May include management of direct/ indirect reports including assignment of resources, professional development, and performance management
Core Skills Demonstrated ability to drive and manage scientific activities on clinical
protocols. This position may represent the company through external partnerships, collaborations, and key strategic engagements. This includes the ability to:--
- Strong knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., GCP and ICH)
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and effectively delegate and assign activities to meet the business needs
- Ability to develop short and mid-range project plans that are realistic and effective at meeting goals.
- Strong analytical skills to drive operational milestones
- Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division
- Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. Roles requires a proactive approach, strategic thinking and leadership driving toward study goals.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in programs & processes, leading meetings and influencing peers and direct/indirect reports in a matrix environment.
- Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Proficient knowledge in Microsoft office or similar (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)
Education/Experience - Bachelor's Degree +9 years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
- OR Master's Degree +6 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
- OR PhD/PharmD Degree +2 year of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience
- Degree in life sciences, preferred.
- Experience in planning and executing clinical studies in ophthalmology highly preferred
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U.S. Hybrid Work Model Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely. Please note, this Hybrid work model guidance also does not apply to roles that have been designated as "remote".
The salary range for this role is
$139,600.00 - $219,700.00
This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.
The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits.- Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at .
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Employee Status: Regular
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: 10%
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): n/a
Required Skills: -Preferred Skills: Job Posting End Date: 08/2/2025
*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE -the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID: R342345
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