Associate Director, Study Start-up

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and coordinate top-tier study start-up planning and execution for a global portfolio.

• Supervise and guide a team of Study Start-up Managers.

• Guarantee high-quality and compliant study start-up delivery across various programs and therapeutic areas.

• Oversee comprehensive study start-up planning and execution from a global to local level.

• Achieve milestones punctually, within budget, and in accordance with ICH-GCP and regulatory standards.

• Provide oversight at the portfolio level regarding study start-up performance, resource allocation, and delivery metrics.

• Identify risks and propose solution-oriented recommendations.

• Enhance team capabilities through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and exemplifying best practices.

• Collaborate with functional and hub leaders to improve study start-up capabilities, operational readiness, and methods of working.

• Own and integrate study start-up business processes.

• Facilitate training, knowledge sharing, and ongoing improvements.

• Promote a collaborative and highly engaging work culture.

• Contribute to the advancement of the Study Start-up Hub model and innovative working methods.

⛳️ Requirements

• Expertise in pharmaceutical and clinical trial processes and operations.

• Proven experience in leading and managing global teams.

• Background in project management.

• Doctorate degree with 3 years of clinical execution experience OR Master’s degree with 7 years of clinical execution experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of clinical execution experience OR Associate’s degree with 12 years of clinical execution experience OR high school diploma/GED with 14 years of clinical execution experience.

• At least 3 years of experience in direct people management and/or leadership roles overseeing teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation.

• Managerial experience may coincide with the required technical experience.

• 7 years of professional experience in the life sciences sector, especially in clinical trials, including 5 years in biopharmaceutical clinical research at a biotech or pharmaceutical organization (preferred).

• Experience in managing multiple teams or direct reports across various clinical functions (preferred).

• Previous experience with Veeva is not required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

• Retirement and Savings Plan with generous contributions from the company.

• Group medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Discretionary annual bonus program.

• Stock-based long-term incentives.

• Award-winning time-off plans.

• Bi-annual company-wide shutdowns.

• Flexible work models, including remote work options where feasible.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Support for work/life balance.