Manager, Site Start Up – APAC

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

📋 Description

• Develop, mentor, manage, and coach SSU personnel to uphold Precision’s quality standards.

• Promote individual career growth, responsibility, and accountability.

• Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with SSU personnel to oversee assigned tasks and support career advancement.

• May act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Site Start-up activities.

• Ensure SSU personnel adhere to the highest quality standards and comply with established SOPs, working guidelines, project plans, and all regulatory requirements.

• Provide SSU personnel with the necessary resources, training, materials, and access to systems to fulfill their job expectations.

• Assist in the creation of training plans and hold SSU personnel accountable for meeting training objectives or addressing training needs.

• Ensure compliance of SSU personnel with administrative tasks (e.g., time entry, corporate training, billing compliance, travel expenses, and expense reporting, as applicable).

• Participate in the recruitment process for new SSU personnel by reviewing CVs and engaging in interviews.

• Facilitate onboarding training for new SSU personnel in collaboration with Human Resources, Training, and other functional areas.

• Contribute to the establishment of robust standards and processes for staff, ensuring consistent and quality execution among SSU personnel.

• Actively engage in the resourcing of SSU personnel and manage FTE allocation per project to ensure alignment of billed time/work with project budgets and assumptions, making adjustments as necessary.

• Provide ongoing feedback, development, and coaching to direct reports, including conducting annual performance reviews.

• Actively participate in planning and leading department meetings to deliver routine high-level communication to SSU personnel.

• Assist with internal initiatives.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in clinical research with extensive Site Start-up experience; line management experience is essential.

• Demonstrated leadership experience or proven competencies relevant to this role.

• In-depth knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process.

• Proven expertise in people management.

• Experience in a team environment with resource management responsibilities.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and clinical software (CTMS, eTMF, EDC, etc.).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction within a team.

• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a customer service-oriented attitude.

• Solid experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management.

• Proficiency in English.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Flexible working hours.

• Professional development budget.

• Home office setup allowance.

• Global team events.