Manager, Study Start Up

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

📋 Description

• Provide leadership and line management to the global start-up team, focusing on coaching, development, and performance management.

• Establish and execute the comprehensive start-up strategy, ensuring it aligns with global objectives and regional requirements.

• Supervise all aspects of study start-up activities, including country/site feasibility, submissions, ethical approvals, and activation timelines.

• Enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality across all start-up deliverables by driving process optimization and best practices.

• Collaborate with Business Development and Proposals teams to assist in bid defenses, feasibility contributions, and strategic planning for studies.

• Serve as a key stakeholder in client interactions, ensuring that start-up expectations are clearly articulated and fulfilled.

• Track and report on start-up KPIs, timelines, and risks, implementing necessary mitigation strategies.

• Work collaboratively across functions, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, and external vendors.

• Support business growth initiatives by maintaining scalable and high-performing start-up operations.

• Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory standards, and company SOPs.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.

⛳️ Requirements

• A degree in a science, healthcare, or a related field.

• Significant experience in clinical trial start-up within a Contract Research Organization (CRO) or pharmaceutical setting.

• Proven leadership capabilities, including managing remote and global teams.

• In-depth knowledge of European clinical trial regulations and start-up procedures.

• Experience in contributing to proposals, feasibility evaluations, and business development efforts.

• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives and implement process enhancements.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capacity to influence at all organizational levels.

• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment.

• Proficient in clinical systems and Microsoft Office applications.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: A customized salary and benefits package that reflects your experience and expertise.

• Flexibility: Options for hybrid or remote work based on your location.

• Career Growth: Opportunities for global development and exposure to leading scientific experts.

• Employee Wellbeing: Programs aimed at supporting work-life balance, recognition, and team connectivity.

• Global Opportunities: Engage in international studies with a variety of clients and teams.