Start-up Manager

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

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate site operations while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

• Assist with recruitment and training initiatives for the site.

• Promote collaboration between trial sites and internal teams to enhance clinical study outcomes.

• Work collaboratively in a matrix environment to facilitate site activation for designated projects.

• Supervise site activation in line with project timelines and quality benchmarks.

• Coordinate the flow of information among PPD teams, clients, and various functional departments.

• Formulate suggested project implementation plans and guidelines utilizing PPD tools.

• Track and evaluate project progress, providing status metrics to senior management.

• Recognize potential risks and devise contingency plans.

• Handle financial and contractual elements of studies related to site activation.

• Create controls to align project resources and expenditures with budgetary limits.

• Manage the technical and operational facets of site activation, including feasibility assessments, site contracts, and coordination with country teams.

• Oversee the assigned scope of work in relation to timelines, costs, and quality standards.

• Identify and assess critical issues that could impact successful site activation.

• Analyze complex data, make informed business decisions, and ensure the implementation of effective solutions.

• Cultivate customer relationships that align with assigned projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent and relevant formal academic/vocational qualification.

• 5+ years of relevant prior experience.

• Candidates may be considered based on a combination of suitable education, training, and/or directly related experience.

• Proficient in working efficiently with cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with cross-functional project management principles.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Capability to identify and address risks related to contractual obligations.

• Cross-cultural awareness and adaptability.

• In-depth understanding of clinical research/development, medical and therapeutic fields, study phases, and medical terminology.

• Proven ability to lead, communicate with, and coordinate cross-functional project teams.

• Extensive knowledge of clinical development guidelines and directives.

• Proficiency in accessing and utilizing both in-house and commercial software tools.

• Effective communication skills, both spoken and written.

• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Regular and consistent attendance is required.

• Capacity to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6–8 hours daily.

• Ability to perform frequent mobility tasks, occasional crouching/stooping, and regular bending/twisting.

• Capability to lift and carry weights of 15–20 lbs.

• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work environment.

• Standard work schedule from Monday to Friday.

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

• Global team atmosphere.

• Opportunities for occasional travel to domestic and international site locations.

• Provision and requirement of personal protective equipment for work activities.