Start-up Manager

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with colleagues in a matrix structure to ensure site activation for designated projects.

• Supervise site activation in accordance with established timelines and quality benchmarks.

• Facilitate the flow of information between PPD teams, clients, and various functional departments.

• Create project implementation strategies and guidelines utilizing PPD tools.

• Track and assess project progress and provide metrics to senior management.

• Identify potential risks and formulate contingency plans.

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

• Set up controls to ensure project resources and expenses are aligned with budgets.

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

• Oversee the assigned scope of work regarding timelines, costs, and quality standards.

• Recognize and assess issues that may impact the success of site activation and implement effective solutions.

• Cultivate customer relationships in line with assigned projects.

• Travel to domestic and international site locations up to 20% of the time.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant academic/vocational qualification.

• Prior experience of at least 5 years in a similar role.

• Consideration may be given to a combination of suitable education, training, and/or directly related experience.

• Proficient in collaborating effectively 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 associated with contractual obligations.

• Awareness and adaptability to cross-cultural environments.

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

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

• Extensive knowledge of clinical development guidelines and directives.

• Proficient in using both in-house and commercially available software.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

• Consistent and reliable attendance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Join a global team environment.

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

• Work in a setting focused on scientific excellence.

• Occasional travel opportunities to domestic and international site locations.