Start-up Manager, FSP

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

📋 Description

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

• Assist with site recruitment and training initiatives.

• Promote collaboration between trial sites and internal teams.

• Coordinate the delivery of site activation within assigned projects in a matrix environment.

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

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

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

• Monitor and assess project status, providing metrics to senior management.

• Recognize risks and formulate contingency strategies.

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

• Establish controls to ensure project resources and expenses align with budgets.

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

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

• Identify and analyze issues that may impact successful site activation.

• Interpret complex data, make informed business decisions, and ensure effective solution implementation.

• Cultivate customer relationships in accordance with assigned projects.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant prior experience.

• Consideration may be given for equivalency through a combination of relevant education, training, and/or direct experience.

• Proven ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Understanding of cross-functional project management principles.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Capability to identify and address risks associated with contractual obligations.

• Cross-cultural awareness and adaptability.

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

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical development guidelines and directives.

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

• Effective communication and listening skills.

• Capacity to perform well under pressure and multitask.

• Consistent and regular attendance.

• Ability to maintain an upright and/or stationary position for 6–8 hours daily.

• Capability for frequent mobility, occasional crouching and stooping, and frequent bending and twisting.

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

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.

• Capability to work in office/laboratory and clinical settings, with potential exposure to biological fluids, infectious organisms, and electrical office equipment.

• Ability to use necessary personal protective equipment, including protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Standard Monday–Friday work hours.

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

• Global team environment.

• Occasional travel opportunities to both domestic and international site locations.