Start-up Manager, FSP

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

📋 Description

• Oversee intricate site operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

• Assist in recruitment and training initiatives for the site.

• Promote collaboration among trial sites and internal teams.

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

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

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

• Create project implementation plans and guidelines utilizing PPD tools.

• Track and assess project status, providing metrics to upper management.

• Recognize risks and formulate contingency plans.

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

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

• Oversee the technical and operational dimensions of site activation, including feasibility, site contracts, and country teams.

• Manage the assigned scope of work concerning timelines, costs, and quality standards.

• Identify and analyze challenges affecting successful site activation and execute solutions.

• Cultivate customer relationships pertinent to assigned projects.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• A suitable combination of education, training, and/or directly related experience may be accepted.

• Proficiency in collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with cross-functional project management principles.

• Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

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

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and adaptability.

• Knowledge of clinical research/development, medical and therapeutic fields, study phases, and medical terminology.

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

• Understanding of clinical development guidelines and directives.

• Proficient in accessing and utilizing computer software.

• Strong verbal communication skills and comprehension of spoken information.

• Capacity to perform under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

• Consistent and regular attendance is required.

• Ability to work in an office, laboratory, and/or clinical setting.

• Competence in using personal protective equipment such as eyewear, garments, and gloves.

• Ability to remain upright and/or stationary for 6 to 8 hours daily.

• Capability to perform repetitive hand movements.

• Frequent mobility is necessary; occasional bending, stooping, crouching, and twisting may be required.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• A global team environment.

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

• Occasional travel to both domestic and international site locations.