Start-up Manager, FSP

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

📋 Description

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

• Assist in the recruitment and training initiatives for the site.

• Promote cooperation between trial sites and internal teams.

• Work collaboratively in a matrix setting to achieve site activation for designated projects.

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

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

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

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

• Recognize risks and formulate contingency plans.

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

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

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

• Manage the designated scope in relation to timelines, costs, and quality standards.

• Identify and assess issues impacting successful site activation.

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

• Cultivate customer relationships that align with assigned projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent, along with relevant formal academic or vocational qualifications.

• More than 5 years of relevant experience in a comparable role.

• Equivalency may be achieved through appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience.

• Capacity to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

• Familiarity with principles of cross-functional project management.

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Aptitude for identifying and addressing risks associated with contractual commitments.

• Awareness of cross-cultural dynamics and adaptability.

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

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

• Extensive knowledge of clinical development guidelines and directives.

• Proficiency in utilizing both in-house and commercially available software applications.

• Effective communication skills, particularly in understanding spoken information.

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

• Consistent and regular attendance is required.

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

• Ability to lift and carry weights ranging from 15 to 20 lbs.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• A global team environment.

• Opportunities for collaboration and professional development.

• A work environment focused on scientific excellence.