Associate Director Country & Site Activation

This position is a hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week at our Mississauga office. ( No Exceptions)

The Country & Site Activation Associate Director role is responsible for providing customer-focused execution of the operational strategy and management of start-up activities for studies but may also be assigned to manage whole programs of work.

This includes the overall management and oversight of the following processes : country & site activation and regulatory approval.

This position is also a core member of the Country & Site Activation Leadership Team and will be responsible for the line management of five Country & Site Activation Managers all of whom are working to support global programs of work.

This role has responsibility for maintaining internal tracking for study site status from initial site contact through site activation.

This position will primarily work with Local Delivery Leads in the local operating companies, Study Delivery Leads in Pharma and Vaccines Clinical Delivery , the Feasibility Managers and country based SSU Teams in addition to senior leaders across the Global Clinical Operations group and the wider Development organization.

Responsibilities :

• May act as the Study Team Working Group Lead for country activation or oversee the delivery of high priority programs of work balanced with people management responsibilities .
• Oversees day to day delivery of all aspects of global country site activation in the projects assigned.
• Ensures that each project has a country and site activation plan and that country activations are planned in a single wave to maximise start up performance across all countries selected for a trial
• Meets the study timelines and expectations and complies with SOPs, reporting norms, appropriate regulations, and GSK's quality standards
• Input into project update and status calls, and other communications
• Utilize project management skills to optimize performance and collaboration to ensure successful study outcomes
• Developing appropriate early warning systems of potential obstacles to the successful completion of study start-up; analyses information and develops innovative solutions to challenges
• Responsible for escalation of issues and reporting progress to study teams and clinical management weekly, including plans for addressing / mitigating risks / gaps.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant country regulations, and GCP and ICH Guidelines for clinical research.
• Contribute to process improvement efforts both within the department and in cooperation with other departments
• Transition oversight accountabilities to the Study & Local Delivery Leads once first subject first visit has been achieved within country.
• Bachelor’s degree - Business, Science or Math, Study Management, Clinical Operations or related discipline.
• Experience of being a senior Study Start Up Lead / SSU Team Leader or have been involved with leading the delivery of clinical studies
• Experience analysing data to optimize clinical trial delivery and to create various scenarios to support the operational design of a trial.
• Significant experience in Clinical Operations, particularly in study start-up.
• Strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record in people development are essential for this role.
• Important, established and interesting job in one of the leading global healthcare companies.
• Possibility to work with engaged and enthusiastic people from various locations.
• Opportunity to work in a professional team, playing crucial role in supporting GSK portfolio worldwide
• Access to newest technologies and solutions.
• Possibilities of development within the role and company’s structure.
• Attractive reward package (annual bonus, awards for outstanding performance, rewards and recognition program, private medical healthcare, Life Insurance, Employee Retirement Program, Sport and recreation cards, Recreation allowance).
• Personalized learning approach (internal trainings, mentoring, access to online training’ platforms : Keep Growing Campus, LinkedIn Learning, Business Skills, Harvard Manage Mentor, Skillsoft and external training).
• Extensive support of work life balance (flexible working solutions, remote work, short Fridays option, health & well-being activities).
• Supportive community and integration events.

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