Clinical Research Manager- FSP

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At Parexel we all share the same goal - to improve the worlds health. From clinical trials to regulatory consulting and market access every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us no matter what we do at Parexel contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally we do it with empathy and were committed to making a difference.

Parexel FSP is looking for a Clinical Research Manager!

Job Purpose:
The Clinical Research Manager (CRM) is responsible for the following:
Primarily accountable for end-to-end performance and project management for assigned protocols in a country in compliance with International Council for Harmonization (ICH) / Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and country regulations Client policies and procedures quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally.

For certain studies could be responsible for several countries in a cluster.

Supporting Activities- May include but not limited to the following:

Study Management

Main Point of Contact (POC) for assigned protocols and link
between Country Operations (CO) and clinical trial team (CTT)

Responsible for project management of the assigned studies:
o Proactively plans/drives/tracks execution and performance of
deliverables/timelines/results to meet country commitments from
feasibility and site selection recruitment execution and closeout

Accountable for performance for assigned protocols in country
in compliance with ICH/GCP and country regulations Client policies and procedures quality standards and adverse event reporting requirements internally and externally
o Performs quality control visits as required.
o Reviews Monitoring Visits Reports (MVRs) and escalates performance issues and training needs to Clinical Research Associate Manager and /or functional vendor and internal management as needed

Leads local study teams to high performance:
o Trains in the protocol for other local roles.
o Collaborates with and supports Clinical Research Associates as protocol expert.

o Coordinates activities across the different local country roles ensuring
a strong collaboration (including the Clinical Trial Coordinator (CTC)
Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and Clinical Operations Manager (COM)
Responsible for creating and executing a local risk management plan for assigned studies
Ensures compliance with Clinical Trial Management System
(CTMS) electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) and other key systems in assigned studies
Escalates as needed different challenges and issues to Therapeutic Area (TA) Director / Clinical Research Director (CRD) / Clinical Quality Management (CQM) and/ or CTT (as appropriate)
Identifies and shares best practices across clinical trials countries
clusters. Responsible for collaboration with functional outsourcing vendors investigators other external partners in assigned studies
Country Point of Contact for programmatically outsourced trials for assigned
protocols
As a customer-facing role this position will build business relationships and represent Client with investigators.
Serves local business needs as applicable in his/her country (if delegated can sign contracts and manage budgets)
Supports local and regional strategy development consistent
with long-term corporate needs in conjunction with CRD TA Head and Regional Operations

Team development and support
Leads and contribute to initiatives and projects adding value to the business and supporting the strategy

Compliance with Parexel standards
Complies with required training curriculum
Completes timesheets accurately as required
Submits expense reports as required
Updates CV as required
Maintains a working knowledge of and complies with Parexel processes
ICH-GCPs and other applicable requirements

Skills:
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success required
Requires ability to make decisions independently while overseeing important activities relevant to clinical research in the country according to predetermined global policies and commitments with the support oversight and supervision of the TA Director or CRD
Requires strong understanding of the local regulatory environment
Communicates effectively and builds a collaboration spirit in a remote/virtual environment and across countries cultures and functions
Ability and skills to manage resource allocation processes (and controls) productivity quality and project delivery
Strategic thinking
Ability to work efficiently in a remote and virtual environment.

Strong leadership skills that enable and drive alignment with the goals purpose and mission of Client Global Clinical Development (GCD) and Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO)
Ability to identify problems conflicts and opportunities early and lead analyze and prepare mitigation plans and drive conflict resolution is critical
Required to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups; settle differences with minimum disruption. Examples of common problems include low patient recruitment; inadequate staff to meet business needs; performance or compliance issues; working with regulatory issues and the broader organization; and resolution of conflictive situations
Understands cultural diversity
Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language; must be competent and effective in written and verbal communication
Education/pedagogic diplomatic and empathetic skills to effectively build and maintain professional relationships with investigators and other external stakeholders
Travel expectations is up to 30% of working time

Knowledge and Experience:
5-6 years of experience in clinical research; CRA experience preferred.
Knowledge in Project Management/Site Management with proven strong project management skills and /or project management certification or relevant training program/close mentoring
Strong scientific and clinical research knowledge is required with strong understanding of clinical trial planning management and metrics as well as the ability to focus on multiple deliverables and protocols simultaneously
Experience functioning as a key link between CO and CTT

Education:
Bachelors degree in science (or comparable) required; advanced degree (Masters degree MD PhD) preferred

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