FSP Manager, Clinical Operations- Quebec

Work Schedule Other Environmental Conditions Office Job Description At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD® clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and complete high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies. Discover Impactful Work : Manages, selects, trains, resources, coaches and performance management of respective staff, which may be inclusive of CAS, CS, CRAs, PAs, RSMs and / or other clinical operations focused staff. Focuses on end results using metrics and key performance indicators to manage performance. May lead or contribute to initiatives that enhance the department's performance or lead to process improvement across the company. Collaborates with clinical operations senior management and executive staff on strategic planning and business development as required. Acts as point-of-escalation regarding performance concerns and training needs to ensure adherence to the company's SOPs and WPDs. Works in collaboration with the leadership team for resourcing needs. A day in the Life :

• Leads staff, providing coaching, mentorship and work direction.
• Conducts regular performance appraisals and career discussions with staff. Facilitates employee career development. Interviews, recruits and selects staff.
• Leads induction / orientation programs for all new employees, ensuring their smooth assimilation into the company.
• Ensures all staff CVs, training records, position profiles and experience profiles are complete and up-to-date. Ensures timeliness and accuracy of timesheets and expense reports.
• Supports allocation activities per the local resourcing process. Supports activities of project leads / functional leads to optimize the operational running of projects. Raises appropriately any issues which may impact project deliverables.
• Delivers training on Working Practice Documents (WPDs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), local requirements and any other subjects that impact on clinical operations. Identifies training gaps and ensures that training requirements are met. May contribute to development of training programs, where appropriate.
• Assures adherence to good ethical and regulatory standards.
• Alerts management to quality issues, request QA audits as appropriate, and facilitate client and internal quality assurance audits as required.
• Use systems (e.g. Activate, CTMS, Preclarus, Clarity) to evaluate employee and project metrics, KPIs and general project status.
• Evaluates work of staff, including conducting PAVs (either remote or on-site) to thoroughly evaluate the employee monitoring skills and project conduction when applicable.
• Participates in process improvement / development initiatives.
• Ensures understanding and facilitation of the risk based monitoring approach.
• May provide input into bids and contribute to the procurement of new business where required. Keys to Success : Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification Experience
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years). 1+ year of leadership responsibility In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and / or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
• Advanced mentoring / leadership / supervisory skills
• Excellent clinical trials monitoring skills; Remote and on-site
• Proven understanding of or ability to learn the company’s SOPs, WPDs, and relevant regulations (e.g. ICH / GCP, FDA guidelines)
• Proven ability to evaluate medical research data
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Sophisticated written and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of English language and grammar
• Demonstrated use of computer to include data entry, archival and retrieval
• Ability to travel as needed
• Excellent teammate with team building skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Advanced ability to apply problem-solving techniques applicable to constantly evolving environment
• Solid knowledge of medical / therapeutic areas and medical terminology Working environment Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment / requirements for this role :
• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Able to work in non-traditional work environments.
• Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May have exposure to potentially hazardous elements typically found in healthcare or laboratory environments.
• This role requires independent travel up to XX%, inclusive of traveling in automobiles, airplanes, and trains.Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. Apply today! http : / / jobs.thermofisher.com Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Accessibility / Disability Access Job Seekers with a Disability : Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255
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