Job Description
Position Summary:
Manages and oversees the day-to-day activities of Site Start-up (SSU) personnel in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), regulatory directives, and study-specific plans. Focuses on effective resourcing and personnel development. Provides oversight and leadership for site start-up project delivery; coordinates inter-departmental and client communication; and helps resolve administrative, personnel, and project issues.
Essential Functions:
- Develop, mentor, manage, and coach SSU personnel to maintain Precision’s quality standards. Promote individual career development and accountability.
- Maintain routine 1:1 meetings with SSU personnel for task management and career development.
- Serve as SME support for Site Start-up activities.
- Ensure SSU personnel adhere to quality standards and comply with SOPs, guidelines, project plans, and regulations.
- Ensure proper resources, training, and access for SSU personnel to perform their roles.
- Contribute to training plan development and monitor training progress.
- Ensure compliance with administrative tasks such as time entry, billing, and expenses.
- Participate in the interview process for new SSU personnel.
- Support onboarding training for new personnel.
- Develop standards and processes for staff and ensure consistent execution.
- Manage FTE allocation per project to align with budgets and adjust as needed.
- Provide ongoing feedback, development, and coaching to team members.
- Participate in departmental planning and communication.
- Assist with internal initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 6 years in clinical research with extensive Site Start-up experience.
- Leadership experience or proven competencies.
- Knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and clinical development process.
Other Required:
- People management skills.
- Experience working in team environments with resource management.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and clinical software (CTMS, eTMF, EDC, etc.).
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in strategic planning, risk, and change management.
- Fluency in English.
Preferred:
- Advanced degree in life sciences or related field.
- Experience in CRO environment.
- Ability to work with leadership to understand needs and deliver presentations.
- High integrity, leadership, and motivational skills.
- Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and resolve conflicts.
- Excellent time management and decision-making skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally.
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