Associate Director Global Clinical Trial Manager

Society for Conservation Biology; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 148,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director Global Clinical Trial Manager to lead a dynamic team in the heart of clinical operations. This pivotal role involves managing a diverse group of Clinical Trial Managers and Associates, ensuring the success of global clinical projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and uphold the highest standards of clinical practice. If you are passionate about making a difference in the field of oncology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in patient care while enjoying a supportive and innovative workplace culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in clinical operations required.
• Experience leading complex global clinical projects.
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Clinical Trial Managers and Associates.
• Support trial deliverables and mentor team members.
• Drive alignment towards project goals with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Stakeholder Management

Clinical Trial Execution

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

Job description

Associate Director Global Clinical Trial Manager

Employer Genmab Location Plainsboro, New Jersey, US Salary Competitive Closing date May 10, 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Consultancy/Private Sector Field Conservation science Discipline Biology Job Level Senior level Salary Type Salary Employment Type Full time

At Genmab, we are dedicated to building extra[not]ordinary futures, together, by developing antibody products and groundbreaking, knock-your-socks-off KYSO antibody medicines that change lives and the future of cancer treatment and serious diseases. We strive to create, champion and maintain a global workplace where individuals' unique contributions are valued and drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our patients, care partners, families and employees.

Our people are compassionate, candid, and purposeful, and our business is innovative and rooted in science. We believe that being proudly authentic and determined to be our best is essential to fulfilling our purpose. Yes, our work is incredibly serious and impactful, but we have big ambitions, bring a ton of care to pursuing them, and have a lot of fun while doing so.

Does this inspire you and feel like a fit? Then we would love to have you join us!

• Overview
  
  The Global Clinical Trial Manager, Team Manager (GCTM-TM) is responsible for line management of approximately 12 direct reports, including Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) and Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs), for larger programs or trials. This role provides operational and strategic support across trials as needed and may assume Global Clinical Trial Manager (GCTM) responsibilities to address fluctuating demands throughout the trial lifecycle.
  
  Roles & Responsibilities
  
  Leadership:
  
  • Provide line management for CTMs and CTAs across trials within a program, ensuring performance and competency development.
    
  • Collaborate with Global Clinical Trial Managers (GCTMs) on trial activities for assigned direct reports.
    
  • Support trial deliverables by facilitating progress, coaching, and mentoring CTMs and CTAs.
    
  • Advise on resource needs and team performance to support overall program resource planning.
    
  • Ensure team success through setting clear expectations, guiding performance, and leading competency development.
    
  • Lead functional working groups; serve as process owner or Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Clinical Operations.
    
  • Support training initiatives across Trial Operations as needed.
    
  
  
  Trial support:
  
  • Take on GCTM tasks when necessary to support trial execution, including setup of new protocol amendments, ad hoc data cuts, or temporary coverage.
    
  • Provide strategic support for Project Lead activities, including contract and amendment reviews, country/site strategy, and vendor management.
    
  • Lead cross-trial initiatives as needed, such as implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) or new process rollouts across the program.
    
  
  
  Competencies
  
  • Proven leadership experience with a strong focus on people management.
    
  • Skilled in setting clear expectations, coaching, and mentoring direct reports.
    
  • Effective collaborator and relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills.
    
  • Demonstrates a collaborative mindset.
    
  • Understanding of trial objectives and study goals for trials managed by direct reports.
    
  • Comprehensive knowledge of trial execution and clinical drug development.
    
  • In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
    
  • Therapeutic area experience preferred
    
  
  
  Requirements - what you must have
  
  • Bachelor of science degree with relevant specialization; Master of science degree preferred
    
  • Minimum requirement of 12 or more years of experience in clinical operations
    
  • Significant experience in leading and managing complex global clinical projects/programs
    
  • Significant experience managing/guiding internal (cross-functional) and external (CRO, regulatory authorities) teams
    
  • Experience with operational management and budget planning
    
  • Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role
    
  • Global clinical program level experience required
    
  • Experience within the field of oncology is preferred
    
  • Minimum 2 years' experience as Clinical Operations representative in Clinical Development Teams (CDTs) or Global Project Teams (GPTs) would be preferable
    
  • Experience leading team members in global matrix environment, leveraging tools and technology to ensure business needs are met.
    
  • Strategic thinking with ability to optimize organizational resources for successful program execution
    
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
    
  
  
  Moreover, you meet the following personal requirements:
  
  • Dedicated team player who enjoys leading teams and inspire trust among colleagues
    
  • Quality mindset and able to prioritize your work in a fast paced and changing environment
    
  • Result- and goal-oriented and committed to contributing to the overall success of Genmab
    
  
  
  Additional Job Description
  
  Inform overall strategy and the synopsis development in the CDT through cross-functional teams within clinical operations
  
• Proactively engage with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. CTMs, cross-functional teams, project board, CRO project directors, KOLs, partners) to drive alignment towards project goals
  Participate development, monitoring, review, and update of trial/project budgets in collaboration with HoDs and CTMs
  Drive systems for timely documentation as well as compliance with regulations, SOPs, ICH/GCP, and Code of Business Ethics
  Guide systemic improvements based on learnings across trials and projects
  Oversee and participate in activities related to audits and inspections, as well as follow-up on findings within own projects
  Lead and participate in cross-functional working groups/projects/task forces
  Collaborate with external partners/industry peers and scan the landscape for exploration and adoption of cutting-edge methods to address internal challenges/needs
  Train and mentor teams on emerging clinical trial best practices
  

For US based candidates, the proposed salary band for this position is as follows:

$148,320.00---$222,480.00

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.

Regular full-time U.S. employees are eligible to enroll in Genmab benefits. Our benefits package is crafted to help employees feel supported and cared for in all aspects of life - physical, financial, social, and emotional.

About You

• You are genuinely passionate about our purpose
  
• You bring precision and excellence to all that you do
  
• You believe in our rooted-in-science approach to problem-solving
  
• You are a generous collaborator who can work in teams with a broad spectrum of backgrounds
  
• You take pride in enabling the best work of others on the team
  
• You can grapple with the unknown and be innovative
  
• You have experience working in a fast-growing, dynamic company (or a strong desire to)
  
• You work hard and are not afraid to have a little fun while you do so!
  

Locations

Genmab maximizes the efficiency of an agile working environment, when possible, for the betterment of employee work-life balance. Our offices are crafted as open, community-based spaces that work to connect employees while being immersed in our powerful laboratories. Whether you're in one of our office spaces or working remotely, we thrive on connecting with each other to innovate.

About Genmab

Genmab is an international biotechnology company with a core purpose to improve the lives of patients through innovative and differentiated antibody therapeutics. For 25 years, its hard-working, innovative and collaborative team has invented next-generation antibody technology platforms and harnessed translational, quantitative and data sciences, resulting in a proprietary pipeline including bispecific T-cell engagers, antibody-drug conjugates, next-generation immune checkpoint modulators and effector function-enhanced antibodies. By 2030, Genmab's vision is to transform the lives of people with cancer and other serious diseases with Knock-Your-Socks-Off (KYSO) antibody medicines.

Established in 1999, Genmab is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark with international presence across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit Genmab.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X.

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