Lead Clinical Study Manager

Takeda; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda is seeking a Lead Clinical Study Manager (LeadCSM) for remote work in the United States (Massachusetts virtual). You will lead cross-functional study execution, oversee budgets, and manage strategic partners/CROs to ensure on-time delivery of clinical programs.

The role requires 6+ years in pharma/CRO with 4+ years in study management, strong leadership, and fluency in business English. Travel 5–20% and collaboration with global teams are expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required, preferably in a health-related, life science area or technology-related fields or equivalent.
• 6+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or CRO, including 4+ years in clinical study management/oversight.
• Experience in early phase and/or Phase 2/3 global studies across therapeutic areas.
• Advanced degree(s) may supplement experience.
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements (US CFR, EU CTR, ICH GCP).
• Strong project/program management and matrix leadership.
• Good communication skills.
• Fluent business English (oral and written).
• Travel approx. 5–20% to other Takeda sites and partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional study execution team to meet objectives in compliance with ICH GCP and Takeda SOPs.
• Oversee CROs and 3rd party vendors to meet study obligations.
• Collaborate with other study management colleagues as needed.
• Plan and execute operational strategy for assigned trials.
• Provide input into protocol synopsis and related documents.
• Ensure timelines align with the clinical development plan and budget.
• Onboard new team members and vendors.
• Develop operational strategy with strategic partners/CROs during early engagement.
• Mentor and support study management team members.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Business English

Leadership

Education

BS/BA life sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Clinical Study Manager (LeadCSM)

BU/Organization: Global Development Organization (GDO)

Department/Function: Global Clinical Development Operations (GCDO)/Study Management

Location and Flex Work Arrangement: Remote

Supervisor: Associate Director/Director, Study Management

Compensation Grade Profile: 150

Objective / Purpose: Lead study operational strategy and planning and oversee execution of clinical studies for an assigned clinical program(s), supporting clinical strategy defined in Clinical Development Plan.

• Lead the cross functional study execution team (SET) for assigned clinical studies program(s) to meet study objectives in compliance with quality standards (including ICH GCP, local regulations and Takeda SOPs), on schedule and on budget.
• Oversee Strategic Partners and/or other CROs and other 3rd party vendors to meet Takeda’s obligations described in ICH-GCP and Takeda’s business objectives.
• May collaborate with one, or more, CSMs, or other study management colleagues.
• The assigned clinical studies may be of high-level of complexity and/or high priority. More than one study and/or more than one program may be assigned.

• Accountable for planning and operational strategy and execution for assigned clinical trials.
• Provides subject matter expertise and operational input into protocol synopsis, final protocol and other study related documents.
• Challenges study execution team (SET) to ensure operational feasibility, inclusive of patient and site burden.
• Validates budget and ensures impacts are adequately addressed.
• Participates in country and site feasibility/selection process, with a focus on providing country insights, corporate alignment and therapeutic expertise to ensure alignment between study execution plan and program strategy.
• Challenges study execution team (SET) to ensure timelines meet the needs of the clinical development plan.
• Ensure new team members and vendors are appropriately onboarded.
• During Early Engagement with Strategic Partner(s) and/or other CROs, lead the development of the Operational Strategy in preparation for Operational Strategy Review; focus on ensuring accurate assumptions are applied and robust risk management plans are in place.
• Provide oversight/support/guidance to Strategic partners/CRO to ensure study risks are identified and mitigated, and issues are addressed and resolved rapidly.
• Responsible for study budget planning and management and accountable for external spend related to end-to-end study execution. Works closely with Clinical Operations Program Leader(s), Global Program Management, and Finance to ensure on a regular basis that budgets, external spend, enrollment, and ensure timely updates of budget and financial system(s) are accurate. Communicates study status, cost and issues to Clinical Operations Program Lead(s); serve as escalation point for third party vendors managed by Takeda and/or Strategic Partner and/or other CROs.
• Oversee Strategic Partners/CRO/vendor selection, budget and contract negotiation, and proper supervision of performance for all activities assigned to a Strategic Partner/CRO/vendor for assigned studies, including escalation of issues to governance committees when warranted.
• Specific areas of sponsor oversight include, but are not limited to:
• Review and approval of key monitoring documents/plans, periodic review of outputs, decisions and actions related to monitoring.
• Review and endorsement of relevant study plans, as applicable.
• Review of outcomes/actions related to protocol deviations review; primary purpose of review is to support the identification of trends across sites and/or the study.
• Documented review and monitoring of issues, risks and decisions at the study level and implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.
• In partnership with data management, statistics and regulatory teams to review and provide input on all database timelines and plans, ensuring strong alignment between study data generation, database lock (DBL), and clinical study report (CSR) delivery; in accordance with overarching filing and registration strategies.
• Ensure studies are “inspection ready” at all time; in the case of a regulatory agency inspection the Lead CSM will be involved in preparing for and/or attending the inspection as a subject matter expert on the conduct of the trial.
• Represent the Clinical Study Manager role in functional initiatives or working groups.
• Help with onboarding and mentoring of study management teams members.
• May assist the program COPL in his/her role, as required.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral)

• BS/BA required, preferably in a health-related, life science area or technology-related fields or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 6+ years ’ experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, including 4+ years clinical study management/oversight. Experience must include either early phase clinical studies or Phase 2 and 3 studies and global/international studies or programs. Experience in more than one therapeutic area is advantageous.
• Advanced degree(s) (e.g.,Masteror Doctorate) and relevant training or experience (e.g., fellowship, internships, etc.) may be considered to supplement experience requirements.
• Knowledge in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EU CTR, and ICH GCP.
• Demonstrated successful experience in project/program management and matrix leadership.
• Good communication skills.
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem- solving skills.
• Fluent business English (oral and written).
• Requires approximately 5-20 % travel, including overnight and international travel to other Takeda sites, strategic partners, and therapeutic area required travel.

Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.

For Location:

Massachusetts - Virtual

U.S. Base Salary Range:

$116,000.00 - $182,270.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.

U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.

EEO Statement

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Locations

Massachusetts - Virtual

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Job Exempt: Yes

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