Job title: Associate Director Clinical Operations
Company: Actalent
Job description: Description:
- Accountable for overall management of multiple clinical trials including:
- providing strategic direction to study teams to meet corporate study goals and timelines;
- oversight of vendor budgets and contracts, in conjunction with Development Outsourcing reporting and justification of study metrics to executive management, as requested
- Contributes expertise in all operational activities pertaining to the execution of clinical trials
- Partners with and maintains regular contact with relevant departments such as Regulatory Affairs (RA), Biostatistics and Clinical Data Management (BCDM), and others as necessary
- Participates in the selection of Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for both large budget (
$20 million) and small budget (
$1 million) trials
- May attend CRO or other vendor meetings such as project kick-off and investigator meetings, quarterly face-to-face meetings, and others as necessary to assure alignment and achievement of study goals
- Provides consistent, regular oversight of CRO and vendor performance
- In partnership with Clinical Operations senior management contributes to definition, development and implementation of Clinical Operations functional initiatives for role clarity and institution of best practices
- Contributing member of various study and program teams such as the Study Management team (SMT); provides direction to lead CTMs in creating meeting agendas and documenting outcomes and deliverables
- Contributes to the development of staffing/resourcing plans
- May act as designee for Vice President, Clinical Operations, as appropriate
- Contributes to and engages Clinical Operations staff in process development, innovative problem solving, training initiatives as needed
Additional Skills & Qualifications:Education/Experience:
- BS/BA and a minimum of 11 years of related experience; or
- MS/MA degree in related discipline and a minimum of 9 years of related experience; or
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
- May require certification in assigned area.
Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:
- Experience in Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry preferred.
- Management experience including outsourcing to Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
Experience Level:Expert LevelAbout ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
Expected salary:
Location: Alameda, CA
Job date: Mon, 27 May 2024 07:48:11 GMT
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