QuintilesIMS is a leading integrated information and technology-enabled healthcare service provider worldwide, dedicated to helping its clients improve their clinical, scientific and commercial results. Formed through the merger of Quintiles and IMS Health, QuintilesIMS’s 50,000 employees conduct operations in >100 countries. Companies seeking to improve real-world patient outcomes and enhanced clinical trial outsourcing through treatment innovations, care provision and access can leverage QuintilesIMS’s broad range of healthcare information, technology and service solutions to drive new insights and approaches. QuintilesIMS provides solutions that span clinical to commercial bringing clients a unique opportunity to realize the full potential of innovations and advance healthcare outcomes.
Job Title: Reg & Start-UP Line Manager for GRSULs, based in EMEA
Job Description
PURPOSE
Direct and manage the delivery of all required start-up, maintenance and regulatory activities for multi-protocol programs as determined by either the agreed algorithm or the Sponsor’s requirements, including pre-award activities, oversight of the scope of work, budget and resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role holder may be required to cover all responsibilities mentioned below but will be expected to focus on certain responsibilities for periods of time.
Accountable for the oversight and execution of Start Up (from pre-award/bid defense activities up to Maintenance and Investigational Product (IP) release for all assigned projects in accordance with the agreed RSU strategy.
Responsible for the development, maintenance and implementation of the RSU plan according to the Scope of Work and Project Plan within the agreed strategy, escalating issues where required.
Ensure cross collaboration across RSU and communication with regions and countries to successfully implement the agreed RSU plan.
Provide overall guidance and oversight of multi-site projects during maintenance phase as an integral member of the study management team.
Execute operational strategy/ expectations for maintenance of clinical study approvals, authorizations and review/ negotiation of contracts and essential documents.
Provide specialist regulatory and technical scientific support to facilitate efficient initiation and maintenance of clinical trials, whilst enabling compliance with regulatory requirements.
Determine regulatory strategy/expectations and parameters for submissions and all necessary authorizations; identify regulatory complexity and challenges and offer creative and practical solutions to support the bid process and subsequent execution of the RSU plan.
Create, publish and review core scientific, technical and administrative documentation necessary for enabling study initiation and maintenance.
Assess and review regulatory landscape and contribute to collection, interpretation, analysis and dissemination of accurate regulatory intelligence. Ensure overall project efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals; report performance metrics and out of scope activities as required. Work with Quality Management to ensure appropriate quality standards for the duration of the start up.
Mentor and coach colleagues as required and provide technical guidance both within and outside the project.
Ensure accurate completion of relevant Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) fields in accordance with role.
May take a proactive role in developing long standing relationships with preferred Quintiles customers.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good negotiating and communication skills with ability to challenge
Excellent interpersonal skills and strong team player; ability to co-ordinate and collaborate above, across and within complex projects.
Good regulatory and/or technical writing skills
Good understanding of regulated clinical trial environment and in depth knowledge of drug development process
Ability to exercise independent judgment taking calculated risks when making decisions
Good leadership skills, with ability to motivate, coach and mentor
Good organizational and planning skills
Good presentation skills
Understanding of study financial management
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and sponsors.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field with 7 years’ relevant experience including demonstrable experience in an international role; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers.
Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech.
Regular sitting for extended periods of time.
Potential for frequent travel.
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