Purpose

The Manager, Clinical Systems and Supply Planning (CSSP) - Decentralised Trials (DCT) is a leader and key partner across the business. They will serve as the supervision and escalation point to manage DCT operations, including Mobile Research Units (MRU) and DCT implementation for their teams, with an initial focus on the Neutralising Antibodies Clinical Program. They will provide coaching, direction and consultation on the following: technologies, standards, operations, metrics and reporting, vendor management, inspection readiness, data flow, and shared learnings. They will also provide first line supervision to a team of individuals.

Primary Responsibilities

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

People Management

· Recruit, retain, and develop talent available, internally and externally, to meet technical and organizational needs

· Assign, coach and develop staff such that they provide consistent, positive, strong technical leadership to the organization

· Create an environment where staff feel comfortable speaking up so that a broad range of ideas and thoughts are vetted and explored; where they are fully engaged in our work so that their passion is fully engaged; and where roles and responsibilities are optimised to the individual so that the full range of their talents are brought to bear on critical and meaningful work

Operational Management

· Prioritise work based on strategy and communicate and coordinate resulting decisions with CSSP leaders

· Build and leverage relationships with CSSP Leadership, quality, and MD-IDS in order to ensure understanding, agreement and alignment on DCT operations, implementation and accompanying systems and business processes

· Partner with Third Parties to ensure high quality, on-time deliverables along with constant implementation of process improvements and efficiencies

· Monitor relevant performance metrics and implement actions as needed

· Maintain inspection readiness

Technology and Process Management

· Understand business strategies, processes and technology as it relates to Decentralised Trials

· Work to develop best practices, process improvements

· Execute and maintain the DCT strategy for their area of focus

Minimum Qualification Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree and experience in clinical drug development or information flow with expertise in related process, technology such as Information Technology, Information Management, Statistics, Clinical Development, Project Management, Quality and/or Regulatory

· Strong Project Management experience

· 2+ years of Clinical Research experience

· Strong people management experience

· Demonstrated networking, interpersonal and relationship skills, with the ability to work in teams and across organizational boundaries

Other Information/Additional Preferences

· Proven ability to build a team, coach and develop others, foster teamwork, and operate across disciplines, teams and levels

· Strong self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed

· Strong business acumen (e.g., business planning, forecasting, burn rates, etc.)

· Ability to embrace the diversity of thought to model innovation behaviours (e.g., reaching across boundaries, inspire and empower others and lead decisively in the midst of ambiguity)

· Strong problem-solving skills; able to anticipate and recognise systemic problems, diagnose root causes and take corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence

· Flexibility to adjust quickly to changing business priorities