Sr. Clinical Trial Manager
We are seeking a Sr. Clinical Trial Manager (Sr. CTM) or Clinical Trial Manger (CTM) (title will depend on your level of experience) to join our growing Clinical Operations team! In this newly created role, you will be accountable for the operational management and execution of global clinical trial programs (Phases I-III). You will be responsible for ensuring adherence to GCPs, SOPs and all regulatory agency guidelines, as well as study operational planning and execution. A key focus is partnership with CROs and other 3rd party vendors to oversee and ensure study milestones and deliverables are achieved according to agreed quality standards and timelines, and that the quality of data is suitable for regulatory submission/inspections. You will have visibility and regular interaction with key internal and external stakeholders communicating project status, escalating issues, and troubleshooting routine inquiries. This fully remote position reports to the Associate Director, Clinical Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee study scope, quality, timelines, and budget with the internal functional leads, CRO, and vendors to ensure overall project objectives are met
- Initiate and build strong relationships with key opinion leaders and clinical site staff
- Partner with the CRO to ensure robust patient enrolment strategies are developed and effectively implemented, on time and within budget for assigned regions
- Partner with the CRO to ensure robust ongoing data monitoring strategies are developed and effectively implemented to ensure delivery of high-quality data
- Proactively identify and manage study related risks
- Develop and manage clinical trial documents, including but not limited to protocols, Case Report Forms (CRFs), and consents
- Review and manage study related plans and processes including Investigator agreements (CTA), site budget review, CRFs, CRF guidelines, Statistical Analysis Plans, Pharmacokinetic Analysis Plans, Monitoring plan, Data Management Plan, and Safety Monitoring Plan
- Review CRO and vendor contracts/work orders and specifications to align with study objectives
- Review specifications for systems build and participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) (eg, IRT, eCOA, EDC)
- Oversee review and approve essential document packages to enable timely site activations
- Review pre-study visit, site initiation visit, interim monitoring visit, and closeout visit reports
- Provide close oversight of the monitoring reports and provide updates to the broader team
- Direct investigator performance and adherence to protocol, and proactively addresses conduct issues and enrollment problems, as necessary
- Oversee the TMF maintenance and ensure completeness at the end of the study
- Ensure the study is always “inspection ready”
- Oversee and coach the functional activities of Clinical Trial Associates allocated to the project
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in life science or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical trial management experience in conducting international clinical trials in a Sponsor Pharma/Biotech organization. Biotech experience strongly preferred.
- Prior phase II and III experience required
- A solid understanding of the drug development process, ICH guidelines/GCP and specifically, each step within the clinical trial process
- Proven proficiency in overseeing complex studies being managed in house and by a CRO
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and work in a fast-paced, cross functional environment, and able to think critically and creatively
- Enjoys building relationships with KOLs and site personnel
- Demonstrated ability to build and deliver on patient enrolment strategies
- Demonstrates innovation, possesses drive, energy, and enthusiasm to deliver the program objectives
- Demonstrated ability to review and comprehend complex scientific concepts and clinical data
- Strong planning, time management, and coordination skills
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use clear judgment in relation to regulatory requirements, interactions with external parties, timelines, and complex clinical programs
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Position requires up to 25% travel to department and company meetings
- Ability to travel globally
The anticipated salary range for candidates for this role will be $155,000 - $165,000 year. The final salary offered will depend on several factors, which may include, but is not limited to relevant years of experience, educational background, and geography.
- A great culture, grounded in our C.O.R.E. values: Caring, Original, Resilient and Egoless
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment where you help shape the culture and company, wear multiple hats, and learn quickly
- Market competitive compensation and benefits package, including base salary, performance bonus, equity grant opportunities, health, welfare & retirement benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Two, one-week company-wide shutdowns each year
- Commitment to growing you professionally and providing access to resources to further your development
- Apogee offers regular all team, in-person meetings to build relationships and problem solve
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