Associate Director, Clinical Operations - Southeast Region
Karuna Therapeutics
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Position Summary
The Associate Director, Regional Clinical Operations (RCO) -Southeast Region is a senior leadership role within the RCO organization providing functional, strategic or country level leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provides functional, strategic or country leadership
Supervises and coordinates work assignments and performance of RCO staff inclusive of Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs), Clinical Research Associates (CRAs), Country Coordinators (CCs), Site Contract Leads (SCLs) and/ or Trial Managers – Late Development (TM-LD) and Trial Specialists – Late Development (TS-LD) to ensure timely execution consistent with R&D and local research goals and priorities
Effectively communicates with and influences individuals at all levels of the organization including situations of conflict resolution, problem solving and crisis management
Anticipates resource needs and provides workload evaluations and task assignments
Allocates and assigns study resources at the cross functional/functional unit level in alignment with R&D and local research goals and priorities.
Supervises clinical trial execution at country level including supervising study metrics and team performance
Approves study fee funds and payments based on grant of authority and may approve site contracts
May propose and/or validate country study targets
May support Health Authority inspection and re-inspection activities
May support audit readiness activities, and the development and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) for identified issues, also ensuring the necessary resources / tools are available
Develops goals aligned with R&D and local research goals and priorities and takes necessary actions to ensure that goals are met
Manages performance metrics for Clinical Operations staff
Anticipates and initiates action in response to multiple/changing demands and project priorities placed on RCO organization and team
May act as a Point of Contact for FSP staff within the country
Manages the hiring, performance management and succession planning of staff
Performs general and human resource administrative functions
Participates in performance calibration and talent review meetings
Ensures collaboration and information sharing with local country cross functional stakeholders (Medical, GSR, GPV, Market Access, Commercial, Human Resources)
May represent RCO in local leadership discussions at the Affiliate level
Ensures effective external partnerships with Study Sites, Investigators, Pharma Trade Associations, Ministry of Health and /or Heath Authorities as needed
May manage partnerships with critical accounts / sites and supervise other line manager(s) within Regional Clinical Operations
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, preferably within life sciences or equivalent
Approximately 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical or relevant industry, including extensive experience in people management
Previous experience leading, managing, coaching and developing people and teams
Strong understanding of Clinical Research
Demonstrated experience in the planning, conduct and management of clinical programs (Phase I-IV)
Demonstrated ability to drive project related activities
Competencies
In depth understanding of GCP, ICH Guidelines and other local guidance, regulation and codes of practice related to Clinical Research and Medical Affairs
In depth knowledge and understanding of clinical research processes, regulations and methodology
Ability to manage and lead complex regional and/or global initiatives
Understands clinical landscape with practical knowledge of a variety of medical settings and medical records management
Demonstrated organizational and planning skills and independent decision-making ability
Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to influence, inform or guide others
Good verbal and written communication skills (both in English and local language).
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Compensation Overview:
The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience.
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.
Uniquely Interesting Work, Life-changing Careers
With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science™ ”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in a supportive culture, promoting global participation in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.
On-site Protocol
BMS has an occupancy structure that determines where an employee is required to conduct their work. This structure includes site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design jobs. The occupancy type that you are assigned is determined by the nature and responsibilities of your role:
Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.
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