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Study Mgmt Mgr
Spectraforce
Thousand Oaks, California

17 hours ago

Job Description

Job Title: Study Mgmt Mgr
Duration: 3 year
Location: REMOTE

Biosimilars – Manager Study Management (Biosimilars – MSM)

Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
  • Comfortable navigating ambiguity; be able to assume ownership of a task with limited guidance (i.e., come to me with questions, but don’t necessarily expect “hand holding”)
  • I would like to see linear progression with increasing responsibility in roles
  • Experience working for a Sponsor (eg, working for pharmaceutical/biotech company) and for Contract Research Organizations (CROs).
At the task level, the ideal candidate will have experience in the following activities:
  • Informed Consent Form (ICF) review
  • Sample management/tracking
  • eTMF (Trial Master File) experience
  • Data listing/patient profile review; ability to work with data management
  • Inspection readiness/support activities

Purpose:
  • Primary point of contact to lead, manage and coordinate, in partnership with the Contract
  • Research Organization (CRO), the conduct of clinical trials from study design to close out at a global level in accordance with ICH-GCP
  • Oversee the quality and scientific integrity of clinical operations for studies at a global level
  • Collaborates with cross functional stakeholders to ensure timely and on budget execution of clinical trial deliverables

Responsible for:
  • Global biosimilar development operational execution through oversight of cross functional trial activities in partnership with CRO
  • Ensuring implementation of trial(s) in partnership with CRO in accordance with applicable SOPs and ICH/GCP guidelines
  • Execution of clinical studies with high-quality, on time, and within budget
  • Contribute to the authoring and review of key study documents
  • Day to day management of study execution including management of study timelines
  • Managing program-level operational issues and oversight of study team issue escalation
  • Supports / Leads the Global Clinical Study Team for the allocated program(s)
  • Communicating global status of clinical study programs to senior management
  • Contributing to initiatives and process improvement work streams, including process mapping of CROs
Key Activities:
  • Leads or supports the execution of all studies for a biosimilar program. Includes, but not limited to, PK/PD studies, global pivotal studies, chart reviews, region-specific studies, and device studies as appropriate
  • Oversee the development of study timelines and budgets for studies within a biosimilar program
  • Leads or co-leads (with Clinical Data Management) a cross functional team to review clinical study data to ensure high quality deliverables from the CRO
  • Review and contribute to the creation of study documents, eg, synopsis, protocols, study plans, and Clinical Study Reports (CSR)
  • Contribute to the execution and oversight of the feasibility process including the development of the site list
  • Participate in the set-up of study vendors including development of process flow, scopes of work, and budget review
  • For clinical logistics managed, contribute to the overall study drug management including management (if applicable) of reference product, pre-medications, and other supportive medications/devices. For outsourced clinical logistics, contributes, in collaboration with the CRO, for the overall study drug management including management (if applicable) of reference product, pre-medications, and other supportive medications
  • Support global recruitment forecasting, global enrolment, and any recruitment enhancement initiatives
  • In partnership with the CRO, help organize investigator meetings and study training (eg, CRA training)
  • Contribute to inspection readiness activities (eg, TMF review, story board generation)
  • Supports internal audit and regulatory agency inspection readiness activities (eg, TMF review)
  • Supports / Leads the GCST, ensure operational consistency and standards across all clinical studies within a biosimilar program
  • Identification and resolution of cross-functional study / program issues within a biosimilar program or escalated from the CRO
  • Ensure timelines and deliverables are communicated cross functionally and at the CRO
  • Communicate study status to management
  • Contribute to development and maintenance of policies, SOPs, and associated documents
  • Represent the function by contributing to initiatives for the continuous improvement of clinical study execution
Outputs:
  • Day-to-day oversight of study start up/execution/close out activities in partnership with CRO and third-party suppliers
  • Along with the CRO, study-related documents, plans, site lists and timelines
  • Presentations to management and external audiences (when appropriate)
  • Recommendations for process improvement initiatives

Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree & 5 years of directly related experience
OR
Master’s degree & 3 years of directly related experience
OR
Doctorate degree & 2 years of directly related experience
Experience with oversight of clinical research organizations (CROs)
Experience in leading cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications
7-9 years work experience in life sciences or medically related field, including biopharmaceutical clinical research experience (clinical research experience obtained working on clinical trials at a biotech, pharmaceutical or CRO company)
Experience in oversight of outside vendors (CROs, central labs, etc)

Knowledge
  • Knowledge of relevant therapeutic or product area
  • Clinical research experience obtained working on industry-sponsored global clinical trials
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others in a complex, multi-functional environment
  • Experience working in a global, matrix organization on global clinical development programs
  • Knowledge to represent and evaluate strategies for clinical development and to critically evaluate outside expert advice
  • Broad knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), FDA regulations and guidelines, and international regulatory requirements/guidelines
  • Solid understanding of Biopharmaceutical/Healthcare Compliance
  • Proven ability to anticipate and resolve problems
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Professional collaboration and leadership skills
  • Experience anticipating and resolving problems
  • Experience writing and presenting clearly on scientific and clinical issues
  • Experience collaborating and leading cross-functional teams
Key Competencies
  • Team leadership
  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Problem solving
  • Project management
  • People management
  • Decision making
  • Scientific/technical excellence
Possible Extension: Yes

Interview Process: Video conference 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's starting pay is: $53.29/hr. 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $53.29/hr.

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