Job Title: Manager, Global Medical Affairs Research
Duration: 6 months
Location: Foster City, CA(94404)

Job Description
A research-based biopharmaceutical company founded in 1987. Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development. Our scientific focus has resulted in marketed products that are benefiting hundreds of thousands of people, a pipeline of late-stage drug candidates, and unmatched patient access programs to ensure medications are available to those who could otherwise not afford them.

By joining, you will further our mission to address unmet medical needs and improve life by advancing the care of patients with life-threatening diseases.
We are seeking a Manager within Phase 4 Research in LIVE (liver, inflammation, emerging viruses, and established products) to join our Global Medical Affairs Research team. This role is responsible for coordinating proposal reviews and supporting portfolio management of investigator-sponsored research (ISR), collaborative research, and MA-led sponsored research across LIVE. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in Phase 4 research or clinical operations, and knowledge of the therapeutic area.

Specific Job Responsibilities:
• Assist in managing meetings for our LIVE Research Committee (RC)
• Manage reviews of ISRs, COs and MA-led GS proposals through the RC review process for:
o Coordinate proposal review meetings with RC Team Leads and RC Chairs
o Support creation and management of requests for proposals (RFPs)
o Support external investigators, MA scientific leads, Medical Scientists, and other stakeholders in developing and submitting rigorous research proposals 
• Support the management of the LIVE portfolio including liaising with key cross-functional partners such as Clinical Operations, local affiliates and external investigators
• Review abstracts and/or manuscripts that result from the phase 4 program
• Contribute to ensuring that the research processes and study execution align with MA research policy and governance, integrated evidence plan priorities, and overall program strategy
• Work with the team to track, monitor and intervene with external investigators to ensure timely execution of contracted studies, and support closure of studies when not meeting contracted milestones
• Act as a resource for Research Committee Chairs, voting members, standing members, proposal champions, affiliates, and reviewers
• Contribute to process improvements related to research proposal and study management systems
• Manage projects to completion, anticipating obstacles and difficulties that may arise, resolving them in a collaborative manner and engage in project management activities as needed by assigned RC Team Lead and/or Senior Manager

Educational and other Requirements:
• Professional degree (eg, PhD, PharmD); OR master’s degree (eg, MS, MPH) with 2+ years of experience in clinical or observational research including research operations; OR Bachelor’s degree with 6-plus years of experience
• Must be cognizant of and adhere to regulatory and legal (Business Conduct) requirements for clinical trials and other Medical Affairs activities; knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and GCPs governing the conduct of clinical trials
• Demonstrated project management and organization skills including process improvement, management of multiple resources and priority projects with tight timelines while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work in a global environment which may require participation in meetings outside of standard work hours to accommodate time zone differences
• Affinity for a collaborative, team-oriented environment, and approach; must be able to appropriately interact within MA and across Development, senior management, and external customers/vendors
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of executing clearly defined goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated to work independently and having a positive attitude while working as part of teams
• Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective
Preferred Qualifications:
? Understanding/experience in in MA/pharmaceutical industry in phase4/externally sponsored research programs or Clinical Development
? Scientific knowledge/experience in LIVE TAs 

About Us: SPECTRAFORCE is one of the fastest-growing workforce solutions firms in the United States. As a diversity-owned business, we place human connection at the heart of everything we do, building strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fill roles successfully. Our teams in North and Central America and India serve more than 150 Fortune clients globally, leveraging custom AI technology to provide direct hire, executive search, nearshoring, offshoring, and project staffing solutions.
 
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: $56.00/hr.