Job Details
Title: Clinical Trial manager- Biosamples/Biomarker Operation
Location: Foster City CA
Duration: 18 Months
EXAMPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads or manage components of Phase I, II or III studies
Assists Biomarker Sciences, Clinical Virology, and/or Clinical Pharmacology in vendor selection and coordinates all interactions and deliverables from vendors.
May assist as operational contact for Gilead studies
Plans and coordinates all operational activities required with the collection, delivery and analysis of biological samples within a clinical trial
Manages study timelines, including documentation and communications
Serves as the point of contact with internal and external stakeholders for successful implementation of all biological sample analysis strategy in Gilead (GS) and Collaborative (CO) programs
Participates in and manages project meetings and conference calls with CROs, other vendors and cross-functional teams.
Participates in the functional review of study protocol and other study related documents such as clinical sample management plan, study communication plan, or presentations for Investigator and/or Study Kick-Off meeting.
Participates in the review and approval of main study and optional informed consents, and may review additional study specific informed consents
Contributes to SOP development and/or participates in special projects
Develops tools and processes that optimize project efficiencies and effectiveness.
Proactively identifies potential operational challenges and collaborates with key stakeholders to provide solutions to ensure study execution remains on track to projected budgets and timelines.
Ensures own work complies with established practices, policies and processes, and any regulatory or other requirements.
REQUIREMENTS:
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. Please see the following for the qualifications and skills we seek for this role.
Minimum Education & Experience
MA/ MS / PharmD / PhD with 2 + years relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences.
BA / BS / RN with 4 +years relevant clinical or related experience in life sciences.
Experience in managing the work of external vendors.
Knowledge & Other Requirements
Demonstrated ability to be a fast learner.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable to change, to move between projects easily and provide support/expertise where needed.
Knowledge of full cycle clinical study management, from start-up to close-out, and has shown ability to effectively apply this knowledge to achieve targeted study outcomes.
Significant industry knowledge.
Complete knowledge of Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA), and other applicable national regulations, International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and key Clinical Operations principles, concepts, practices, standards, processes and tools.
Familiar with standard medical / scientific terminology.
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to support a team-oriented, highly-matrixed environment.
Ability to execute multiple tasks as assigned.
When needed, ability to travel.