Director, Site Start Up

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Director leading site start-up operations for Precision for Medicine, a global clinical research services organization. Overseeing SSU strategy, delivery, compliance, teams, and continuous improvement across European markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership, guidance, and overall support to the Site Start-up team across project delivery, communication, human resources, revenue enhancement, procedures, systems, and processes
  • Support management of site start-up delivery through direct management and cross-functional oversight of IRB/EC submissions, Competent Authority submissions, governing organizations, site contracts, budget negotiations, and other start-up requirements
  • Establish the SSU framework with the Head of Site Start Up, including intelligence, tools, methodology, risk evaluation, and mitigation
  • Coordinate SSU activities with Clinical Operations, project management, and other cross-functional departments globally and regionally
  • Support corporate and departmental business strategies and act as an ambassador for change management
  • Provide leadership and oversight for large and increasingly complex SSU programs
  • Manage escalations and remediate SSU concerns
  • Optimize processes and delivery to support profitability and budget targets
  • Partner with Global Resourcing teams to assess and manage SSU team members and meet cost, time, and quality goals
  • Support career development, growth, succession planning, policy, and regulatory compliance
  • Support SSU Lead participation in client meetings and presentations
  • Collaborate with Business Development on opportunities, proposals, budgeting, and bid defense
  • Support project strategy, delivery, evaluations, and required changes
  • Develop, measure, and report SSU KPIs and lead continuous improvement
  • Reinforce company culture and values, motivate the team, maintain engagement, and drive retention

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Minimum 12 years of experience in clinical research, including extensive Site Start-up experience
  • Experience working for a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO)
  • Experience in people management
  • Expert knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process
  • Demonstrated leadership track record
  • Experience working in a team environment with resource management experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Clinical software experience, including CTMS, eTMF, and EDC
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and customer service orientation
  • Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, and change management
  • Fluency in English

Benefits:

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Private medical insurance
  • MultiSport Card
  • Life insurance
  • Pension
  • Home working allowance
  • Vacation
  • Other benefits