Manager, Study Start Up
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Manager, Study Start Up leading centralized study start-up function. Supporting client expectations and organizational growth at Emerald Clinical Trials.
Responsibilities:
- Provide line management and leadership to the global start-up team, including coaching, development, and performance management
- Define and implement the overall start-up strategy, ensuring alignment with global objectives and regional needs
- Oversee end-to-end study start-up activities, including country/site feasibility, submissions, ethic approvals, and activation timelines
- Drive process optimisation and best practices to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across all start-up deliverables
- Collaborate with Business Development and Proposals teams to support bid defenses, feasibility input, and strategic study planning
- Act as a key stakeholder in client engagement, ensuring start-up expectations are clearly defined and met
- Monitor and report on start-up KPIs, timelines, and risks, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
- Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, and external vendors
- Support business growth initiatives by ensuring scalable and high-performing start-up operations
- Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company SOPs
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability
Requirements:
- Degree in a science, healthcare, or related discipline
- Extensive experience in clinical trial start-up within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment
- Proven leadership experience, including line management of remote and global teams
- Strong understanding of European clinical trial regulations and start-up processes
- Experience contributing to proposals, feasibility assessments, and business development activities
- Demonstrated ability to drive strategic initiatives and process improvements
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strong organisational and problem-solving capabilities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with clinical systems and Microsoft Office tools
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package reflecting your experience and expertise
- Flexibility: Hybrid or remote working options depending on your location
- Career Growth: Access to global development opportunities and exposure to leading scientific experts
- Employee Wellbeing: Programs designed to support work-life balance, recognition, and team connection
- Global Opportunities: Work on international studies with diverse clients and teams
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