Manager or Research Study Activation
About The Position
As the Manager of Study Activation, you will be responsible for overall study activation activities, including direct supervision and development of staff, adherence to standard operating procedures, and reporting of data to internal and external groups. You will provide leadership in the study start-up, to include trials in lead, opportunity, and selection phases. You will oversee the study activation team, liaise with site, sponsor, and CRO contacts to establish and maintain key organizational connectivity through study start-up, and support the overall site evaluation process from review of opportunity to executive leadership recommendation. You will interface with Sarah Cannon lines of business to develop/foster relationships and understanding of business line needs to provide high-level service and appropriate site collaboration. You will facilitate business development and relationship management activities with pending and active sites and pharma/CRO partners. You will utilize metrics to drive improvement strategies for trial activations for sites and site, sponsor, and CRO partner relationships. You will appropriately escalate unresolved issues to the Senior Manager or appropriate level of management. You will drive new initiatives and special projects as directed by the Senior Manager, Site Relationships and Support Services. You will provide oversight, leadership, and direction in the study startup of trials and in maintenance areas where support is provided. You will assess organizational processes associated with startup and support to identify ways to improve and streamline processes. You will meet with site leadership as needed to ensure contracted services are being provided by the teams.
Requirements
- The ability to read, understand, and comply with research protocols
- Knowledge of FDA guidelines and GCP
- Resourceful with heightened analytical abilities and problem solving skills in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills, detailed-oriented and meticulous
- Clinical and/or scientific experience in a research setting required
Nice To Haves
- Research certification (ACRP or CCRP) preferred
Responsibilities
- Overall study activation activities
- Direct supervision and development of staff
- Adherence to standard operating procedures
- Reporting of data to internal and external groups
- Provide leadership in study start-up (lead, opportunity, selection)
- Oversee the study activation team
- Liaise with site, sponsor, and CRO contacts to establish and maintain key organizational connectivity through study start-up
- Support the overall site evaluation process from review of opportunity to executive leadership recommendation
- Interface with Sarah Cannon lines of business to develop/foster relationships and understanding of business line needs
- Facilitate business development and relationship management activities with pending and active sites and pharma/CRO partners
- Utilize metrics to drive improvement strategies for trial activations and partner relationships
- Appropriately escalate unresolved issues to Senior Manager or appropriate level of management
- Drive new initiatives and special projects
- Provide oversight, leadership, and direction in study startup and maintenance areas
- Assess organizational processes associated with startup and support to identify ways to improve and streamline processes
- Meet with site leadership as needed to ensure contracted services are being provided by the teams
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits to support physical, mental, and financial well-being
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
