Start-Up, Manager, Canada, remote

Indero•Montreal, QC

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Start-Up Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful and timely activation of clinical trial sites across multiple countries. This role leads all start-up activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet study timelines and client expectations. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and strong leadership to drive efficient and high-quality site activation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 3+ years of experience in clinical trial start-up, with demonstrated leadership experience.
Proven ability to manage multi-country start-up activities and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end study start-up process, including site selection, regulatory submissions, site contracting and budgeting, and site activation.
Define start-up strategy and timelines in collaboration with the Project Manager and cross-functional leads.
Prepare and maintain a site activation plan, ensuring selected sites and countries optimize opportunities for successful study delivery.
Proactively identify and communicate issues impacting delivery and providing proposed solutions.
Monitor progress against these timelines and proactively address delays or risks.
Oversee and coordinate each step of the start-up process to ensure activation goals are met.
Serve as the primary liaison among all functions involved during the start-up period, ensuring effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
Track and report start-up performance metrics, providing transparency and accountability.
In partnership with PM, lead client-facing calls and serve as the main point of contact for start-up activities with both internal teams and Sponsors.