Associate Director, Operations - Clinical Assessment Technologies CAT) - UK/Europe - Remote
16 hours ago
Elche
We’re a global, midsize CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents because the path to a cure for the world’s most persistent diseases is not paved by those who play it safe. It is built by those who take pioneering, creative approaches and implement them with quality and excellence. We believe everyone plays an important role in making a world of difference for patients and their caregivers. From our hands‑on, accessible leaders to our cohesive and supportive teams, we are committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment that continues to promote collaboration and creativity, and we are proud to be a workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day. Business Development Operations is a team of highly experienced professionals who drive significant booking targets and support Worldwide’s strategic position in a competitive market through a culture of collaboration and innovation. The team supports a strong portfolio of existing business and is responsible for the continued significant growth of Worldwide’s future pipeline and sponsors. They are accountable for overall sales performance, the profitable achievement of sales goals, and for aligning sales objectives with Worldwide’s therapeutic and commercial strategies. • Identify operational needs for upcoming projects and track current assignments for CAT Operations staff, • Resource CAT study projects as Resource Manager, • Engage as a Subject Matter Expert for CAT Operations activities, • Provide operational oversight for designated CAT study projects, • Coordinate resourcing activities for all CAT awarded projects, • Identify training and skills gaps among staff; coordinate and assist with learning opportunities, • Actively identify and engage in process improvement activities, • Participate in QMD reviews and new QMD development, • Author, collaborate, and review QMD documents and guidance documents, • Coordinate and manage CAT Operations team meetings, • Oversee study risk assessments related to operational activities, • Work with department leaders to ensure alignment among CAT operational and clinical services, • Lead and/or contribute to departmental initiatives that implement policies, methods, techniques to grow service areas, • Oversee CAT study deliverables from Launch to close out, • Collaborate with Operations staff, Project Management, and Contracts on vendor and study budget development, scope revisions, tracking, and compliance, • Assist in vendor management, including escalations, Vendor Management and Quality Assurance meetings, • Review and assess ongoing budget utilization and revenue recognition to ensure projects meet financial targets, • Manage internal CAT operations meetings and other trial‑specific meetings as appropriate, • Contribute significantly to strategic departmental, sponsor‑related and cross‑functional initiatives, • Participate in business development activities, including proposals input, capabilities and bid defense meetings, • Apply thorough knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines to ensure operational compliance during clinical trial conduct, • Exceptional organizational skills, detail‑oriented, and service‑oriented with excellent management and supervision skills, • Excellent understanding of best business practices for clinical trial operations and rater reliability processes, • Knowledge and capabilities of technology vendors and their abilities, • Ability to plan, manage, monitor, and critique projects, • Consistent meeting of timelines, ability to work under pressure, • Openness to constructive, developmental feedback, • Exceptional interpersonal skills in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented, changing environment, • Proactive identification and escalation of potential project issues, • Basic knowledge of statistics and finance practices, • Minimum bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree (life sciences, MBA) and/or PMP certification preferred, • Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills, • Strong planning and organizational skills, • At least 7+ years clinical trial experience with at least 4 years’ experience in global clinical trials, • Preferred ≥5 years of experience managing team members or project management experience, • Hands‑on experience in day‑to‑day management of all aspects of global clinical trials, • Prior experience in psychiatry / CNS therapeutic areas is a plus, • Knowledge and appreciation of all stages of clinical drug development; proven ability to build high‑performance teams with strong monitoring practices and competence in CFRs, GCPs and ICH guidelines Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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