Lead study operational strategy and planning and oversee execution of clinical studies for assigned clinical program(s), supporting clinical strategy in the Clinical Development Plan.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee execution of studies in assigned programs in compliance with quality standards (ICH GCP, local regulations, Takeda SOPs) on schedule and on budget.
- Oversee Strategic Partners/CROs/vendors to meet obligations under ICH-GCP and business objectives.
- Accountable for planning, operational strategy, and execution for assigned clinical trials; provide operational input into protocol synopsis, final protocol, and study documents.
- Challenge study teams on operational feasibility (patient/site burden) and timelines; validate budget and ensure impacts are addressed.
- Participate in country/site feasibility and selection.
- Lead operational strategy development during early engagement (assumptions, robust risk management) and provide oversight/support to partners/CROs to resolve study issues rapidly.
- Plan/manage study budgets and external spend; partner with COPLs, Global Program Management, and Finance to ensure budgets/enrollment/gating accuracy; communicate status/cost/issues; act as escalation point.
- Oversee vendor selection, budget/contract negotiation, supervision, and escalation to governance committees when warranted.
- Sponsor oversight: review/approve monitoring documents; review/endorse study plans; manage/attend study meetings as needed; review protocol deviations and trends; monitor issues/risks/decisions and ensure mitigation.
- In partnership with data management, pressure test database timelines/plans; ensure linkage to database lock and CSR.
- Ensure inspection readiness; support regulatory inspections.
- Represent role in working groups; onboard/mentor new or junior CSMs; assist program COPL as required.
Qualifications:
- BS/BA required (health/life science/technology or equivalent).
- Advanced degree may supplement.
- 6+ years pharma and/or CRO experience, including 4+ years clinical study management/oversight; early phase or Phase 2/3; global/international programs; more than one therapeutic area advantageous.
- Knowledge of global regulatory/compliance requirements (e.g., US CFR, EU CTD, ICH GCP) and local requirements.
- Demonstrated project/program management and matrix leadership.
- Excellent communication; teamwork/organizational/interpersonal/problem-solving.
- Fluent business English (oral/written).
Travel: ~5β20%.
Benefits (as stated): medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) + match, short-/long-term disability, basic life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, well-being benefits, up to 80 hours sick time/year, and up to 120 hours paid vacation for new hires.
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