Sr. Manager, Clinical Trial Management

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Sr. Manager, Clinical Trial Management 

The Senior Manager for Clinical Trial Management is responsible for the execution of clinical trials, mainly with regard to operational and administrative aspects. This implies the preparation and processing of national and international projects under consideration of the local laws, international guidelines (ICH GCP) and applicable SOPs. S/he performs activities related with the leading of an operational project team, the supervision/ control of third party providers, the timely performance of all services, as well as the problem management by interacting with all departments involved.

The Senior Manager for Clinical Trial Management has the ability to lead China standalone studies or China led Asia regional studies.

Your main responsibilities are:

• Lead and Drive study delivery in China
  • Support in preparation of regular status reports to local DCO and global CTM/Platform Lead, including presentation of project status in meetings
  • Overlooking the clinical operation trial budget in country level
  • Opportune contact with PM and ADCO in case of divergences from the project plan
  • Oversight on project timelines and deliverables in country level
  • Set-up or oversight of study related documents such as Trial Management Plan, Monitor Manual, etc.
  • Contribution to and review of study core documents and contribute to local customization, e.g. synopsis, investigator’s brochure, patient informed consent documents etc.
  • Coordination of project activities with other internal departments or external vendors from start-up to close out of a clinical trial
  • Support in planning and conduct of project training prior to starting project activities, oversight
  • Responsible for the execution of clinical trials, mainly with regard to operational and administrative aspects. This implies the preparation and processing of national and international projects under consideration of the local laws, international guidelines (ICH GCP) and applicable SOPs. S/he performs activities related with leading the operational project team, the supervision/ control of third party providers, the timely performance of all services, as well as the problem management by interacting with all departments involved
  • Support on clinical operational function development in China with the guidance of DCO, including but not limited to support on GCO initiative delivery in China
  • China KOL engagement ability with the support from clinical dev and GMA

• Engage with and provide oversight to our CRO partners in China
  • CRO and other vendor (including but not limited to SMO, referral company, QC/QA vendor, etc.)  collaboration and oversight to ensure the high quality and full compliance
  • Ensure the quality and integrity of outsourced clinical trials
  • Actively identify and manage any internal and external risks to the business
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local vendors including but not limited to CROs, patient advocacy groups and SMOs at strategic and operational levels
  • Build processes and actively support CROs to achieve best in class site activation timelines for outsourced trials in China

• Work on the efficient collaborations with our strategic development partners in China
  • Provide operational oversight of joint clinical trial programs including verifying partner company SOP, system, staff qualification, etc.
  • Serve as a point of escalation in case of challenges in project activities
  • Play an active role in helping to bridge cultural gaps and language barriers

What you have to offer:

• Natural/ life sciences or medical background (university degree or experience in a medical profession such as Nurse or Medical Technical Assistant or Pharmaceutical Technical Assistant)
• Profound knowledge and experience in relevant legislation and international guidelines (ICH-GCP) for the performance of clinical research projects
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, regulatory submissions, monitoring of clinical trials or clinical trial coordination with practice in project planning and structuring within the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry
• First functional and/or disciplinary leadership experience
• Very good English and Mandarin (written and spoken), refined colloquial and correspondence skills
• Experience in usual software (Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project)
• Ready to take over responsibility
• Able to rapidly enter in action and to work under stress conditions
• Used to work in a team, experience in leading a team
• Able to recognize problems and provide solutions
• Good organizational skill
• Good communicative skills
• Pro-active way of working, used to work independent
• Should have the good country level experience of global study delivering with outsourcing model

Benefits for you:

We offer a competitive compensation package which will be determined by the contract type and selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

How to apply: 

Apply now and simply send us your application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copy of ID, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter as well as your contact details by using our online form.

Please note: 

• Only applications sent via our online form shall be considered.
• Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and
• Incomplete applications shall be rejected.
• Please note that BioNTech will run a background check during the hiring process

We are looking forward receiving your application.

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