Sr Mgr Local Study Operations

What you will do

• Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this role, you will lead the skill development of Local Study Operations Managers (LSOM), ensuring effective trial implementation within the country and strong alignment with global strategies. You will oversee the delivery of the country’s study portfolio—managing scope, timelines, and budgets—through the leadership of LSOM. Working in close partnership with the Country GSSO Head, you will help foster, enhance, and sustain an optimal clinical research environment that supports global R&D objectives. Additionally, you will drive alignment and continuous improvement in LSOM execution by integrating best practices, promoting digital innovation, and facilitating robust knowledge sharing across the team.
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• Key accountabilities
• Ensure the successful delivery of the study portfolio assigned to LSOMs.
• Oversee LSOMs’ fulfillment of responsibilities throughout the assigned country portfolio, from feasibility through to study close-out.
• Monitor portfolio progress, provide risk and quality oversight, and support issue escalation and resolution for LSOMs.
• Manage LSOM and LSOM vendor performance to guarantee high-quality study execution, serving as the primary escalation point for local study challenges, driving solutions, and ensuring portfolio targets are met within the country.
• Mentor, train, and support the professional development of LSOMs to prepare them for managing complex trials.
• Build and maintain a high-performing team.
• Facilitate close collaboration between the study strategy team and local study teams to effectively manage the assigned portfolio.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration among country teams to ensure successful delivery of the country portfolio.
• Support discussions regarding study placement decisions based on country capabilities and growth potential.
• Proactively evaluate risks, quality trends, and resource requirements; implement mitigation strategies and drive continuous improvement in country operations.
• Lead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and encourage sharing of best practices.
• Manage resource allocation and workload distribution across LSOMs, including both FSP and FTE personnel, to optimize trial execution and align with global priorities.