Senior Study Manager, Immunology

• →Responsible for the operational planning, feasibility, and execution of a clinical trial
• →May serve as the clinical trial team lead 

• →May lead team in key study planning, development, and execution elements (e.g., data management deliverables, trial level plans/timelines, country/site selection, site materials, system updates, investigator meeting planning, communication plans, preparation of status update reports, study close out activities)
• →Leads team for timeline management, risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution
• →May facilitate and collaborate with key internal/external stakeholders (e.g., study team, country teams, vendors, committees) in support of clinical study objectives
• →Accountable for managing any study specific partners and/or vendors

• Demonstrated ability to drive and manage operational activities on clinical protocols. This position may represent the company through external partnerships, collaborations, and key strategic engagements. This includes the ability to:
• Solid knowledge of clinical research regulatory requirements (e.g., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Council for Harmonisation (ICH)) 
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills 
• Solid understanding of the principles of project planning & project management 
• Good analytical skills to drive operational milestones 
• Influence opinions and decisions of internal and external customers/vendors, across functional areas, and within the division 
• Interact with key stakeholders across department, division, and company. Role requires a proactive approach and leadership driving toward study goals
• Applying leadership skills to processes, leading meetings, and influencing peers in a matrix environment
• Problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution, and critical thinking skills 
• Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills 
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft office or similar (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc.)

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience -OR-
• Master's Degree and 3+ years of pharmaceutical, clinical drug development, project management, and/or medical field experience -OR-
• PhD/PharmD Degree
• Degree in life sciences, preferred

• Experience in conducting global clinical trials, including trial initiation through database lock
• Highly Preferred: experience in conducting clinical trials for Gastroenterology, Dermatology or Rheumatology, especially autoimmune or immune-mediated disorders
• Experience in managing and driving operational activities on protocols for immunology related clinical trials

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