Global Study Director, Cell Therapy

Role Overview

• Lead and coordinate a cross-functional study team of experts in accordance with SDO/STOM and its roles, accountabilities and responsibilities framework (RACI) to ensure the clinical study progress as planned driving achievement of milestones according to timelines, budget and quality standards.
• Contribute to vendor/ESP selection activities at the study level, including bid defense, and lead operational oversight at the study level in order to ensure appropriate control over the vendor identification and selection.
• Assist the (Sr)GPD with the operational planning for upcoming clinical studies to establish required number of resources for study conduct, interfacing with other cross-functional partners and the TA as required.
• Collaborate with other functions to establish strategies and identify synergies aimed at increasing efficiency of global study teams (core and extended).
• Lead and facilitate communication across functions and provide guidance and support to the core and extended study team members as needed and in accordance with study-specific communication plan.
• For outsourced studies, be the primary point of contact for the CRO Study Manager to ensure study delivery according to agreed upon timelines, budget and quality standards, while ensuring that the appropriate level of oversight of the CRO is maintained and documented throughout the lifecycle of the study, in accordance with relevant SOPs and guidelines (e.g. description of services and transfer of obligations).
• Provide operational expertise into and hold accountability for the development of essential study level documents (i.e. Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) through to Clinical Study Report (CSR)) in accordance with relevant.
• Ensure all external service providers (i.e. central laboratories, IXRS, ePRO, etc.) engaged at the study level are performing to contracted goals and timelines/budget and that adequate oversight is documented through planning & control activities.
• Develop and maintain relevant study plans (e.g. global study management plan and its relevant components such as study project plan SPP) including required input into study level quality and risk management planning (e.g. risk-based quality management, proactive risk and contingency plans, etc.), ensuring that the risk response strategies and issue escalation pathways are clear to the entire study team.
• Oversee study level performance against agreed upon plans, milestones and key performance indicators (KPIs, quality and operational) by using company tracking systems and project timelines (e.g. SPP, data flow metrics dashboard, CTMS or eTMF dashboard) and communicate any risks to timelines and/or quality to CPT, along with proposed mitigations.
• Identify and report quality issues that have occurred within the study in accordance with relevant SOP and collaborate with all functions as necessary to overcome barriers and achieve milestones; proactively communicate findings and corrective action plans (CAPAs) to relevant stakeholders (e.g. CPT, quality assurance staff, functional line management, etc.).

Requirements

• University degree (or equivalent), preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research.
• Proven project management experience and training.
• At least 7 years of clinical trial experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in global study leadership and team leadership.
• Demonstrated clinical trial expertise in cell therapy focused studies (oncology).
• Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and clinical research regulatory requirements and experience in all phases of clinical study delivery; startup, maintenance and close out.
• Thorough understanding of the cross-functional clinical trial process eg. Data flow.
• Strong strategic and critical thinking abilities.
• Proven skillset and abilities in complex problem solving and decision-making.
• Strong abilities in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with senior stakeholders, along with strong conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated abilities in mentoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Tech Stack

• Google Cloud Platform

Benefits

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.