Clinical Research Associate Manager

Work allocation, staff development and performance appraisal. Provides input for capacity planning, including reporting of current manpower and forecasting of CRA capacity and needs, to provide efficient use of resources. Work with CRAs, PLMS and other functions to ensure consistency of processes and protocol implementation across the country, to reduce variability and provide predictability. Interacts with sites as needed to resolve site or CRA operational issues to meet commitments in a timely manner in coordination with the study CRM. Attend local Investigator Meetings if requested to. Interface with team partners on clinical trial execution. Escalates site performance issues to CRM and Clinical Research Director CRD. People and Resource Management. Manage CRA - career development, performance reviews, etc., including addressing low performance situations, and taking appropriate actions. Support and resolve escalation of issues from CRAs. Liaise with local HR and finance functions as required. Contribute to HQ capacity/resource planning activities to ensure efficient allocation of resources and work. Manage local conflicts between resource and work. Provides training, support and mentoring to the CRA to ensure continuous development. Ensures CRA compliance to corporate policies, procedures, and quality standards. WHAT YOU MUST HAVE. To be successful in this role, you will have strong technical skills as well as business capabilities. The requirements are as follows: Bachelors degree in Science. Advanced degree, (e.g. BA/BS or higher) with a strong emphasis in science and/or biology. Minimum of 5 years experience within Clinical Research. Minimum of 3 years experience as CRA monitoring clinical trials. Line management experience preferred or at the minimum team leader experience. **CORE Competency Expectations**: Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Excellent people management, time management, project management and organizational skills. History of strong performance. Skills and judgment required to be a good steward/decision maker for the company. Fluent in Local Language and business proficient in English (verbal and written). Excellent working knowledge of all applicable ICH/GCP regulations and Good Documentation Practices and ability to work within these guidelines. Expertise in and excellent working knowledge of core trial management systems and tools. **Behavioral Competency Expectations**: High emotional intelligence. Strong leadership skills with proven success in people management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, conflict management. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and to communicate effectively with external customers (e.g. sites and investigators). Influencing skills. We are a research-driven biopharmaceutical company. Our mission is built on the simple premise that if we "follow the science" that great medicines can make a significant impact to our world. We believe that a research-driven enterprise dedicated to world-class science can succeed by inventing medicine and vaccine innovations that make a difference for patients across the globe. Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully **Employee Status**: Regular **Relocation**: Domestic **VISA Sponsorship**: **Travel Requirements**: **Flexible Work Arrangements**: **Shift**: **Valid Driving License**: **Hazardous Material(s)**: **Requisition ID**: R235879. **Job skills required**: Finance, English, Research, Compliance **Job skills preferred**: Project Management, Biology