Sr. Clinical Trial Manager II

Target PR Range: 51-90/hr DOE Summary of Position:  The Senior Clinical Trial Manager is responsible for all operational aspects of a clinical study from setup  through final report, with support from Clinical Operations Leadership.  Depending on the size of the  study, the Clinical Trial Manager may coordinate the activities of several other clinical team members  (e.g. Clinical Research Associates, Data Managers), as well as several external clinical vendors and/ or  consultants. The Clinical Trial Manager may also assume the role of the in-house Lead Clinical Research  Associate for a study, as needed  Position Responsibilities:   * Implement clinical project plans in accordance with key study documents (e.g. protocols, project  plans and timelines, etc.) as well as corporate and regulatory objectives  * Facilitate internal project team meetings  * Drive all aspects of study start-up, including CRO selection  * Point of contact for sites, vendors and CROs   * Monitor CRO and vendor adherence to scope of work  * Manage interactions with investigators and investigative sites to ensure activities are conducted in  accordance with all regulatory requirements  * Proactively identify, resolve, and escalate issues that jeopardize timely clinical study completion  * Develop and manage clinical trial budget and facilitate contract review  * Participate in vendor, site and CRO audits as appropriate  * Participate in site monitoring visits as necessary  * Plan and present at Investigator Meetings, company, and other meetings as necessary  * Develop internal tracking and reporting tools for reporting study status to Leadership  * Adhere to all department SOPs, GCP/ICH guidelines, and QC/QA procedures  * May require international and domestic travel (up to 20%)  * Other duties and responsibilities as required  Candidate Requirements:  * BS/BA degree in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred   * Minimum of 5+ years demonstrated experience in a biotech/pharmaceutical/ CRO company,  clinical research site or related healthcare company   * Prior experience with a multi-phase clinical program or experience across multiple phases of  clinical drug development  * Highly organized, outcome oriented, self-motivated performance  *  Thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment  * Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop important relationships with key stakeholders  across a variety of disciplines, good conflict management and negotiation skills  * Ability to analyze complex issues to develop relevant and realistic plans, programs, and  recommendations  * Understanding of the drug development process  * Knowledge of federal regulatory requirements and guidelines for Good Clinical Practice   * Strong written and oral communication skills