The AD Project Manager Country Operations (AD PMCO) is accountable within theircountriesfor the successful execution of studydeliverablesand the quality execution of high priority and / or complex protocol procedures through adherence to good clinical practices (GCP), evolving regulatory requirements, ALXN/AZ working procedures with the agreed resources and ensuring quality and consistency in timely completion ofsite management andmonitoring activities.

The AD PMCO is accountable forleading local study teams,ensuring rapidstart up activities across assignedstudies, ensuring that sites are identified, feasibility is conducted, site qualifications performed, the study is submitted to the relevant authorities for evaluation, sites are set up, monitored, closed and final documentationarchivedThe AD PMCO will also drive adherence to timelines and milestones of study goals as well asidentifying,managingand communicating risks to the study team and preparing mitigation plans.

The AD PMCO will ensure that monitoring activities at study sites results in the effective identification and problem solving of issues. AD PMCO will support CRAs in producing high quality of monitoring throughout the cycle life of the study. For that purpose,the AD PMCO will ensure that CRAs assigned to the study understand complex protocol processes and procedures and may support CRA protocol-specific training. AD PMCO will alsoidentifyany resourcing issue and discuss with the relevant stakeholders (i.erelevant people manager) to ensure that assigned studies are appropriately resourced.

The AD PMCO will be accountable for ensuring study design and timelines are achievable in the local environment and meeting performance expectations

The AD PMCO, in coordination with other stakeholders (e.g Quality Representative, Head of Country Operations,PeopleManager, etc), and as part of the exercise ofcountry risk assessment, will identify the need to conduct oversight site visits / accompanied site visits. Those might be conducted by the AD PMCO or other functionsaccordingly with the ASV guidanceand under to accountability of HCO

The AD PMCO will remain accountable for the delivery of the recruitment at country level. The AD PMCO willliasewith localaffiliateand global functions toimplement the most effective Country and Site recruitment action plan to deliver the committed recruitmentwith quality

You willbe responsible for

• Quality and timeliness of study deliverables: site identification, feasibility, start up, recruitment, data deliverables, filing of complete study documentation andsitesclosures for assigned study(ies). This includes:

• CDA delivery and negotiation (based on pre-approved parameters and regardless of executory party).

• Conduct of country feasibility assessment of potential studies with the highest quality, in collaboration withlocal affiliate functions and other global stakeholders

• Ensuring site selection process is conducted byidentifyingpotential sites/investigators, performing initial Site Quality Risk Assessment, and conducting Site Qualification Visits to evaluate suitability and quality risks.

• Ensuringtimelysubmission of application/documents to evaluating authorities (i.e EC/IRB and Competent Authorities as applicable) at start up and for the duration of the study, in line with local regulations. This will include the coordinationand collaboration, with the start up positions (where available) of the preparation of the country level Master Informed Consent Form (MICF) andsubsequentsite level ICFs, asrequired, including any relevant translation, in line with relevant SOPs. country/site level for the assigned studies.

• Collaborationforthe negotiation of site study contracts and budgets for the assigned studies at country level in coordination with other functions such asstart upmanager. The AD PMCO will ensuretimelypreparation of local Master CSA (including site budget) and amendments as applicable in the country.

• Ensuring that all country and site level trial essential documents required by ICH-GCP prior to study start have been collected and verified for correctness, prior to setting sites ready toenroll, and in line with applicable SOPs.

• Driving thecompliance with the committedsite activation projections for the assigned studies

• Set up and maintenance of the study in CTMSat studycountry level as well as local registries and websites as required by local laws and regulations.

• Oversight, management and coordination of monitoring activities from site activation through to study closure at country and site levelin accordance withthe Monitoring Plans.

• Meeting recruitment targets for assigned study(ies) and driving theCountry/site recruitment action planto deliver therecruitment projections for the assigned studies.

• Proactive reporting of study-specific issues (including monitoring metrics) to the study team.

• Functional reporting to HCOandLMincluding:

• Updates about the performance oflocalstudy team (CRAs, CSA, etc.)

• Regular information at country level on study/iesand planned study milestones/keyrisks andissues.

• Leading risk-based quality meetings, project performance reviews,etcfor the assigned studies.

• Regular information on any research related information including sites/investigators/competing studies that might be useful for the local market.

• Report regular updates on assigned projects progresses, risks, action plans

• Pro-activelyidentifypotential risks at Countrylevel andtimelyescalateand provide risk mitigationplanto HCO

• Supporting HCO to drive the Country strategy to achieve Country goals Proactivelyidentifyand leadactions and projects to implement at Country level, aligned with Country goals and strategy defined by HCO, to support the growthand performance process improvement.

• Relationship management with the nationalkey opinion leaders, involved in the relationship management with key Patient Advocacy Organization and other external stakeholders which can have impact on the Country rare disease strategy in clinical developmentAccountable for the Country external scientific engagement plan for the assigned study and/or therapeutic areaSupporting other Country teammemberwith the implementation of theactivities associatedtothe external scientific engagement plan.

• Potential to act asmentor of SeniorManager PMCOand Country Study Manager.

You will need to have:

• Strong leadership:including the ability to make decisions independently,abilityto combineroleof formal, informal leader,mentorand coach.Independentlydeterminesthe goals for the local study team, prioritize them, implementthestrategic line of development of the entrusted directions.Ability to lead, troubleshootandinfluencequality and delivery.

• Strong communication skills:have strong social skills to build powerful andtrustfulrelationshipswith internal and external stakeholders.To be recognized asa reliablesource of support and guidance by theglobalstudyteam,managersand colleagues.Good independent management of tense anddifficultsituationssupporting the team to keep focus on the goals,objectiveand company values.Proven experience in effectively communicating with site staff including KOLs and thought leaders.Effective communication skills (written,verbaland presentation). Good intercultural awareness.

• Excellent organizational skills and planning:independently plan and manage projects of any complexity, including managing the budget of projects.Ability to work effectively cross-functionally.Independentlyandtimelyrisksidentification and development of mitigation and action plan Proven experience in oversight and leading the delivery of operational aspects of all stages of the clinical trial process. Solid knowledge of clinical development processes, withpreviousproject/site management experience.A track recordof ensuring GCP compliance and successful risk management of complex clinical studies is expected. Comprehensive and current regulatory knowledge, including GCP. Experience conducting GCP or other training is a plus. Good organizational skills and ability to deal with competing priorities.

• Champion of the company values.

• Flexibility in schedule and willingness to travel (requiredtravel may be as high as 20% during busy periods).

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Excel,Wordand PowerPoint). 

• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in one of the disciplines related to clinical practice/health care, life sciences or drug development isrequired  A clinical or advanced degree (RN, MPH, MS, MA, MBA, PharmD) is preferred.

• Aminimumof 5 yearsof relevant experience gained with a CRO or pharmaceutical company working oninternal delivery model,multinational clinical studies; Lead CRA/management experience preferred.

• Strong project management skills.

• Proven experience in managing high priority / complex studies through phases 1 – 4 and in rare medical conditions preferred.

• Previousoversight and regulatory inspection experience preferred.

• Excellent understanding of theend to endClinical Study Process including monitoring.

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The annual base pay for this position ranges from $ 142,171.20 - 213,256.80 USD Annual . Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.