Associate Manager Sites at Thermo Fisher Scientific

• As an Associate Manager Sites, for our dedicated Synexus research site at Helderberg, Somerset West, you will manage the day-to-day activities and performances including growth, delivery of targets at a dedicated research site. You will be responsible for the site staff management, quality management as well as the appropriate planning and coordination of resources and facilities.

Essential Functions and Other Job Information:

• Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counselling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.
• Coordinates site activities to ensure the delivery of targets.
• Communicates targets to the site teams, ensuring they are aware of expectations, and monitors progress.
• Oversees the planning and coordination of patient recruitment activities, patient bookings and schedule management, ensuring efficiency and that resources are used to capacity.
• Liaises with senior management to control costs and budgets and implement cost saving initiatives.
• Holds regular site meetings and clearly communicates study and protocol requirement as well as business goals.
• Ensures compliance with the company quality framework, regulatory (GCO) legislation, guidelines and international standards (Global/Local COPS/SOPS).
• Ensures the implementation of quality control methods, practices and improvements and that risks are highlighted to the compliance department.
• Ensures the site and facilities provide a safe working environment and is H&S compliant.
• Leads the site team towards the delivery of the business objectives and supports their growth and performance.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of clinical trial processes and expertise / knowledge of clinical study operations
• Good understanding of FDA regulations and ICH GCP guidelines
• Good understanding of budgeting / forecasting / planning projects
• Proven leadership skills
• Good time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Capable of acting as a liaison with the client, investigator, study team and other departments/divisions