Dir Clinical Mgmt at PPD

Provides strategic direction, leadership and management within an area of a region to secure the successful completion of clinical deliverables within assigned studies. This includes training and management of staff to contribute to the successful delivery of clean data from evaluable patients within project parameters of time, quality, and cost. Provides direct supervision, support, training and mentoring to their staff regarding all general aspects of the CTM and Clinical Manager roles. Will be responsible for performance assessments and annual review of their direct reports.Assists in resource utilization, policy development and implementation of goals by working with leadership in all functional areas on the continuous development of business processes to support cross functional teams ensuring work is uniform, complete and managed appropriately within assigned functional area. In developing regions, responsibilities may include oversight of all deliverables within a country/region including participation in business development activities.

Essential Functions

• Supervises and coordinates Clinical Management functions, including mentoring managers in day-to-day activities and responsibilities related to the clinical deliverables. Ensures the clinical teams are provided with the necessary support and resources to successfully deliver clinical deliverables, e.g., oversees study start-up, monitoring and site management deliverables. At a country level, may liaise with other functional departments to ensure delivery of projects to clients and contribute to feasibility projects
• Ensures the timely execution of clinical deliverables with a focus on quality deliverables. In those cases, develops and drives the specific and overall project or program strategies to ensure optimum performance and achievement of annual plans and targets. Facilitates meetings to identify potential risks and work with the clinical team to develop and communicate contingency plans. Ensures risks to clinical deliverables and potential solutions are communicated through appropriate escalation pathways. Reviews and assesses clinical project or program finances and ensures risks are escalated appropriately with any information necessary for a contract modification
• Manages clinical management resource levels including hiring and promoting, as appropriate. Participates in resource calls and ensure teams are provided with adequate levels of appropriately qualified resources
• Inducts new managers to PPD. Provides performance appraisals, evaluate and allocate bonuses and merit increases, as appropriate. Develops and motivates through goal setting, ongoing feedback, formal evaluation, and effective delegation of decision making. Ensures staff is trained and mentored according to company policies and procedures. Develops, implements and reviews key performance metrics
• Manages the overall budgeting activity of the assigned group(s) - annual and long range forecast
• Participates in global and/or cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects

Job Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in a science related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. In some cases, an equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.
• Significant clinical research experience (comparable to 12+ years) including remote and clinical monitoring and experience in all phases of study life cycle, including start up, interim and close out.
• Line management experience appropriate to the size and complexity of the clinical management group in the designated country/region. Valid Driver's License and Passport.
• Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Advanced leadership and management skills
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving ability
• Expertise in negotiating and strong organizational skills
• Excellent oral/presentation and written communication skills in the native language and in English
• Ability to perform tasks required of a functional staff
• Ability to successfully network with other Divisions (departments) where necessary
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting and fiscal management
• Demonstrated expertise in leading, motivating and integrating project teams
• Self-motivated and possess good interpersonal skills and projects a positive attitude
• Ability to effectively teach required skills
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• Knowledge and understanding of clinical development regulatory guidelines and Directives
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization