Sr. Manager, Operation Support, GCTO
Sr. Manager, Operation Support, GCTO
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Job Description
Position Title: Sr. Manager Operation Support GCTO
Department: Global Clinical Trial Operations (GCTO)
Brief Description of Position
SERVICE PROVIDER OVERSIGHT
- End-to-End Local Service Provider Oversight:
- Assess GCTO China business needs and collaborate with Global Procurement to identify and evaluate new service providers.
- Support CRMs during SMO/PRO bidding through contract execution in study planning.
- Lead governance reviews with SMO and PRO partners and handle escalations from CRM and Site Monitoring Teams to ensure services align with study goals.
- Act as GCTO Chinas process owner for local vendor selection sourcing and contracting and maintain Local Vendor Oversight Plans per GCD SOPs.
- Oversee KPI metrics for SMO and PRO partners and lead or coordinate required training.
- FSP Governance Management:
- Lead governance review with FSP CROs for GCTO China FSP service.
- Coordinate and monitor GCTO China FSP headcount including associated financial forecasting.
- Global Central Laboratory Service Management Support:
- Assist COSL in business reviews with global central lab providers.
- Analyze central lab setup timelines in China.
- Attend HQ PSRM collaborative meetings and coordinate HQ PSRM trainings and knowledge sharing.
COLLABORATION
Collaborate with Global Procurement to proactively identify and implement efficiency improvements in Service Provider Management. Engage with the AP ROSL team to exchange insights and best practices.
Qualifications Skills & Experience
- Master of Science or Medicine (or comparable) or above.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical operations/vendor management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Proven hands-on experience in end-to-end vendor management. Demonstrated experience in managing governance processes and leading business review meetings.
- Exceptional Communication and Influencing Skills: Ability to communicate effectively and influence a broad range of internal and external stakeholders without direct authority
- Strategic Partnering & Relationship Management: Strong ability to build and maintain productive long-term relationships with service providers functioning as a strategic partner rather than just a contract manager.
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Proficiency in monitoring analyzing and interpreting KPIs and metrics to assess vendor performance identify trends and implement corrective actions.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: A proven team player who can effectively collaborate with cross-functional global and regional teams
English:
- The position requires good oral and written skills.
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
Clinical Study Design Clinical Trial Planning Clinical Trials Monitoring Communication ICH GCP Guidelines Strategic Thinking Training and Development Vendor SelectionPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
12/31/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
