Imaging Operations Manager, Clinical Studies
Imaging Operations Manager, Clinical Studies
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Internal job title: Imaging Operations ManagerLocation: London (UK) or Dublin (Irland)
As Imaging Operations Manager (IOM) you will be responsible for the operational implementation of the imaging strategy for assigned clinical studies in close collaboration with the Clinical Trial Team (CTT). You may support the full study lifecycle and/or contribute directly to the study sub-team(s).
In this role you will enable a flawless and accelerated vendor service delivery at the trial start-up phase and support implementation of defined category strategies and service standardization. You proactively assess risk and conclude contingency plans to de-risk study startup and milestones.
This position is part of VP&G (Vendor Partnership & Governance) Vendor Alliance Imaging team and reports directly to the Vendor Alliance Lead Associate Director.
It is a hybrid position and requires regular presence on site
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing of the vendor and category related specific sections of the protocol ensuring vendor expertise is leveraged when refining specifications towards Final Protocol
Contributing to development of Study Specification Worksheet (SSW) to facilitate bid process and selection of Vendors incl. reviewing Quote/Proposal review in collaboration with procurement (and vendor) supporting contract negotiations and budget review
Co-ordinating vendor kick-off meeting managing the imaging vendor interface with the study team including leading vendor meetings driving preparation of key documents tracking adherence of critical vendor milestones
Ensuring changes to protocol or study designs are consistently shared with vendors and incorporated into supplier budgets timelines and specifications. Supports amendment of vendor contracts with Procurement team
Optimizing a frontloaded and timely study start-up (SSU) process in support of a timely vendor database (DB)-go-live
Monitoring vendor service excellence at study level ensuring vendors meet quality and service level standards in their service delivery for the trial
Pro-actively creating and maintaining vendor related risk maps with contingency plan for documentation in company tool documenting there also issues identified with vendor oversight / performance implementing and monitoring corrective actions escalating issues if required to the Vendor Alliance Lead (VAL).
Supporting the implementation of standards templates tools and processes for vendors at SSU for defined categories in collaboration with the VAL. Driving root cause analysis of supplier performance issues and look for trending supporting practice leaders in improvement projects and learning loops
Participating in the onboarding mentoring and training of new staff as applicable to specific category
In partnership with the vendor developing site and monitor training material and attend/support training if needed
Minimum Requirements:
Advanced degree in science or business with experience in trial vendor management ideally in the category Imaging
Fluent English oral and written
Solid working experience and excellent knowledge of the clinical operation processes and vendormanagement
Excellent knowledge of GxP and ICH regulations
Expert knowledge of clinical trial design and mapping to supplier requirements
Demonstrated leadership with supplier relationshipservice areasmanagement and/or expert knowledge of specific
Demonstrated partnering across divisions with internaland external stakeholders
Demonstrated root cause analysis problem solving andsolution generation skills
Knowledge of key deliverables that impact green lightmilestones and vendor readiness
Experience in outsourcing contracting sourcing of clinical services with Vendor/CROs (RFP RFQcontracting)
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Some restrictions on flexible working options may apply and will be discussed during interview if applicable
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Adjustments for Applicants with Disabilities:
The law provides for severely disabled / equal applicants the opportunity to involve the local representative body for disabled employees (SBV) in the application process. If you would like to request this please let us know in advance as a note on your CV.
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Budget Management Clinical Trials Negotiation Skills Process Improvement Project Planning Vendor Management Waterfall ModelRequired Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
