Business Operations Associate - Study Start Up Specialist
Astellas Pharma · Northbrook, IL · 3 wk ago
Management$93k–$133k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually we need to use headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections with real content. The posting includes: About Astellas (company description) maybe not needed as heading? Could be "About the role" but we have "About Astellas" which is company overview. The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can map content to these headings.
We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also remove "Category Site Activation / Late-Stage Management" maybe not needed? It's metadata but not heading; we can fold into a short p or drop. Probably drop.
We need sections: About the role (maybe combine company description and purpose and scope). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe required qualifications). Qualifications (maybe education/experience). Skills (maybe interpersonal etc). Benefits (list). Pay (salary range). Schedule (maybe hybrid work info). Also location and working environment could be part of Schedule? Actually schedule is about work arrangement; we can put under Schedule.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have salary range given, so Pay section ok. Benefits listed. Schedule: hybrid work info.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content:
Company description: "About Astellas Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com. Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients? We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact."
Purpose and Scope: "This position sits within Clinical Operations Excellence (COE) and serves a local expert in Study Start Up (SSU) activities and strategy including the use of various clinical systems (e.g., CTMS) to enable consistent and compliant forecasting and data collection. They will have a good understanding of their local SSU processes and requirements. The Business Operations Associate will work within Clinical Operations both early and late and with partnering functions (e.g., IT, IS) by adhering to standard operational terminology and data conventions used for clinical systems. This role will be site facing and support the global SSU team by efficiently managing and tracking assigned site activations. Provide administrative support related to various clinical systems/technology utilized by Clinical Operations. This position has no direct reports."
Responsibilities and Accountabilities: long list. We need to turn into
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can map content to these headings.
We need to preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also remove "Category Site Activation / Late-Stage Management" maybe not needed? It's metadata but not heading; we can fold into a short p or drop. Probably drop.
We need sections: About the role (maybe combine company description and purpose and scope). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe required qualifications). Qualifications (maybe education/experience). Skills (maybe interpersonal etc). Benefits (list). Pay (salary range). Schedule (maybe hybrid work info). Also location and working environment could be part of Schedule? Actually schedule is about work arrangement; we can put under Schedule.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have salary range given, so Pay section ok. Benefits listed. Schedule: hybrid work info.
We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences.
Let's extract content:
Company description: "About Astellas Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Learn more at Astellas.com. Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients? We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact."
Purpose and Scope: "This position sits within Clinical Operations Excellence (COE) and serves a local expert in Study Start Up (SSU) activities and strategy including the use of various clinical systems (e.g., CTMS) to enable consistent and compliant forecasting and data collection. They will have a good understanding of their local SSU processes and requirements. The Business Operations Associate will work within Clinical Operations both early and late and with partnering functions (e.g., IT, IS) by adhering to standard operational terminology and data conventions used for clinical systems. This role will be site facing and support the global SSU team by efficiently managing and tracking assigned site activations. Provide administrative support related to various clinical systems/technology utilized by Clinical Operations. This position has no direct reports."
Responsibilities and Accountabilities: long list. We need to turn into - items.
Let's extract bullet points:
- Support the day-to-day operations of assigned activities within SSU to ensure completion per established goals and objectives in compliance with applicable GCP/ICH guidelines and other regulatory requirements. This includes effective communication and coordination with key business stakeholders (e.g., study teams) to support timely completion of both drug and non-drug program goals and objectives
- Generate and provide accurate and up-to-date project status and financial information (where appropriate) within relevant tracking systems/tools
- Proactively identify and escalate issues that arise related to support SSU deliverables
- Effectively execute against assigned activities within SSU
- Support implementation of standards for global SSU team
This may include:
* Oversight of site level SSU activities from receipt of a potential site list to site activation under the direction of a Global SSU Manager including CDA and questionnaire collection, ICF negotiations, IRB/EC submissions, IMP Release and other site activation requirements
* Implementation of the SSU Strategy for assigned region during the study start up period
* Building relationships with internal counterparts and site staff to support successful site activation strategies
* Projecting site activation timelines and appropriately escalating when things get off track
* Adhering to process and tools designed to the support of the SSU team with day-to-day activities
* Leading the preparation of study level essential document templates
* Aiding in the preparation of content for Regulatory submissions
* Handling ICF negotiations and facilitating any required escalations
* Preparation and submission of IMP Release Packages
* Maintaining accurate and timely information in relevant clinical systems
* Responsible for complying with regulations and guidelines and ensuring adherence in support of assigned clinical trials.
* This position has no direct reports but may provide guidance/oversight to contract staff.
We need to flatten.
Required Qualifications: "BS/BA degree or Associates degree with ≥2 years of experience in the health care field or direct clinical trialrelated experience.Must have knowledge of clinical trial conductGeneral knowledge of drug development and ICH/GCP guidelinesRequires proven project management skillsMust have excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, administrative skills and computer ability.Fluent in English.Minimal (0-5%) travel required"
We can split into qualifications and skills.
Qualifications (education/experience): BS/BA degree or Associates degree with ≥2 years of experience in health care field or direct clinical trial related experience.
Requirements: knowledge of clinical trial conduct, general knowledge of drug development and ICH/GCP guidelines, proven project management skills, fluent in English, minimal travel.
Skills: excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, administrative skills, computer ability.
We can put Requirements as a list, Skills as list, Qualifications as list.
Benefits: list: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down; 401(k) match and annual company contribution; Company paid life insurance; Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions; Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions; Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions; Referral bonus program.
Pay: Salary Range $93,100 - $133,000 (Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and organizational equity considerations) The salary range provided applies to US only and does not apply to any other locations outside of the US
Schedule: Location and Working Environment: "This position is based in Northbrook, IL. Remote work from anywhere in the US is available. At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines. This position is a global role with strong interaction with various disciplines and international stakeholders Highly matrixed environment requiring cross-regional coordination.Frequent interaction with senior leadership and governance bodies.Collaboration across EU, US, and Japan time zones."
We can put schedule/hybrid info.
We must not include duplicated lines. Also remove "Learn more at Astellas.com." maybe keep as part of About? It's okay.
We must not include EEO line at end.
Now craft HTML:
About the role
... combine company description and purpose/scope? Might be two paragraphs.
Then Responsibilities
...
Qualifications
...
Skills
...
Benefits
...
Pay
...
Schedule
...
Make sure no empty sections.
Let's write content.
About the role paragraph: combine first paragraph about Astellas and purpose/scope.
Paragraph: "Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients? We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact. This position sits within Clinical Operations Excellence (COE) and serves a local expert in Study Start Up (SSU) activities and strategy including the use of various clinical systems (e.g., CTMS) to enable consistent and compliant forecasting and data collection. They will have a good understanding of their local SSU processes and requirements. The Business Operations Associate will work within Clinical Operations both early and late and with partnering functions (e.g., IT, IS) by adhering to standard operational terminology and data conventions used for clinical systems. This role will be site facing and support the global SSU team by efficiently managing and tracking assigned site activations. Provide administrative support related to various clinical systems/technology utilized by Clinical Operations. This position has no direct reports."
That seems good.
Responsibilities list: need to capture all bullet points.
Let's list them as - items.
I'll create list:
- Support the day-to-day operations of assigned activities within SSU to ensure completion per established goals and objectives in compliance with applicable GCP/ICH guidelines and other regulatory requirements. This includes effective communication and coordination with key business stakeholders (e.g., study teams) to support timely completion of both drug and non-drug program goals and objectives
- Generate and provide accurate and up-to-date project status and financial information (where appropriate) within relevant tracking systems/tools
- Proactively identify and escalate issues that arise related to support SSU deliverables
- Effectively execute against assigned activities within SSU
- Support implementation of standards for global SSU team, including:
* Oversight of site level SSU activities from receipt of a potential site list to site activation under the direction of a Global SSU Manager including CDA and questionnaire collection, ICF negotiations, IRB/EC submissions, IMP Release and other site activation requirements
* Implementation of the SSU Strategy for assigned region during the study start up period
* Building relationships with internal counterparts and site staff to support successful site activation strategies
* Projecting site activation timelines and appropriately escalating when things get off track
* Adhering to process and tools designed to the support of the SSU team with day-to-day activities
* Leading the preparation of study level essential document templates
* Aiding in the preparation of content for Regulatory submissions
* Handling ICF negotiations and facilitating any required escalations
* Preparation and submission of IMP Release Packages
* Maintaining accurate and timely information in relevant clinical systems
* Responsible for complying with regulations and guidelines and ensuring adherence in support of assigned clinical trials
* May provide guidance/oversight to contract staff (no direct reports)
We need to keep as flat list; nested lists maybe okay but spec says use
- for any list. Could have nested ul inside li? Might be okay but better to keep flat. We can flatten each subpoint as separate li.
Thus responsibilities list will have many items.
Let's enumerate:
1. Support the day-to-day operations of assigned activities within SSU to ensure completion per established goals and objectives in compliance with applicable GCP/ICH guidelines and other regulatory requirements. This includes effective communication and coordination with key business stakeholders (e.g., study teams) to support timely completion of both drug and non-drug program goals and objectives
2. Generate and provide accurate and up-to-date project status and financial information (where appropriate) within relevant tracking systems/tools
3. Proact
About the role
... combine company description and purpose/scope? Might be two paragraphs.
ThenResponsibilities
- ...
Qualifications
- ...
Skills
- ...
Benefits
- ...
Pay
...
Schedule
...
Make sure no empty sections. Let's write content. About the role paragraph: combine first paragraph about Astellas and purpose/scope. Paragraph: "Astellas is a global life sciences company committed to turning innovative science into VALUE for patients. We provide transformative therapies in disease areas that include oncology, ophthalmology, urology, immunology and women's health. Through our research and development programs, we are pioneering new healthcare solutions for diseases with high unmet medical need. Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of patients? We're seeking passionate individuals who thrive in dynamic environments, embrace new ideas, and aren't afraid to take intelligent risks. People who act with unwavering integrity and are deeply committed to making a tangible impact. This position sits within Clinical Operations Excellence (COE) and serves a local expert in Study Start Up (SSU) activities and strategy including the use of various clinical systems (e.g., CTMS) to enable consistent and compliant forecasting and data collection. They will have a good understanding of their local SSU processes and requirements. The Business Operations Associate will work within Clinical Operations both early and late and with partnering functions (e.g., IT, IS) by adhering to standard operational terminology and data conventions used for clinical systems. This role will be site facing and support the global SSU team by efficiently managing and tracking assigned site activations. Provide administrative support related to various clinical systems/technology utilized by Clinical Operations. This position has no direct reports." That seems good. Responsibilities list: need to capture all bullet points. Let's list them as- for any list. Could have nested ul inside li? Might be okay but better to keep flat. We can flatten each subpoint as separate li. Thus responsibilities list will have many items. Let's enumerate: 1. Support the day-to-day operations of assigned activities within SSU to ensure completion per established goals and objectives in compliance with applicable GCP/ICH guidelines and other regulatory requirements. This includes effective communication and coordination with key business stakeholders (e.g., study teams) to support timely completion of both drug and non-drug program goals and objectives 2. Generate and provide accurate and up-to-date project status and financial information (where appropriate) within relevant tracking systems/tools 3. Proact