Manager Clinical Operations

Responsibilities

• Act as line manager for one or more SCRAs, CRAs, CTAs, PMs, and/or administrative staff.
• In collaboration with Human Resources (HR) and senior management, identify resource needs and hire new staff.
• Ensure all line reports receive appropriate induction on commencement of employment, and that they understand the company policies and procedures appropriate to their position.
• Meet regularly with line reports, and review and manage their work quality, workload, welfare and developmental needs.
• Performance management of line reports: set and agree goals and objectives; competency assessments; co-ordinate salary reviews and promotions, and maintain succession plans.
• Review and assist with the development and maintenance of clinical operations processes, tools and SOPs.
• Review and approve internal expense requests in line with company policy.
• Review and approve leave requests in line with company policy.
• Conduct accompanied monitoring assessments and co-monitoring visits to ensure compliance with SOPs, GCP Guidelines and regulatory requirements as per Novotech guidelines.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of training to Clinical Operations staff.
• Represent Novotech at industry conferences and other professional meetings as delegated.
• Achieve and maintain a good understanding of the local and international clinical trial industry and provide advice to BD.
• Identify and highlight opportunities within own projects or with existing clients to expand business collaborations.
• Represent Novotech at bid defence meetings and other business development meetings with local and international clients.
• Adhere to Company policies, procedures and guidelines and be quality minded in performance of duties.
• Identify areas of inefficiency and make recommendations for improvements.
• Assist in the review and development of Novotech SOPs and guidelines.
• Participate in activities of the clinical operations group, including coordination of and presentation at clinical team meetings.
• Understand the responsibilities of Novotech as a service provider in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Ensure all communications with external parties and the performance of the study team presents a positive professional image of the company.

Qualifications

• Graduate in a life sciences related field and/or line management experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in a SCRA, PM, or similar role, including considerable monitoring experience.
• CRO experience, line and/or matrix management experience are highly regarded.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $135,000 - 160,000 based upon experience.

Benefits

• Novotech is proud to offer a great workplace.
• We are committed to being an employer of choice for gender equality and providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.
• We support our team members with flexible working options, paid parental leave for both parents, flexible leave entitlements, wellness programs and ongoing development programs.