Associate Clinical Research Manager

Job Description

Qualification:

• Above 5 years' experience in clinical research including above 3,5 year on SrCRA position

• Previous experience in oncology above 4 years'

• Previous experience in each stage of study life cycle

• Previous experience in Early Phase studies

• STEP knowledge and incorporation

Skills:

• Knowledge in Project Management and/or site management.

• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success in related role or discipline required.

• Requires ability to make decisions independently and oversee important activities relevant to clinical research activities according to predetermined global policies and commitments with the support, oversight and supervision of the Lead CRM.

• Requires understanding of local regulatory environment.

• Scientific and clinical research knowledge is required.

• Understanding of clinical trial planning, management and metrics is essential as well as the ability to focus on multiple deliverables and protocols simultaneously.

• Ability to function as a key link between Country Operations and Clinical Trial Teams

• Communicates effectively and builds a collaboration spirit in a remote/virtual environment and across countries, cultures and functions.

• Ability to manage processes (and controls), productivity, quality and project delivery.

• Proficiency in written and spoken English and local language. The incumbent must be competent and effective in written and verbal communication.

• Strategic thinking.

• Ability to work efficiently in a remote and virtual environment.

• Aptitude for building leadership skills that enable and drive alignment with the goals, purpose and mission of our company, Global Clinical Development (GCD) and GCTO.

• Ability to identify problems, conflicts and opportunities early, analyses and prepare mitigation plans and drive conflict resolution is critical.

• Required to negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups.

• Understand cultural diversity.

• Strong diplomatic and empathic skills to effectively build and maintain professional relationships with investigators and other stakeholders.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Clinical Development, Clinical Research, Clinical Risk Management, Clinical Site Management, Clinical Trial Agreements (CTA), Clinical Trial Compliance, Clinical Trial Documentation, Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Trial Planning, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials Monitoring, Clinical Trials Operations, Collaborative Communications, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Cultural Diversity, ICH GCP Guidelines, Patient Recruitment, Process Management, Project Management, Project Management System, Project Resource Management, Regulatory Compliance, Site Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

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Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

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Job Posting End Date:

06/21/2026

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