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Associate Director, Clinical Research

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1100

Salary Range: $190,000.00 To $205,000.00 Annually

NS Pharma is a highly focused, research-driven biopharmaceutical company working in rare diseases. We’re exploring the potential of cutting-edge science as a subsidiary of Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. In Japan

Summary:

Responsible for the management and execution of various aspects of clinical studies (implementation, site selection, patient recruitment, vendor oversight, tracking clinical data, etc.) for global clinical studies with adherence to all relevant regulations including FDA, ICH and Regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, manage and report for regional or global clinical studies.
• Manage and Lead selection process of CROs for regional or global clinical studies.
• Manage the performance of study vendors (e.g. CROs and central labs).
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Clinical Lead to achieve project objectives.
• Manage and resolve project performance issues (issue management) if they arise.
• Manage activities for clinical site selection and activation, investigator meetings and study initiation.
• Manage, provide guidance and direction to Sr. Manager(s).
• Oversight of patient recruitment and development of recruitment strategies and plans.
• Responsible for the creation of study related documentation (protocol, ICF, CRF, operations manuals etc.).
• Tracking of clinical data, regulatory documents, and patient enrollment information and data resolutions to assure the timely completion of clinical studies in line with approved clinical development plans.
• Assure compliance of investigational sites with SOPs, FDA regulations and ICH guidelines to assure that the studies are carried out fulfilling the requirements of the study protocols.
• Coordinate negotiation of clinical trial contracts between investigational sites and CROs.
• Coordinate data management vendors and statistical analysis vendors to ensure timely analysis output delivery in accordance with Statistical Analysis Plan.
• Responsible for coordination with clinical suppliers to ensure appropriate and timely delivery of clinical trial supplies to clinical sites.
• Implement project specific training program and training material development.
• Create and maintain clinical SOPs and TMF as part of global QMS and TMF processes.
• Perform tasks administrative in nature (e.g. coordination, schedules, submission, filing, etc.).
• Supervise at least one (1) Sr. Manager in Clinical Research. Responsible for their performance management including professional development.

Qualifictaions:

• Experience in negotiating Master Service Agreements, Project Specific Contracts and Budgets.
• Good cross-functional team leader who fosters team spirit and team motivation (teamwork)
• Must be able to work effectively in a multi-cultural, global team environment as responsibilities include intensive drug development collaboration with global project teams, NS Pharma Japan (HQ), external partners and vendors.
• Thorough understanding of clinical operations involved as related to the planning, launching, and closing clinical studies.
• Ability to anticipate and timely elevate issues and to define appropriate action plans
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
• Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
• Team player, flexible, ability to adapt to change

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in sciences or related field with 8 + years of pharmaceuticals/biotech experience. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Minimum of 8 + years drug development experience in the pharmaceutical industry/CRO or commensurate clinical/medical research experience with emphasis onPhase II-IV clinical trials. Hematology - oncology clinical trial experience is preferred.
• Rare Disease experience preferred
• Experience in managing and leading international meetings (Clinical Trial Team, expert meeting, etc.)
• Program and project management experience preferred.

NS Pharma employees embrace our Mission to Help People Lead Healthier Happier Lives. We pride ourselves in offering employees and their families a robust Compensation and Benefits package designed to meet their needs, on and off the job.

The annualized target salary range for this role is $175,000 to $205,000; actual salaries will vary and may be above or below this range depending on several factors, including experience, education, training, location, and merit.

Other benefits include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
• Discretionary Bonus Programs and Long-term Incentive Plan
• Retirement Savings 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time & Paid Holidays including a paid Year-End Shutdown.
• Career Development, Progression and Training
• Flexible Work Arrangement Programs

Applications will be accepted until October 3, 2025, or until a candidate is hired. Applicants not hired will remain in our Talent community for future opportunity consideration. Thank you for your interest in NS Pharma.