We are looking for Senior Associate Director Clinical Development Trial Lead - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Indianapolis, IN
Job Title: Senior Associate Director Clinical Development Trial Lead - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $99.63hr - $104.63hr
Job Overview:
The Associate Director, Clinical Development Trial Lead (CDTL) independently leads the cross-functional study team in the development and execution of complex clinical trials and is accountable both regionally and globally to deliver clinical milestones on trial(s) with quality, on time, and within scope and budget. The Associate Director, CDTL consistently demonstrates independent leadership, influence when working with study teams, management, and business partners, and prospective identification of issues and resolution thereof.
Clinical Trial Process Leadership and Expertise:
- Leverage and demonstrate broad understanding of therapeutic, clinical drug development, and process expertise in order to influence study design and program-level decisions considering regional needs.
- Recognize inter-relatedness of cross-functional activities and understand the impact of project decisions on the overall clinical trial. Look for opportunities to expand and deepen clinical trial process expertise across functional teams, regions, and external partners and make decisions on process and issues affecting study implementation and execution.
- Be knowledgeable on the global and regional operating model; coordinate and facilitate obtaining regional input to provide to the study teams.
- Serve as the single point of accountability for the Trial Master File for assigned trials, working closely with functional record owners to ensure the file is current and inspection ready at all times.
- Ensure inspection readiness of respective clinical trial(s). Ensure timely documentation of deviations, creation of storyboards or issue summary documents (e.g. for high-risk areas/hot topics) and coach CDTLs in these activities.
- Network and apply expertise to anticipate trial and regional issues, identify areas of process breakdown, analyze situations and propose innovative approaches that positively impact ability to deliver the clinical trial while reducing and/or mitigating risks, and share process learnings.
- Contribute to the development of others by acting as a coach for peers as well as new CDTLs, cross-functional team members, and TPOs on aspects of clinical trial process and regional specificities.
- Identify and lead process improvement activities. Act as a CDTL SME resource to peers and in the development and rollout of new tools, processes, or methodologies to proceed as quickly as science allows.
- Report, manage, and interpret information for the clinical trial(s), including completeness and accuracy across multiple business systems and tools. Be instrumental in driving regional clinical operational processes and methodologies used.
- Apply expertise and knowledge of global/regional regulations, Good Clinical Practice (Google Cloud Platform), and standards of operation in the conduct of clinical trials. Liaise with affiliates and other appropriate resources to understand local regulatory requirements.
- Independently detect and resolve quality issues, escalating to functional leadership or consulting other functions (e.g., Medical Quality, Legal, Compliance, etc.) to arrive at the best solution.
Scientific Expertise:
- Leverage scientific and regulatory knowledge to prepare and provide technical consultation for clinical and regulatory documents, prepare for meetings with regulatory agencies, and draft responses to questions from regulatory agencies, TPOs, and affiliates.
- Combine scientific, regional, and operational knowledge as well as process expertise to impact clinical trial design, feasibility, and implementation.
- Leverage clinical development knowledge, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills to support the scientific needs of the business.
- Function as point of contact for Therapeutic Area and/or disease state expertise for others on the clinical team.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain broader responsibilities at Therapeutic Area/Molecule/Indication level (e.g., attending relative critical chain network builds, providing input on strategy).
- Use project management skills, processes, and tools to develop and execute local, regional, and global clinical trials.
- Understand the scope of work required to complete the clinical trial successfully. Monitor the status and make adjustments and changes (per change control process) as needed to meet the deliverables of the trial.
- Develop and track global trial enrollment plan by gaining alignment and integrating inputs across functions and geographies. Provide consultation and guidance to CDTLs on their integrated plans.
- Assess, identify, and monitor trial-level risks.
- Understand the cross-functional, trial-level budget components. Create and monitor the budget grants and non-grants, and assumptions using financial tracking tools. Routinely network with appropriate business partners on trial-level budget status and changes. Function as point of contact for other CDTLs on their clinical team as needed regarding budget items.
- Lead, influence, and project manage large, complex studies and multiple smaller studies.
- Partner with other organizations to coordinate and actively participate in Investigator Study Specific Training (ISSTs)/Affiliate Study Training (ASTs).
- Independently drive and influence local, regional, and global cross-functional study teams throughout study implementation, execution, and closure empowering them to meet the clinical trial deliverables, including proactive issue management, contingency planning, and issue resolution. Drive to solutions across the molecule/program.
- Be accountable for trial/regional/program/molecule enrollment strategy and execution from country allocation through Last Patient Entered Treatment (LPET).
- Partner with Regional Operations to achieve regional enrollment goals.
- Anticipate and resolve complex and key technical operational or business problems with cross-functional study teams (including vendors, affiliates/regions, global team members, and other business partners) with little to no need for direct management support. Evaluate and identify issues that require escalation.
- Identify and assist in developing continuous improvement activities based on important trends such as industry, regulatory, and new technology.
- Use expertise to make timely decisions for ambiguous and complex situations.
- Manage TPO (third party organization) qualification process, selection, and oversight.
- Serve as the CRO (Clinical Research Organization) clinical development point of contact for outsourced and fully outsourced trial execution. Ensure CRO delivery of project milestones.
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor s degree (scientific or health-related field preferred).
- 5+ years of clinical research experience or relevant experience in a scientific or health-related field.
Highly Desired Skills:
- Experience with oncology (early and late phase clinical trials).
- Applied knowledge of project management methodology, processes, and tools.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively cross-culturally with global colleagues and with TPOs.
- Recognized as a leader with demonstrated ability to coach others in process expertise.
- Embrace strategic organizational changes and lead others effectively through these, exhibiting flexibility to adjust quickly and effectively to frequent change and altered priorities.
- Ability to influence without authority.
- Previous experience working in cross-functional teams/projects and ability to establish and maintain relationships.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, self-management, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex situations through problem-solving, critical thinking, and navigating ambiguity.
Other Information/Additional Preferences:
- Minimum of 5+ years clinical trial experience with a strong working knowledge of the clinical research process.
- Prior clinical trial site-level or affiliate experience.
- Prior experience with local/country regional requirements.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Proficiency in use of project management tools and techniques (e.g., Critical Chain, Veeva, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, PowerBI).
- Ability to travel periodically to scientific/regional meetings.
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Benefits
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
- Supplemental Insurance Plans
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.
About Cynet Systems
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.
