Line Manager SSU, Clinical Operations - Ciudad de México - Bristol-Myers Squibb

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Line Manager-SSU, Clinical Operations

Department Title and Description: Regional Clinical Operations (RCO) Mexico & Colombia , R&D regional organization responsible for the execution of phase I-IV clinical studies in Mexico and Colombia.

Purpose/Objective of the job :

To lead and manage Study Start-up team, ensuring delivery of clinical operations effectiveness in RCO Mexico & Colombia.

Key Responsibilities and Major Duties :

• Supervises and coordinates the work assignments and performance of Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs) and Study Start-up Specialists to ensure timely execution consistent with R&D and local research goals and priorities.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with and influence individuals at all levels of the organization including situations of conflict resolution, problem solving and crisis management.
• Managing the hiring, performance management and succession planning of staff
• Participation in performance calibration and talent review meetings
• Participate in the allocation of resources to clinical research projects by assigning staff based on their experience and training, in alignment with R&D and local research goals and priorities.
• Identifies quality risks and issues and create appropriate corrective action plans to prevent or correct deficiencies in performance of staff.
• Understands and demonstrates management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Builds strong and effective teams, valuing different contributions; works with and through others, involving people in issues that affect them.
• Liaise with other managers within Clinical Operations and with colleagues from other departments to improve the effectiveness of the organization .
• Anticipates resource needs and provides workload evaluations and task assignments.
• Supervises clinical trial execution at country level including supervising study metrics and team performance.
• Approves study fee funds and payments based on grant of authority.
• May propose and/or validate country study targets.
• May support Health Authority inspection and pre-inspection activities.
• May support audit preparation & Corrective Action / Preventative Action preparation for local related issues.
• Ensure Study Corrective Action / Preventative Action (CAPA) implementation and ensure the necessary resources / tools are available.
• Develops goals that are consistent with R&D and local research goals and priorities and takes necessary actions to ensure that goals are met.
• Together with the RCO management tracks and manages performance metrics for Clinical Operations staff.
• Anticipates and initiates action in response to multiple/changing demands and project priorities placed on Clinical Operations Unit
• Point of Contact for FSP staff within the country
• Performing general and human resource administrative functions
• Ensuring collaboration and information sharing with local country cross functional stakeholders (Medical, GRS, GPV, Market Access, Commercial, Human Resources)
• Ensure effective external partnerships with Study Sites, Investigators, Pharma Trade Associations, Ministry of Health and /or Health Authorities as needed.
• Manage partnerships with critical accounts / sites.

Direct line reporting responsibility for CTAs & Study Start-up Specialist roles.

Key Stakeholders/Contacts: Associate Director Clinical Operations, Line Managers Clinical Operations, Clinical Trial Managers, Clinical Trial Monitors, Site Contract Leads.

RCO Mexico & Colombia Stakeholders within Global Clinical Operations: BMS Local Medical, GRS, GPV, Market Access, Commercial Brand Teams, Human Resources, Legal.

List of minimum requirements

• Degree/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor's or master's Degree within life sciences or equivalent

Experience – Responsibility and minimum number of years:

• Minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical industry experience in Clinical Research or Medical Affairs
• Significant experience in the planning, conduct and management of clinical programs (Phase I-IV)
• Previous supervisory and/or leadership experience (i.e., participation in task force, initiative, or cross functional team)
• Experience mentoring and providing feedback to others.
• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills and independent decision-making ability.
• Outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to influence, inform or guide others.
• Demonstrated ability to drive project related activities.
• Previous resource allocation experience preferred.

Competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities, others:

• In depth understanding of GCP, ICH Guidelines and other local guidance, regulation and codes of practice related to Clinical Research and Medical Affairs.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of clinical research processes, Mexican and Colombian regulations , and methodology.
• Understands clinical landscape with practical knowledge of a variety of medical settings and medical records management.
• Strong organization and time management skills and ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (both in English and local language).
• Software that must be used independently and without assistance (e.g., Microsoft Suite)
• linical Trial Management Systems

Working Conditions

• Two days in-BMS office and three days in home-office per week
• Travel Required (nature and frequency)
• Travel Required (nature and frequency)
• Domestic travel to clinical trial sites
• International travel where required.
• Overnight Absences Required (per typical month): ~0-1.
• Describe exposure to any hazards/disagreeable conditions in the work environment: Ergonomic.

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On-site Protocol

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Site-essential roles require 100% of shifts onsite at your assigned facility. Site-by-design roles may be eligible for a hybrid work model with at least 50% onsite at your assigned facility. For these roles, onsite presence is considered an essential job function and is critical to collaboration, innovation, productivity, and a positive Company culture. For field-based and remote-by-design roles the ability to physically travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed is an essential job function.

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