Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Associate Director, Clinic Operations in Prague, Czech Republic
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Location/Division Specific Information
Our Early Development team focuses on Phase I and IB trials which represent the first practical tests of a compound’s clinical relevance and commercial viability. They are the culmination of years or even decades of research. Moreover, they set the stage for subsequent studies that will ultimately determine your compound’s efficacy, safety and positive impact on patient’s lives.
Discover Impactful Work:
As an Associate Director, Clinic Operations, you will manage the day-to-day activities of the clinical and technical operations staff in the clinic research unit (Phase I-IV studies) including logistical and operational planning for all projects being conducted in the clinic and oversight of the management of the clinical staff.
A day in the Life:
Plans for the appropriate study conduction coordination and staffing logistics to ensure a successful weekly study work flow including participant recruitment, clinical conduction, and client deliverables. Assures appropriate and adequate staffing of the clinical and technical operation units.
Attends regular standing meetings and key sponsor initiation meetings, as well as schedules operational and study meetings as needed.
Participates in meetings with Clinics upper management to provide updates, receive feedback, discuss strategic business plans, etc. Initiates and participates in weekly meetings with each department manager and supervisor detailing the workload ahead and retrospectively looking at past events and determining our clinic’s abilities to meet future study and sponsor needs.
Communicates with client representatives on a regular basis to gain feedback on our clinical operations.
Participates in and leads work teams in automation to further competitive advantage and utilize technological advances which will strengthen operations.
Regularly participates in weekend coverage as it relates to management oversight of the phase I clinic and is available for client dinners and entertainment opportunities as needed. Performs other study-related duties as qualified by documented training.
Interacts with Business Development for scheduling purposes and to drive business to the unit.
Keys to Success:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA or related Master’s degree is preferred
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 10+ years) or equivalent and relevant combination of education, training, & experience.
5+ years of management responsibility
Proven leadership skills
Strong background in project management, regulatory, FDA, and ICH guidelines
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Extensive knowledge of clinical trials as well as the ability to oversee and lead others involved in conducting clinical trials
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
Strong leadership skills
Excellent organizational skills
Effective time management and project management skills
Ability to lead and facilitate cross functional teams successfully
Ability to act as a liaison with the client, investigator, study team and other PPD departments/divisions
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
Occasional drives to site locations, frequent travels both domestic and international.
Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Moderate mobility required.
Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.