Regional Clinical Study Manager/Senior Manager
BeiGene
About us
BeiGene is a global oncology company that is discovering and developing innovative treatments that are more affordable and accessible to cancer patients worldwide. With a broad portfolio, we are expediting development of our diverse pipeline of novel therapeutics through our internal capabilities and collaborations. We are committed to radically improving access to medicines for far more patients who need them. Our growing global team of more than 10,000 colleagues spans five continents, with administrative offices in Basel, Beijing, and Cambridge, U.S. To learn more about BeiGene, please visit www.beigene.com and follow us on LinkedIn and X (formerly known as Twitter).
BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
Job Description:
About the Company:
BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ: BGNE; HKEX: 06160; SHA: 688235) is a global, commercial-stage, research-based biotechnology company focused on molecularly-targeted and immuno-oncology cancer therapeutics. With a team of over 9,500 employees across the United States, China, Europe and Asia Pacific region, BeiGene is advancing a pipeline consisting of novel oral small molecules and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer. BeiGene is working to create combination solutions aimed at having both a meaningful and lasting impact on cancer patients.
BeiGene continues to grow at a rapid pace with challenging and exciting opportunities for experienced professionals. When considering candidates, we look for scientific and business professionals who are highly motivated, collaborative, and most importantly, share our passionate interest in fighting cancer.
General Description of the Job:
Accountable for regional study delivery with appropriate inspection readiness quality, within agreed timelines and budget
Leads the regional clinical operations team (including oversight of external partners working on the regional level) and acts as point of escalation for resolution of issues within the region for the assigned study
Ensures alignment of regional deliverables with overall study goals
Essential Functions of the job:
Regional Leadership:
Leads the regional clinical operations team effectively, ensures effective decision making and acts as point of escalation for resolution of issues within the region for the assigned study
Leads external vendors involved in study delivery on a regional level
Collaborates with key stakeholders in the region and provides regular updates on study progress in the region to senior management and Global Clinical Study Manager as required
Represents the regional study team at internal meetings and at the cross-functional Clinical Study Team (CST) meetings
Leads regional operations meetings with all regional study team members
Timelines, Planning and Execution:
Leads planning and management of the assigned clinical study(ies) from feasibility through closeout activities for region, in line with global study timelines
Generates, manages, and maintains high quality study start up and recruitment timelines for region and tracks progress towards these
Ensures that the clinical study is operationally feasible in the region, drives trial feasibility, country allocation and site selection process for assigned region in collaboration with feasibility managers, country heads, medical affairs and any other stakeholders
Provides regional input on global study plans as required
Ensures timely availability of local adaptations of global study documents such as informed consent forms, in close collaboration with other key stake holders to ensure timely submission to regulatory authorities and ECs/IRBs
Accountable for submissions of study in countries in assigned region in close collaboration with regional study start up team and regulatory affairs
Ensures regional and country information in study systems and tools is entered and up to date
Collaborates closely with CRAs in the region to ensure proper study execution at the sites. Reviews and signs-off monitoring reports
Responsible for working with regional and country teams to ensure that country and site level Trial Master File is created, maintained and QC’d on a regular basis as per the study TMF QC plan
Provides input to Global Clinical Supplies regarding drug inventories in region and reviews local drug labels for region. Provides input on local regulatory approval and reimbursement status of comparator drugs used in study for countries in region
Manages the trial data collection process for the region, drives data entry and query resolution
As required, supports planning and execution of the Clinical Study Report in collaboration with Global Clinical Study Manager and Medical Writing
Quality:
Handles escalated issues or problems with the sites in region in close collaboration with stakeholders such as country heads
Monitors study activities in region to ensure compliance with the study protocol, SOPs, ICH/GCP and all other relevant regulations
Ensures inspection readiness for study in region at any point in time throughout the study life cycle
Informs Global Clinical Study Manager of any issues arising on the study, evaluates impact and ensures solutions are implemented
Prepares sites for quality assurance audits and inspections, drives responses to audit and inspection findings as appropriate
Collaborates with CST members and colleagues to ensure cross-team, site learnings, and best practices are shared
Leads improvements and partners with CST members to enhance the efficiency and the quality of the work performed on assigned studies
Contributes to development, optimization and review of work instructions and SOPs as required
Budget and Resources
Works with the sourcing team to select and manage regional study vendors
Manages regional study budgets
Works closely with Clinical Business Operation on investigator fees, site payment issues and patient travel reimbursement activities
Identifies and manages regional team resource needs and establishes contingency plans for key resources
Monitors regional resource utilization over study life cycle and liaises with functional managers as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides performance feedback on team members as required
Might mentor junior team members
Qualification Required:
What we expect from the successful candidate:
Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or healthcare discipline required, Higher Degree preferred
4 or more years of progressive experience in clinical research within biotech, pharma or CRO industry
Proven experience in clinical research including relevant experience as team lead in clinical functions
Experience as CRA is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task
Fluent in English (writing and speaking)
Efficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Travel might be required as per business need
Full working rights in Australia (Citizen or PR)
What we offer to our valued employees:
Market competitive compensation package including performance-based annual bonus scheme
Company shares (generous welcome grant and performance-based annual equity plan!)
Full-time working from home (with an option to work from the Sydney office)
In-house and external learning and development opportunities
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Fantastic benefits program as per the current policy including;
Personal health insurance reimbursement
Home-office setup allowance
Monthly reimbursement for home office expenses (i.e. internet, mobile..)
Group life insurance & income protection insurance
Wellness benefits (Employee Assistance Program)
Paid parental leave
And more as the benefit programs are keep improving!
Plus you get to work with a dynamic team of collaborative, supportive, diverse and fun professionals whose mission is clear: Cancer has no borders and neither do we.
BeiGene is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. BeiGene does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
What We Offer To Our Valued Employees
- Market competitive compensation package including performance-based annual bonus scheme
- Company shares (generous welcome grant and performance-based annual equity plan!)
- In-house and external learning and development opportunities
- Fantastic benefits program and keep improving!
- Plus you get to work with a dynamic team of collaborative, supportive, inclusive, and fun professionals whose mission is clear: Cancer has no borders and neither do we.
- Join us and Make momentum in your career!
BeiGene Global Competencies
When we exhibit our values of Patients First, Collaborative Spirit, Bold Ingenuity and Driving Excellence, through our twelve global competencies below, we help get more affordable medicines to more patients around the world.
- Fosters Teamwork
- Provides and Solicits Honest and Actionable Feedback
- Self-Awareness
- Acts Inclusively
- Demonstrates Initiative
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Continuous Learning
- Embraces Change
- Results-Oriented
- Analytical Thinking/Data Analysis
- Financial Excellence
- Communicates with Clarity
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