Associate Start up Lead

Precision Medicine GroupPrecision Medicine Group·Remote(Slovakia)
Other
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

The remote job market has seen a significant surge in demand for professionals with expertise in driving site start-up activities, with a 25% increase in such roles in the past year. As the life sciences industry continues to evolve, companies like Precision Medicine Group are looking for skilled professionals to lead their start-up initiatives. With the rise of remote work, candidates can now access these opportunities from anywhere. However, to succeed in this role, one must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as experience in managing cross-functional activities. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the company's specific requirements and the current market trends in the life sciences industry.

Job Description

About the Role

The Associate Start up Lead role at Precision Medicine Group is a critical position that requires driving country and/or regional site start-up activities. As a key member of the team, you will be accountable for the execution of the site start-up strategy and planning, including managing and coordinating activities such as Core/Site document collection and approval, ICF customization and approval, IRB/EC, and delivery of quality IMP release packages. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include collaborating with stakeholders to secure input for milestone planning and alignment of operational goals to ensure timely delivery of site start-up activities.

The successful candidate will have experience in managing site start-up activities and will be able to act as a Subject Matter Expert for questions by other in-country members. You will also be responsible for supporting the development of country-specific tools and guidance documents to increase knowledge sharing of country-specific site start-up activities.

Precision Medicine Group is a leading provider of services to the life sciences industry, and this role offers the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality results.

What You Will Do

  • Manage the site start-up process through development of an activation readiness strategy to enable oversight of site start-up delivery
  • Coordinate, develop, and present critical path planning including IRB/EC & CA/MoH Strategy
  • Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to secure input for milestone planning and alignment of operational goals
  • Participate in client meetings to establish client expectations for delivery, communication, risk mitigation strategy, status reporting, and metrics related to site start-up
  • Partner closely with Functional Leaders and Site Start-up Specialists to proactively identify any risks to delivery and develop and execute mitigations to remove risks to timelines
  • Provide oversight to ensure accuracy and completeness of agreed tracking and systems are maintained in real time
  • Coordinate translations for documents required for submissions
  • Maintain communication with other key functions participating in country start-up
  • Act as SME for collection and maintenance of site-level critical path to IMP Release data points
  • Support development of country-specific Country Start-up summary and process flow identifying timelines, risks, and success factors
  • Support development and facilitation of training sessions to expand Country Start-up knowledge

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field, or Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • 3 years or more of experience in start-up, ideally with SU Lead or PM experience in either a CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • 1 year or more of experience in project milestone management, managing resources, budgets, and coordinating team activities
  • 1 year or more of experience presenting to clients
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in driving cross-functional activities
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Experience using Excel

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a remote team environment
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and guidelines
  • Familiarity with project management tools and software

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals
  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Flexible working hours and remote work options
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs

How to Stand Out

  • Make sure to highlight your experience in managing site start-up activities and your ability to act as a Subject Matter Expert
  • Emphasize your excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as your experience in managing cross-functional activities
  • Be prepared to provide specific examples of your experience in project milestone management and presenting to clients
  • Familiarize yourself with the company's specific requirements and the current market trends in the life sciences industry
  • Use tools like Excel to create a portfolio that showcases your skills and experience
  • Be prepared to negotiate your salary based on your experience and qualifications

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