Associate Study Start-Up Manager

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

• Responsible for the delivery of study start-up, initial and ongoing submissions within established timelines with high quality and in accordance with ICH/GCP, BeiGene SOPs, and local regulations.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Leverage and build upon existing site partnership data to execute start-up efficiently, reducing cycle times wherever possible.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned or required to achieve project, functional, departmental, or corporate goals
• Support in the facilitation of SSU Forum discussions
• Manage resource allocations and support in resource forecasting activities.
• Support in management and maintenance of SSU resources (i.e., SSU Toolbox (Americas))
• Skilled in engaging sites during feasibility to efficiently execute CDAs and collect key information to support with site identification and selection; Liaise with internal stakeholders (i.e., CRAs, FMDs, CSMs) as needed.
• Competent in communication and influencing skills to ensure timely follow-up, issue resolution, and report updates
• Ensure collection and review of essential documents
• Skilled in driving kick-off and completion of tasks from selection through activation.
• ICF/Submissions
• Provide country-specific SSU expertise to project teams
• Demonstrates proficiency of skills required to conduct SSU activities from site identification through activation
• Build knowledge in therapeutic area and sites to provide strategic recommendations to teams on potential first site(s) to be selected/activated to achieve FPI.
• Skilled in document preparation and submission to central IRB to ensure timely reviews.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of SSU infrastructure in the Americas – in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America
• Skilled in document management/negotiation and leveraging site relationships to achieve submission targets from start-up through close-out.
• Familiar with ICH/GCP, relevant country regulations/guidelines, and SOPs
• Site Feasibility
• Site Start-Up
• Assignment as SSU Lead and back-up support as needed for direct or functional reports’ studies.
• Support in the development of local workflows to streamline output and deliverables
• Ensure completion of SSU data entry in CTMS

Supervisory Responsibilities

Functional management – FSP

Onboard new hires; ensure ongoing training compliance.

Conduct regular 1:1s to assess workload, provide guidance, mentor and develop team.

Participate in regular meetings with FSP leadership team.

Meet with FSP line manager(s) to ensure timely feedback.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific or healthcare discipline preferred with minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in clinical research and clinical operations preferably within the biotech, pharmaceutical sector, CRO, or clinical site environment.

Competencies

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time. Follows instructions and responds to management direction.

Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Writes clearly and informatively. Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Shares expertise with others.

Adaptability – Able to adapt to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and development areas; Pursues training and opportunities for growth; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams

Other Qualifications

• Mentoring and training team members
• Effective prioritization of tasks in the achievement of goals
• Highly organized
• Functional Service Provider model knowledge and/or experience
• Knowledge in the execution of clinical trials, understanding of ICH/GCP
• Diligence in follow through
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Travel: Up to 10%

Salary Range: $92,900.00 - $127,900.00 annually

BeiGene is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location. Packages may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor. The recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for a preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the listed range reflects the base salary or hourly range only. Non-Commercial roles are eligible to participate in the annual bonus plan, and Commercial roles are eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan. All Company employees have the opportunity to own shares of BeiGene Ltd. stock because all employees are eligible for discretionary equity awards and to voluntarily participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company has a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

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.