Function: oversight of all operational activities related to the set-up and coordination of international clinical studies (Phase II / III) or research programs internally, and with external partners.
The PM reports to a Project Management Leader / Research Operations Director.
Main activities:
- Serve as main study contact for operational activities for BIG HQ, with multiple partners, including BIG member groups, pharmaceutical industry partners, and a variety of vendors for the clinical trials or research programs.
- Coordinate BIG HQ responsibilities for individual clinical trials, including, but not limited to:
- Conduct of group / site feasibility surveys
- Set up and coordination of study governance committees, working groups related documentation, and meetings (including taking minutes)
- Development and follow up on study contracts and budgets in collaboration with the BIG HQ Legal and Finance departments
- Prepare, manage and follow-up on internal and external meetings between partners (including taking minutes)
- Lead internal and external discussions related to operational activities of assigned studies
- Prepare and/or review study documents and communications
- Assist in preparation and follow-up of study related grants if needed
- Other scientific operations activities as needed
- Ensure that BIG principles and processes are adhered to, under the guidance of Project Management Leaders/Research Operations Director
- Maintain BIG HQ study / program files and assist with administrative tasks as needed.
- Contribute to the improvement of all processes and procedures and all related BIG HQ documentation
- Work effectively in multicultural teams within BIG headquarters and the BIG network, and across organizational boundaries, respecting differences between people from a variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds
- Learn, interpret and apply a variety of complex policies and procedures with minimal guidance
- Accurately and professionally process a high volume of correspondence, documents and other often sensitive and confidential information
- Maintain a high level of poise and professionalism while coordinating a diverse variety of daily and special project deadlines simultaneously
Qualifications sought:
- Academic degree, preferably in a (para)medical discipline
- Experience in the set-up and management of all operational aspects of clinical trials (in academia, industry, or CRO)
- A good knowledge of GCP and methodologies, regulations and procedures related to clinical trials
- Experience in oncology clinical trials is a plus
- Previous experience in managing budgets and contracts is a plus
- Strong analytical, organization, planning and communication skills
- Sense of diplomacy, and attention to details, while maintaining a broad overview
- Native or native-like written and spoken English; French, Dutch or other languages are a plus
- A high level of integrity and sense of responsibility and professionalism
What we offer:
- The opportunity to contribute to innovative, practice-changing cancer research
- A stimulating international environment
- Full-time employment under unlimited duration contract
- A competitive salary and benefits package:
- Annual salary on 13.92 months
- Possibility to telework and have flexible working hours
- 30 days of holiday per year, plus one additional every 5 years of seniority
- Employee pension plan (employer contribution 4% & employee contribution 2% on annual gross salary)
- Hospitalization insurance at employer charge only for the employee
- Intervention public / private transport
- Luncheon vouchers – Face value EUR 8,00 – employee contribution: EUR 1,09 per working day
- Eco vouchers – annual net value of 250 EUR/Year for full year full time from July to June
- Mobile phone according to internal policy (Benefit in kind will apply if private use as per the legislation)
Send your cover letter and CV to recruitment@BIGagainstbc.org
