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Global Trial Lead

Allschwil
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Job Title: Global Trial Lead Contractor

Duration: 12 months

Location: Allschwil, Switzerland

Salary: Up to CHF110 phr

CK QLS are recruiting for a Global Trial Lead contractor, to join a global pharmaceutical company, on a contract basis in Allschwil, Switzerland. 

Global Trial Lead Contractor Role:

Manage the operational trial related activities in close collaboration with other functions.
Manage the selection of External Service Providers (ESP) in collaboration with other functions.
Lead the development of ESP specifications, testing and implementation in collaboration with other functions, and ensure appropriate quality control of deliverables. 
Further Responsibilities will Include:

Supervise the deliverables towards the Contract Research Organization (CRO) and External Service Providers (ESPs) selected for the trial, to ensure compliance with study protocol and in accordance with scope of work.
Consolidate information on operational clinical trial level activities for reporting to the CTT by the Senior Clinical Operations Manager (including critical issues and key performance indicators).
Contribute to the Study Master File (StMF) completeness and readiness for audit/inspection and by performing ongoing quality checks/review. 
Your Background:

Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent University degree in life sciences or healthcare.
10 years of experience in managing operational aspects of complex Phase II and Phase III clinical trials and global teams.
At least 3 years of experience as a Sr COM or other equivalent position in previous working history.
Previous involvement in high complexity trials, with ability to overcome challenges and impact study conduct.
Ability to represent Clinical Operations in high level Clinical Development meetings.
Intensive experience in selecting and managing External Service Providers (ESP), including performance assessments and finance management.
Experience working with electronic data capture, electronic Trial Master File and Clinical Trial Management Systems.
Excellent knowledge of ICH-GCP. 
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Please could you send any correspondence in English. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence. It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland

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