Job summary
This role involves leading and optimizing site activation and study start-up activities for clinical trials within an international setting. The position focuses on using data-driven approaches to improve timelines and processes, mentoring teams, and collaborating closely with clinical operations to ensure successful trial initiation across multiple countries.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Norway
- Work setup
- Remote
Responsibilities
Lead and guide site activation teams across various countries. Collaborate with clinical operations to enhance study start-up metrics and implement improved processes. Provide oversight and mentoring to site start-up teams supporting global clinical programs. Develop and refine forecasting models, planning scenarios, and benchmarking tools based on data analysis. Create country-specific informed consent forms ensuring compliance with local requirements. Maintain consistent application of study start-up standards and drive continuous process improvements. Manage data collection and analysis to support strategic decisions and timeline optimization. Monitor site-level deliverables, identify delays early, and escalate issues as needed. Facilitate reaching "Ready to Enroll" status for sites and serve as escalation point for site activation challenges in collaboration with study managers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent. Minimum of four years experience in clinical operations, project management, study start-up, or trial optimization, with at least two years managing site activation and study start-up processes within a sponsor or CRO. Proven experience creating country-specific informed consent forms. Strong skills in data modeling, forecasting, and database management. Experience in global site start-up environments is preferred. Ability to communicate complex data effectively to support decision-making. Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages relevant to trial locations is advantageous but Norwegian language proficiency is not explicitly required.