Associate Director Start Up Lead SiteID Activation

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Work Location: Billerica, Massachusetts Shift: No Department: HC-RD-DPS Study Start Up Unit Recruiter: Troy Bradley This information is for internals only. Please do not share outside of the organization. Your Role: We are seeking an experienced clinical research professional to serve as the Associate Director, Start-up Lead, SiteID & Activation to lead start-up and site activation strategies across our global clinical trial portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Oversee country and site feasibility assessments Drive regulatory submissions and site activations from protocol through implementation, Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to accelerate study timelines and optimize recruitment outcomes Champion process improvements Manage performance metrics Drive operational excellence to bring medicines to patients faster Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP standards and applicable regulations Who You Are: Minimum Qualifications: Medical or Life Sciences degree or equivalent qualification 10+ years in clinical research in a CRO or Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Industry environment 5 years of project management and experience in study start-up activities Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP and applicable laws and regulations for key countries Preferred Qualifications: PM certification (CPM, PMP) Strong communication skills -verbal, written and listening Fail fast and data driven mentality as well as agile methodology Strong data insights and analytical skills to identify trends and drive quality / process improvements. Ability to balance competing priorities of various stakeholders and strive for achieving mutually beneficial and compliant solutions. Experience in multiple Therapeutic Areas, especially in oncology Pay Range for this position: $128,700 - $193,000 The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here . Direct link to benefits site if the hyperlink no longer works: https://careers.emdgroup.com/us/en/benefits ]. The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.