臨床開発ディレクター（治験開始準備・医療機関対応）/ Site Engagement Director

A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Director of Site Engagement & Study Start-Up. The selected applicant will lead and manage operations to strengthen partnerships with clinical trial sites and enhance sponsor reputation.

Responsibilities:

• Foster and strengthen relationships with clinical trial sites to enhance the sponsor’s reputation as a preferred partner among top clinical trial sites in Japan
• Develop and oversee strategies for all site-related activities during study start-up, ensuring timely completion and delivery of clinical studies across multiple therapeutic areas
• Lead, drive, and execute key organisational strategies, process improvement initiatives, and transformation for innovative clinical trials, fostering an environment that encourages innovation and improved productivity
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Site Engagement and Study Start-Up senior leaders within Global Clinical Operations
• Collaborate directly with the Country Clinical Operations Head and the Japan Development Leadership Team to define priorities and set expectations for Site Engagement and Study Start-Up activities
• Oversee and guide the Site Engagement and Study Start-Up team to establish innovative and efficient site partnerships
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and performance management, evaluate capabilities and competencies, and implement tailored personal development plans
• Ensure effective functional resource management and equitable workload allocation

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline (life science, medical, pharmaceutical); PharmD/PhD/MD is a plus
• More than 10 years of experience in managing clinical development projects or equivalent, with a proven track record of successful project/study delivery in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in clinical operations and matrix management
• Deep understanding of pharmaceutical ethics, governance, compliance policies and procedures
• Experience in multicultural settings and diverse environments with respect to the dynamics of human interaction is preferred
• Respiratory or Immunology experience is preferred
• Business level English and Japanese

About the Company:

A global pharmaceutical company at the forefront of research and development of a diverse range of products in the consumer healthcare industry. Their portfolio of offerings includes medicines, vaccines, and a wide range of consumer brands that are distributed all over the world.

Keywords:

医療, 製薬, 臨床, 業務, 外資系

Job Ref: MDNT3T