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Study Startup Manager

Shanghai, Shanghai, cn💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-25 → 2026-09-25

Core

Leads study startup and site activation for clinical trials in assigned countries, ensuring deliverables, timelines, and compliance while managing local teams and vendors.

Role type

Senior Study Startup Manager (Lead/Line Manager)

Builds

Study startup processes and site activation timelines for clinical trial projects

Domain

Clinical Research / Contract Research Organization (CRO)

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Study Startup process expertise, resource allocation, training delivery, team leadership, quality metrics review, manual development, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

MS Office, MS Project

Responsibilities

Lead study startup from project start to site activation in 1-3 countries; Ensure startup deliverables and compliance with training matrices; Develop and deliver training materials and mentor staff; Manage local Study Startup team members; Monitor key performance indicators and implement improvement plans; Act as primary contact for clients and vendors on startup matters.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with line management responsibilities

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