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Sr. Manager, Study Start Up

United States🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $140,300–$140,300🗓 2026-08-17 → 2026-09-05

Core

Leads global study start-up and site activation activities for Phase I-III and real-world evidence clinical trials, partnering with CROs and internal stakeholders to accelerate enrollment milestones.

Role type

Senior Manager, Clinical Operations (Study Start-up)

Builds

Global study startup plans, site activation strategies, and operational processes for clinical trials.

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Clinical Trials

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Global study start-up leadership, site activation management, CRO partnership management, data-driven enrollment forecasting, risk mitigation, project management, regulatory compliance (GCP), cross-functional team leadership

Preferred skills

Higher degree in Science, experience with Trial Delivery Optimization, expertise in country and site selection

Technologies

Clinical trial management tools, data analysis platforms, project management software

Responsibilities

Drive global study start-up and site activation activities and milestone oversight; Develop and deliver global study startup plans; Lead development of procedures to enhance internal start-up capabilities; Guide study teams through key startup activities within timelines; Oversee analysis of clinical trial data for accurate startup forecasts; Collaborate with Feasibility experts for data-driven planning; Develop creative processes and technologies for Study Startup Services; Participate in early global strategic study planning; Partner with CROs for efficient start-up processes; Work with internal teams to progress site activations and resolve roadblocks; Track and report KPIs including cycle times; Oversee application of study start-up standards; Support recruitment and performance of junior staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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