Hobson Prior are currently working with a specialty biopharma organisation who are focused on the advancing and manufacturing biosimilar medicines. Our client is looking for a Senior Manager of Clinical Operations to join them on a permanent basis in Zurich.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the operational and logistic aspects of the assigned clinical programs.
• You will report to and will be supervised by the Director Clinical Operations, within the Clinical & Medical Affairs Department.
• Responsible for adhering to regular planning of tasks in accordance with clinical program timelines, performing the required activities to keep the assigned clinical programs on budget, on time and with the highest standard of quality.
• In addition, the Manager / Senior Manager Clinical Operations will be the primary point of contact for any program related issue, both internally and with external stakeholders.
• As part of multifunctional team, you will be a key function to coordinate activities in the Project Team, therefore, it is expected that the Manager / Senior Manager Clinical Operations should be able to work independently as well as feel comfortable in coordinating a multifunctional team.

Key Skills:

• Ability to interact collaboratively in a cross-functional environment required.
• A proven track record of effective project management is required.
• High level of communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, organizational, and cross functional collaboration skills are expected.

Requirements:

• Minimum education of a Master of Sciences or equivalent. (Pharm.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent is admirable).
• Experience: 5+ (Manager) 7+ (Senior Manager) years in relevant functions in the Pharmaceutical Industry, or equivalent.
• Subject matter expertise in clinical operations and related activities.
• Previous experience conducting clinical trials in Europe/US or some Asia-Pacific regions in an outsourcing model is necessary, along with a working knowledge of the EMA and FDA clinical/regulatory environment.
• Good knowledge of GCP and other relevant ICH/regulatory guidelines.
• Willingness to travel internationally, as required.
• Prior experience in phases 1-3 of clinical drug development as well as a strong operational background, is required.
• Prior experience with the development of biological/biosimilar drugs is desirable, but not essential.
• Very good knowledge and understanding of Good Clinical Practice is a requirement for this role.
• Very good understanding of Operational aspects associated with the conduct of a clinical program.

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