Clinical Systems Leader

Overview

Job Title: Clinical Systems Leader

Location: South San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months

Interview Format: Two rounds (1 - virtual; 2 in-person)

Working Model: Hybrid (three days in office, two remote) - Anchor Days are Tuesday through Thursday

The Clinical Systems Leader (CSL) is responsible for implementing all related clinical systems actions used in the development of clinical trials within Early Clinical Development (ECD).

The CSL collaborates with a cross-functional team of internal stakeholders and technology vendors to ensure the successful implementation and maintenance of technology solutions supporting clinical trials.

• Study Execution and System Management: Accountable for implementing all related clinical systems, such as Interactive Response Technologies (IxRS) and electronic Clinical Outcome Assessments (eCOA) actions for the ECD portfolio.
• Project Management: Closely manage study-related timelines and associated activities. Manage and lead the end-to-end specifications for the build of clinical systems for an assigned study or enterprise project. This includes requirements review, testing, deployment, maintenance, enhancement, and closeout.
• Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight to ensure that clinical systems solutions (e.g., IxRS/eCOA) adhere to the study protocol, industry regulations/best practices, and company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work with a cross-functional team of internal stakeholders (including but not limited to: Clinical Trial Leader, Biostatistician, Drug Supply Chain, Data Management functions, and Procurement) and technology vendors. Work independently with PET stakeholders and/or cross-functional project teams with little to no oversight. Works collaboratively with the ECD I&A team to share knowledge.
• Issue and
  
  Risk Management:
  
  Proactively identify and track study-level technical issues to resolution. Ensure prompt resolution of system issues, document issues and risks, and implement mitigation plans in partnership with the study team and technology vendor project manager.
• Communication & Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong business presentation skills; able to explain technical issues and communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with internal, external stakeholders and departmental leadership.

• Bachelor's Degree in life science, computer science, engineering, information system, data science or related discipline
• 2-5 years of experience in Clinical Operations, or Clinical Systems Management
• 2-5 years of IxRS/IRT and clinical-related systems experience
• Successful track records in leading the implementation of clinical systems, such as IxRS/IRT, ePRO, and eCOA
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and FDA regulations governing clinical trial execution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong project management skills
• Familiar with documentation in a regulated environment. Experience in Veeva is a plus