Global Clinical Project Manager H/F

at  Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Develop, manage, and execute assigned projects by:

• Set-up study team before Services Provider are on board and lead and manage regular internal Study Team meetings during the course of the study.
• Contribute to study protocol development including study concept where applicable
• Develop and control planning and study timelines in collaboration with all other Ipsen supportive functions/SPs
• Provide expertise to clinical outsourcing specifications and purchasing to facilitate RFP documents and selection of Services Provider
• Participate in the selection of Services Providers and other external vendors in collaboration with purchasing department, study team, finance controller and Corporate Legal Affairs
• Accountable for the development, management and tracking of trial budget working closely with the finances and service provider representative - financial management of the clinical trial including budget planning and preparation of quarterly reports
• Ensure appropriate oversight of Services Providers) and other external vendors activities and develop the oversight manual in accordance with the services providers Technical Specifications document
• Review final draft and approve major study documents as described in the Services Providers /CROs Technical Specification documents (e.g. oversight manual, communication plan, project plan, instruction manuals….)
• Supervise country feasibility and site selection processes in collaboration with CDPD, MDD, GMA, CRO and Ipsen Affiliates (if needed) to identify and gain approval for high quality investigators and study sites
• Provide support and oversee the activities of the Clinical Trial Associate (CTA) assigned to the study for: insurance certificate, contracts signature process, set-up and management of the Trial Master File (eTMF), transparency and local reporting as per legal and Ipsen requirements, update of reporting tools (study trackers, Hermes,…) and alert if required; drive billing and forecast
• As applicable, provide support and oversee the activities of the Clinical Monitoring Lead (CML) to ensure the coordination of the clinical, monitoring and site management activities are in accordance with study objectives and quality standards.
• Work with the SP, Patient Affairs office, and digital team as appropriate to develop and approve a recruitment strategy and communication tools (e.g. Newsletter…) to increase study awareness, patient recruitment and retention in the study
• Ensure through study team management that the necessary regulatory, safety and data evaluation requirements are met to allow the conduct of clinical related activities in conjunction with the Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance (GPS), Data Management and Statistics Departments
• Participate in meetings lead by SP (e.g. Inv. & CRA meeting, Study team meeting, Clinical Data Review …), Review meeting minutes and ensure with SP Project Manager that issues are proactively identified, communicated and resolved in a timely manner
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of project milestones, study progress tools (planning reporting, study dashboard…) and escalate appropriately in case of deviation to the planning and of any issue regarding the quality of the data
• Travel as needed to observe and discuss projects, build positive working relationships and maintain enthusiasm regarding projects
• For activities, not out-sourced (e.g. Management of IMP…) ensure regular forecast update and bulk shipment
• Work with line functions and Quality Assurance (GRDQ) to identify potential quality issues. Coordinate post quality audit hosted by Sponsor and ensure CAPA implementation by SP
• Assist Quality Assurance (GDDQ) within inspections preparation as applicable
• Participate in the preparation and review of clinical study reports and ensure that CSR Appendices are completed and validated by the relevant functions within the agreed timelines.
• Liaise with the relevant Ipsen or Service Providers teams to ensure the posting of the clinical study and the results on the required registries and as per local regulations.
• To perform any other activity as may reasonably be required by the DCDP and/or TA clinical operation head from time to time.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

• Oversee and drive all aspects of the assigned global international clinical study(ies) outsourced to a CRO in respect of planning/timelines, quality, budget and defined goals
• Drive execution and report activities in conjunction with Clinical Development Program Directors (CDPDs), Medical Dev. Directors (MDDs), and other Ipsen team members
• Endorse project plan developed by the CROs in accordance with study objectives and Ipsen requirements in terms of team responsibility, risk mitigation plan, escalation process, communication plan…
• Ensure the Global clinical studies are managed according to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), local regulations, guidelines and SOPs in the required standard of quality
• Communicate and share the progress of the project, and work effectively as a Team
• Lead, Manage and Drive the cross-functional Clinical Study Team and Contract Research Organization (CRO) in collaboration with the CDPDs and Ipsen team members responsible of the study

EHS RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with applicable EHS regulations and procedures.
• Participate in the site’s EHS performance by reporting risks, malfunctions or improvements
• Participate in mandatory EHS training*