The Global Study Manager (GSM) is a role within Development Operations and is a member of the global study team supporting delivery of clinical studies from Clinical Study Protocol (CSP) development through study set-up, maintenance, close-out, development of Clinical Study Report (CSR) to study archiving. The GSM works with internal and external partners to deliver delegated aspects of the clinical study in accordance with the Study Lead. The GSM will drive the scope of work discussions and oversee delivery of day-to-day activities delegated to the vendors. The GSM will provide status updates and performance metrics and develop, review and approve related study documents.

Studies may be across various therapeutic areas and all phases (I-IV, including Late Phase, Non-Interventional, Post Authorization Safety Studies, Registries, Early Access Programs, etc.).

You will be responsible for:

• The strategy, set up and oversight of key vendors in support of study deliverables according to agreed timelines, budget and quality standards, while ensuring that the appropriate level of oversight of the vendors is maintained and documented through the life cycle of the study.

• Data Management, Procurement, Regulatory, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, and external functions including the CROs and other external service providers to ensure an efficient study delivery to time, costs and quality objectives.

• Contributes to the planning and conduct of internal and external meetings (e.g. Investigators’/Monitors’ meeting).

• Supports the Study Lead with budget management, such as external service provider invoice reconciliation. ALXN GSM JD – v1.0 July 2024 • Supports the Study Lead (GSAD, GSD) with developing and maintaining relevant study documents/plans (e.g., global study management plan and its relevant components, etc.).

• Perform Study Lead activities for less-complex studies (e.g., small studies, studies in conduct or close-out, OLE, etc.).

• Delegate and oversee team member responsibilities.

• Conduct lessons learned exercise to help document continuous improvement process and sharing of best practices.

• Participate in and/or lead departmental initiatives and/or SME function.

• Coordination and reporting of start-up and recruitment activities at the study level, across all countries.

• Monitoring and site oversight globally on assigned study(ies), representing the monitoring function on the CTT.

• Aggregation and communication of deliverables for assigned study(ies), globally, to the CTT and country teams respectively.

• Resourcing (with assistance of country teams) and study-related training of CRAs for assigned study(ies).

• Developing and/or reviewing applicable study documents including, but not limited to, training materials, clinical monitoring and oversight plans.

• Coordinating country teams activities related to key study events, such as protocol amendments, interim database locks, and Investigator Meetings.

• Post final database lock, overseeing country activities related to site close out activities and post-trial access, as required.

• Support other study and functional activities, as assigned.

You will need to have:

• >5 years of clinical research experience, 3 of which in a leading role accountable for the planning and execution of global clinical trials.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in one of the disciplines related to clinical practice/health care, life sciences, or drug development, or commensurate work experience.

• Excellent organizational communication and time management skills.

• Highly proactive and willing to take initiative.

• Strong relationship building skills.

• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.

We would prefer for you to have:

• PMP certification desirable.

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