Clinical Project Director

Job Description SummaryThe role of the CPD is to support the clinical development of new imaging agents in accordance with ICH-GCP and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

The CPD acts as the Study Manager for assigned large, global and/or complex Clinical studies and provides the study team with overall direction, clear expectations for deliverables and the leadership necessary for the successful management, conduct and completion of a clinical study program. To plan, implement and drive all aspects of clinical studies according to the Global Clinical Development Plan (CDP), Product Program Plans and in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Corporate Policies, Guidelines and internal Standards.

Our Pharmaceutical Diagnostics (PDx) business is the number one global supplier of contrast media and molecular imaging agents used to enhance medical imaging exams. Used throughout all major disease area diagnostic and treatment pathways, PDx products support three patients every second around the world.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure that study activities and milestones are planned, agreed and achieved according to the overall clinical development plan (CDP, if applicable), and the corresponding milestone and recruitment plans

• Determine the feasibility for running a clinical study in collaboration with other functions as required.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of study documentation such as protocols, amendments, case report forms (CRF)/e-CRFs, study plans and study reports in collaboration with other functions and CROs as required.

• Ensure that the appropriate Regulatory and Ethics Committee submissions and approvals are obtained.

• Ensure that (Serious) Adverse Event ((S)AE) reporting is performed in compliance with internal and external (S)AE reporting requirements.

• Provide expertise to clinical outsourcing specifications and purchasing to facilitate RFP documents and selection of Services Provider/CRO.

• Participate in the selection of Services Providers /CROs and other external vendors in collaboration with sourcing department / Strategic Alliances Director and study team.

• Select (in collaboration with other functions), supervise and actively manage contractors, consultants and external vendors being part of the clinical study, e.g. Central Lab, EDC vendor, Clinical Research Organization (CRO), ECG vendor, etc. as needed.

• Build strong relationships to maximize performance and value delivered by Service providers

• Create a culture of joint accountability to ensure Vendor performance

• Facilitate efficient and collaborative resolution of problems and conflicts with Service Providers

• Facilitate vendor training on applicable GEHC SOPs

• Perform initial contact and participate in the assessment and selection of qualified investigators for inclusion in clinical programs.

• Oversee performance of Pre-Selection, Initiation, Monitoring, and Closeout site visits.

•  Oversee negotiation and tracking of site budget according to financial agreement with each site

•  Oversee the tracking of subject enrollment at each trial site and provides management with reports of clinical activities, as requested

•  Ensure that clinical trial sites have adequate supplies to perform the trial

•  May supervise the work of less experienced study managers

•  Manage Clinical Study budget

•  Attend monthly Clinical Research Meeting to report on progress of their assigned study/ies

•  Participate in the development and review process of globalization and harmonization such as Standard Operating Procedures, guidelines, and forms.

•  Identify and communicate areas for improvement within local and global Clinical Research infrastructure at GEHC

• In collaboration with the project team, leads the proactive identification, assessment, and management of clinical study risks.

• Make sure daily operation of clinical study is in line with QA system and regulation, and ensures the project team maintains a continuous state of audit readiness.

• In collaboration with the Medical Director, identify study committee members (such as steering committee, publication committee), ensure contracts and charters in place and ongoing oversight and management is performed.

• Attend Competent Authority/Ethics Committee study review meetings as required.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited university or college with 3 at least 3 years' experience running clinical studies OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 6 years of experience.

• Excellent prior knowledge of all aspects of the clinical study process including planning, execution and reporting/publication of results.

• Must be willing to travel as required, for study team meetings, site visits, client presentations and other professional meetings/conferences as needed.

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and good presentation skills.

• Imaging studies experience.

• Well organized and structured, attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and systematically.

• Diplomatic, cooperative team worker.

• Proven ability to manage complex studies and/or multiple studies across different regions.

• Proven leadership skills.

We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership –always with unyielding integrity.

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

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Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening. 

For U.S. based positions only, the pay range for this position is $126,480.00-$189,720.00 Annual. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the pay range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including skills, qualifications, experience and location. In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). GE HealthCare offers a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities, life, disability, and accident insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Additional Information

GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Application Deadline: July 03, 2024 Apply