Senior Manager overseeing Phase 3 clinical trials at Xenon Pharmaceuticals, a neuroscience biopharmaceutical company.
Leading vendors, sites, budgets, timelines, risk mitigation, and cross-functional trial execution.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical trial management leadership for multiple Phase 3 clinical trials across therapeutic areas
Collaborate with cross-functional team members to develop integrated clinical trial plans and documents
Develop, propose, review, and manage plans for assigned studies and activities
Lead RFP preparation, proposal evaluation, and CRO and clinical service provider selection and contracting
Manage contracted service providers against contract deliverables
Lead selection of qualified investigators and study sites
Review and oversee study budgets and invoices
Develop and manage study timelines and metrics
Conduct risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and contingency planning
Communicate with internal and external teams to identify and resolve challenges and risks
Coordinate, write, review, and finalize clinical trial protocols, consent forms, case report forms, study plans, safety reviews, and regulatory documents
Train and mentor new staff and support peer mentorship
Share and implement trial conduct best practices and lessons learned
Oversee adherence to regulations, guidelines, protocols, and clinical practice standards
Participate in developing and updating standard operating procedures
Act in accordance with company policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and/or another healthcare designation such as RN
Minimum 5–8 years of clinical project/study management experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or CRO settings
Proven experience overseeing and rolling out Phase 3 studies in related therapeutic areas
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through the full clinical study life cycle
Strong vendor management skills, including CRO management and outsourced work
Understanding of all phases of drug development and interdependencies among Clinical, CMC, nonclinical/toxicology, Regulatory Affairs, and other functions
Specific Phase 3 clinical trial experience
Ability to work across teams and manage conflicting priorities
Ability to manage and deliver critical clinical trial milestones on time and within budget
Strong knowledge of ICH/GCP and U.S. and Canadian regulatory environments
Comprehensive understanding of clinical trial regulations across multiple jurisdictions
Previous CTA and IND submission experience preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and collaborative relationship-building skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize duties, manage multiple matters from start to finish with minimal supervision, lead change, and make independent decisions
Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive materials with complete discretion
Ability and willingness to travel 5–10% internationally and domestically
Benefits
Base salary
Target bonus
Stock options
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Travel insurance
Retirement savings programs with company matching contributions
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