Clinical Team Lead II

Join us in redefining what it means to work for a CRO. When you work at Rho, it's more than just a job—you become part of the Rho Factor. We're a proud bunch of science nerds who love tackling big challenges together. Here, curiosity is encouraged, fresh approaches are welcome, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

You’ll have the opportunity to experience a thriving company with real stability - financial, workforce, and corporate, which has created a safe environment to innovate and develop over a long and rewarding career.

This is a permanent role to work remotely, with the expectation of occasional travel for site visits and client meetings. The Clinical Team Lead II will independently manage and maintain ownership of the clinical operations portion of assigned projects. The Clinical Team Lead II will be the primary point of contact to Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) and other Functional Leads for project and clinical-related issues. This position will be responsible for providing direction to and training CRAs assigned to those projects to ensure compliance and adherence with Protocol, Clinical Monitoring Plan and project specific requirements, ICH GCP guidelines and country specific regulations. In addition, the Clinical Team Lead II is responsible for the oversight of all clinical operational aspects related to the planning and oversight of CRA and site performance and metrics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical operations function for projects of moderate to high complexity and scope and/or provide support to Senior Clinical Team Lead on larger, more complex projects or programs.
• Proactively drive project success, by collaborating with cross-functional study leads to develop and implement operational strategies.
• Responsible for identification and mitigation of clinical risks, and contributing to the quality risk management process.
• Conduct in-depth reviews of study protocols and related materials to ensure clarity, compliance, and alignment with research objectives.
• Develop and maintain study-specific clinical operations timelines, performance metrics, and tracking tools.
• Proactively manage study-specific CRA resourcing strategy, and update resourcing projections based on actual observed effort, where necessary.
• May manage projects of limited complexity and scope in a dual CTL/PL role.
• Develop and implement clinical management and monitoring tools and plans (e.g., Clinical Monitoring Plan, Protocol Deviation Plan, Investigator Site File, Site Operations Manual).
• Accountable for clinical operational aspects related to the planning and oversight of site performance and metrics in accordance with departmental productivity expectations.
• Support PL on the creation, organization, and maintenance of the Trial Master File (TMF) to ensure comprehensive and timely documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Create and conduct training sessions for CRAs and site staff including investigator meetings and clinical team trainings.
• Collaborate with the Study Start Up Lead to drive the study start up process by tracking and reporting progress and reviewing data, ensuring that site selection and study supplies align with study expectations, while activating sites per established timelines.
• Oversee and support site feasibility and site selection process in alignment with the study plan.
• Provide status updates to project management and sponsors while promoting the use of project dashboards to enhance study status communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate and lead both internal and external meetings, including CRA meetings, to promote effective communication and collaboration.
• Work effectively with site staff, as needed, serving as an escalation point for CRAs to address and resolve issues as they arise.
• Manage clinical site communication and documentation of decisions, including managing mass correspondence to sites regarding study updates.
• Review site visit reports and ensure finalization is within contractual timeline.
• Review protocol deviations for accuracy, completeness, and ensure all deviations are properly documented.
• Facilitate the review process for Medical Monitor and sponsor to assess protocol deviations.
• May assist Project Managers with project management tasks as assigned.
• Support the management and development of In-house CRAs and CRAs.
• May support the mentorship and development of junior level CTLs.
• May support business development and the Request for Proposal process, leading the development of proposal materials and participation in Bid Defense Meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a life science, nursing, pharmacy or related field (4 additional years of relevant experience could be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree).
• 6 years of clinical research experience within the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry.
• At least 2 years of experience leading the clinical operations function within clinical trials.
• At least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience.
• Proven leadership capabilities with experience in leading teams within a CRO or pharmaceutical setting.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements, as well as familiarity with clinical trial processes and documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build relationships with clients and teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to drive decisions and lead initiatives.
• Experience using clinical trial management software and EDC systems.

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