Clinical Project Manager

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Position Snapshot:
Nestlé Research Center, Vers-chez-Les
- Blanc, Lausanne, Switzerland
Permanent contract
Activity rate 100%
University degree level or equivalent in related scientific field
Fluent in English, other European languages will be considered an asset

Position Summary:
Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Material Sciences; Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences and Agricultural Sciences. Please have a tour of our facilities using this link or read more about Nestlé Research at our website.
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Embedded in Nestlé Research, the Clinical Research Unit is the corporate center for the development, execution and analysis of Nestlé clinical research worldwide. The evidence from well-designed and flawlessly executed clinical trials allows us to credibly communicate on the health benefits of our products or to gain knowledge that drives discovery and innovation.

To strengthen the Clinical Research Unit Team, we are seeking a Clinical Project Manager.

Demonstrating result focus and strong initiative, you will be fully accountable for all operational and strategic aspects of study conduct, for the flawless, efficient and smooth execution of the Clinical Trials while complying with internal Standard Operating Procedures, applicable laws and ICH Good Clinical Practice.

A day in a life of a Clinical Project Manager:

• Provides critical reviews and operational input for development of clinical substantiation and protocol outline during study set up
• Provides realistic timelines, states practical and valid operational models
• Provides strategic and tactical guidance in risk management taking into account the business interests
• Identification of project and clinical trial risks, creation of contingency/mitigation plans and solution implementation
• Assesses & pronounces on investigational site(s) & staff's suitability to conduct the protocol. Secures stakeholders agreement with the assessment outcomes. Select, manage and coordinate external vendors, such as Clinical Research Organization (CROs) and central laboratories
• Manage operational aspects of the clinical study. Ensures the delivery of the study according to ICH GCP and Clinical Research Unit quality standards. Take daily decisions in the best interest of the business
• Proven experience in preparing and/or reviewing essential trial documents, maintenance of Trial Master Files and managing Regulatory/Ethical Committee submission process
• Budget management and reporting to concerned Strategic Business Unit or business Project Manager.
• Co-ordination of investigational product preparation, logistics and management of supply throughout trial as well as management of biological sample logistics
• Contributes to the strategy of the Clinical Project Management Group by identifying areas of improvement for increasing efficiency innovations

What will make you successful:

• University degree level or equivalent in related scientific field
• At least 5-8 years clinical project management experience in Food/Pharma/CRO industry or in an academic setting
• Proven experience in leading & coordinating the activities of cross-functional operational teams
• Experience of working with clinical sites to execute protocols
• Experience of managing multi-sites, international clinical studies (including vendor and clinical site selection, oversight and management; budget and contracts management)
• Experience in risk management
• Excellent communication skills, ability to convince, negotiate with and manage the expectations of key clinical trial stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving attitude and a creative mindset
• Team player
• Willingness to travel according to business needs (10-20%)
• Fluent in English, other European languages will be considered an asset

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