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Study Manager ILabcorp is seeking a
Study manager I to join our I&I team in
Shanghai, China.Job Responsibilities:- The Study Manager ensures that the studies are carried out to the required standards and approves the study data.
- The Study Manager will be responsible for the management of analytical studies/phases of studies in the capacity of a Study Director, Principal Investigator, or Responsible Scientist.
- The Study Manager is the single point of study control and has overall responsibility for the scientific, technical and regulatory conduct of studies allocated to him/her as well as for the interpretation, documentation and reporting of results.
- Close and regular liaison with the client is of primary importance.
Essential Job Duties- These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.
General Job Responsibilities- Has overall responsibility for the technical conduct of assigned studies. Monitors and maintains compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, regulatory guidelines, and study-specific protocols.
- Monitors progress and status of assigned studies. Ensure that all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses, are accurately recorded and verified.
- Develops protocols and ensures that the protocol, including any changes, is approved and is in compliance with the appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines.
- To be responsible for on time delivery targets (protocols, results, reports).
- Work with SMEs to troubleshoot assays
Regulatory- Have in-depth and up to date knowledge of national and international GLP/GCP regulations and their application to the work area, SD roles and responsibilities, and organization of multi-site studies.
- Addresses quality assurance audits relating to studies and participate in client discussions on report issues. Ensures all document/data clarifications are completed within specified timelines.
Training/mentoring/leadership- Develop teamwork with study team, business development, QA and other departments within the business
- Support and encourage the development of team members
- Liaise with other collaborating departments to facilitate effective conduct of projects.
- May conduct scientific peer review for protocols and reports and provide training for other study managers
Process Improvement- To evaluate existing departmental procedures and systems and participate in process improvements
Understanding of I&I assays- Have in-depth knowledge of relevant assays; and be able to advise internal/external clients on standard method validation and standalone study designs
- Maintains familiarity with routine study procedures/analysis methods and becomes familiar with specialized study procedures/analysis methods.
- To remain current with assay capabilities within I&I.
Client facing roles- Actively participates in client visits and activities
- Assists in assessing client interest and technical feasibility of new immunotoxicology assays.
- Proactively manage client and study changes to meet timelines and ensure all additional costs are captured (work scopes) communicates changes with study team and management
New assays/feasibility work- Participates in the planning and designing of new techniques and leads method validation and standalone studies. Ensures that method development/validation and standalone activities are properly documented and conducted in accordance with SOPs and Good Scientific Practice.
- Stays current on new and emerging technologies and discoveries and provides input on new assays being developed.
Misc. items- Make effective use of CMS for scheduling and all resources (people, equipment and materials)
- Ensure that all studies are archived according to current SOP
- Actively collaborate globally across I&I for successful planning and execution of the role.
- To ensure that their line manager and study director are kept fully updated on the technical and financial progress of their developments and validations.
- To undertake other duties and responsibilities as may be allocated from time to time by the line manager.
Health and safety- Knowledge and practice of Health and Safety, including, personal protective equipment and COSHH (COSHH: UK based employees only).
Principal Contacts and Scope of Communications- *Internal: Other I&I personnel globally. ED scientific, operational and administrative personnel. All personnel associated with the smooth running of studies.
- *External: All clients and representatives. External QA personnel. Regulatory inspectorate personnel. Vendors of equipment and consumable supplies.
Minimum Qualifications:- PhD degree in cell biology or immunology with related research or working experience
- Strong English writing and communication skills.
- Deep knowledge in flow cytometry analysis, cell-based assay, multiplex cytokine analysis, ELISA and dd-PCR/digital PCR etc.
Preferred Qualifications:- Skilled in conducting experiments, compiling data and organizing document according to FDA, EMA and NMPA regulatory requirements.
- Experience of client management and technical expertise in the relevant business line will have been gained prior to this role.
- The job holder will have developed skills and competencies in the basic study types.
- Strong experience in resolving complex and non-routine technical challenges, including assay instability, matrix effects, or instrumentation issues.
Additional Job Standards:- Experience in training, mentoring, or onboarding junior staff in laboratory techniques and troubleshooting.
- To help foster a high professional standard and encourage good staff relationships.
- To be conscientious, disciplined, flexible and adaptable, having a sense of responsibility and to ensure that work is performed accurately and precisely and in a timely manner.
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