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Position Summary
Nestlé Research is based in Lausanne, Switzerland, employs approximately 1000 people and is comprised of five Nestlé Institutes: Food Sciences, Health Sciences, Food Safety & Analytical Sciences, Packaging Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences.
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 the 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
* 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 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
* Demonstrated experience in preparing 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 a: Clinical Research Organization/ Food/Pharma Industry or in an academic setting
* Demonstrated 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
* Willingness to travel according to business needs (10-20%)
* Fluent in English, other European languages will be considered an asset
At Nestlé, we want to help shape a better and healthier world, inspire people to live healthier lives and deliver impact at a scale and pace that makes a difference. We do this by fostering a diverse, friendly, supportive, and collaborative environment, that creates positive disruption, embraces innovation, and empowers people and teams to win.
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About the company
Nestlé SA is a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate corporation headquartered in Vevey, Vaud, Switzerland.
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