Senior Clinical Trial Manager

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

The Senior Clinical Trial Manager (CTM) plans and manages overall activities for assigned global clinical trial(s). This includes timelines, budgets, resources, investigational sites, vendors and key deliverables. This position ensures compliance with SOPs, regulatory requirements and ICH/GCP guidelines and aligns with company strategies and goals. The Senior CTM may lead other CTMs in the organization depending on the scope of the clinical trial.

Essential Functions

Plan and Conduct Clinical Trials

• Lead and manage cross-functional Clinical Trial Team to ensure all trial deliverables are met according to timelines, budget, quality standards and operational best practices.

• Work closely with the Clinical Science Experts and Clinical Scientist for the design of the clinical trials.

• Establish project milestones, budget and timelines for the study in partnership with the Clinical Trial Team and outsourcing manager.

• Manage clinical trial progress and ensure completeness of documentation and data collection in adherence with the project timelines.

• Proactively identify potential risks and develop & implement action plans to avoid or mitigate program risks.

• Contribute to the reporting of clinical studies and clinical documentation to regulatory submissions according to plan and in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, international standards and the company quality system throughout the development life cycle

• As applicable, provide oversight to Clinical Research Associates and Clinical Trial Administrators assigned to the clinical trial

Manage Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and Functional Service Providers (FSPs)

• Collaborate with Procurement to prepare clinical outsourcing specifications.

• Participate in the selection of the CRO or FSPs.

• Serve as the primary trial contact with the CRO and FSPs.

Quality and Process

• Ensure that all aspects of the trial are prepared for regulatory inspections at any time.

• Serve as member of the inspection readiness team in preparation of a regulatory inspection.

• Support the preparation for and conduct of investigational site and sponsor health authority inspections, as applicable.

• Contribute to and initiate trial and departmental process improvement initiatives.

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• University degree required in Life Sciences such as biology, pharmacology, nursing, or health sciences

• Progressive experience in clinical research/operations (at least 5 years)

• Experience from all parts of the clinical trial process, from protocol development to the compilation of study reports

• Experience as manager of clinical trials in major market(s) such as US, China

• Experience in supervising CROs.

• Excellent understanding of the drug development process, systemic drug and biologics experience preferred

• Excellent knowledge of international ICH/GCP guidelines, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP

• Excellent knowledge of relevant local regulations

• Fluent in English (written and oral)

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee may or may not be frequently/or occasionally required to:

• Stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; talk or hear; and taste or smell. 

• Climb stairs or ride elevators. 

• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

• Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

• Manipulate keyboard or otherwise access computer, telephone and