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Precision Medicine Group

<div><p>Precision for Medicine is hiring an experienced Start Up Lead based in Turkey to join our team.</p>
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Position Summary:</b><br>
The Start Up (SU) Lead is an expert in global site start-up activities and is accountable for the execution of the site start-up strategy and planning, including the management and coordination activities such as Core/Site document collection and approval, ICF customization and approval, IRB/EC and CA/ MoH submissions and delivery of quality IMP release packages. Will act as Subject Matter Expert for questions by other in-country members (SUSs, CRAs, CSSs or others) supporting site start-up activities, Trainer for less-experienced staff on site start-up activities and may be identified as Owner of country specific tools and guidance documents to increase knowledge share of country specific site start-up activities.</p><p><br>
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Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
</b></p><ul><li>Manage the site start up process through development of an activation readiness strategy to enable oversight of site start up delivery.</li><li>Coordinate, develop and present critical path planning including IRB/EC &amp; CA/ MoH Strategy, ICF Customization, Risk Mitigations, IMP Release Requirements and Contract Execution.</li><li>Collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to secure input for milestone planning, and alignment of operational goals to ensure timely delivery of site start up activities to allow on time activation.</li><li>Participate in client meetings to establish client expectations for delivery, communication, risk mitigation strategy, status reporting, and metrics related to site start up.</li><li>Partner closely with Functional Leaders and Site Start up Specialists to proactively identify any risks to delivery and develop and execute mitigations to remove risks to timelines.</li><li>Provide oversight to ensure accuracy and completeness of agreed tracking and systems are maintained in real time to allow analysis of progress metrics against targets/timelines at study, country, and site levels.</li><li>Responsible to co-ordinate translations for documents required for submissions.</li><li>Maintain communication with other key functions participating to country start up i.e., Feasibility, Clinical Operations, Project Management, Regulatory and Site Contracts management group on project specific status and deliverables.</li><li>Act as SME for collection and maintenance of site level critical path to IMP Release data points such as local IRB/Ethics Committee (EC) timelines, other required reviews to secure activation, site contracts and budget negotiation requirements that may be in place as well as other start up requirements for assigned country.</li><li>If needed, directly support country or site level activities start up activities.</li><li>Support development of country specific Country Start-up summary and process flow identifying timelines, risks, and success factors.</li><li>Support development and facilitation of training sessions to expand Country Start-up knowledge and act as Subject Matter Expert for queries.</li><li>Mentor staff on local study start-up regulations, submissions, internal procedures and SSDL.</li><li>Interact with clients in proposal activities, including slide development and client presentation as required.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned by management.</li></ul><br>
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Qualifications:</b>
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Minimum Required:</b><br>
<ul><li>Bachelors degree in life sciences or related field, or Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.</li><li>Experience in start up from either a CRO or pharmaceutical/biotech industry.</li><li>2 years or more experience in project milestone management, managing resources, budgets and coordinating team activities.</li></ul></div>
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Other Required:</b><br>
<ul><li>Demonstrated leadership experience in driving cross-functional activities</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.</li><li>Experience using computerized information systems, electronic spreadsheets, word processing and electronic mail required.</li><li>Fluency in English and for non-English speaking countries the local language of country where position based.</li><li>Experience using milestone tracking tools/systems</li></ul></div><div><br>
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Preferred:</b><br>
<ul><li>Advanced degree in life sciences or related field</li></ul></div>
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Competencies:</b><br>
<ul><li>Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ability to follow task-specific procedures, be attentive to detail and place importance on accuracy of information.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to effectively interact with project team(s) and effectively communicate in English and the local language of the country where located.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency to match the pace.</li><li>Must demonstrate excellent computer skills.</li><li>Excellent time management and prioritization skills to ensure deadlines are met.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required.</li></ul></div><br>
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Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</p>
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If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.</p>
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It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.</p></div></div>

Start up Lead

<div><p>Precision for Medicine is a Clinical Research Organization. Precision's uniquely integrated offering enables the science of precision medicine by combining novel clinical trial designs, industry-leading operational and medical experts, advanced biomarker and data analytics solutions, and an unequivocal real passion for rare diseases and oncology, in addition to working across other therapeutic areas.</p>
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As our company continues we grow we are seeking a Principal Regulatory and Start Up Specialist to join our growing team.</p>
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Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:</p>
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Responsible for delivery, in terms of timeliness and quality, of site activation readiness within the assigned country/sites and foreseeing and mitigating any risks.<br>
<ul><li>Responsible for driving country level submissions and site activation processes by coordinating activities when multiple RSSs are assigned within the country.</li><li>Preparation of Clinical Trial Application Forms as well as preparation of submission dossier (initial and amendments/notifications) for submission to CA, EC and other applicable local bodies according to local requirements and within required timelines to obtain all necessary authorizations/approvals for the conduct of the Clinical Trial according to international and local/national applicable regulations, company SOPs and principles of ICH-GCP.</li><li>Interaction with CA/EC for study purposes and handling responses to the CA/EC.</li><li>Providing regular updates about CA and EC submissions to the Start Up Lead and/or Regulatory Lead assigned to the study and to Project Manager/Project Team as relevant.</li><li>Maintenance of project plans, project trackers and regulatory intelligence tools as it pertains to assigned responsibilities and to keep Regulatory Leadership updated.</li><li>Preparation/Support the development of study specific start-up plans, IMP release requirements and essential document review criteria.</li><li>Partner with the assigned site CRA to ensure alignment in communication and secure site collaboration.</li><li>Prepare, review and manage collection of essential documents required for site activation/IMP release.</li><li>Customize country/site specific Patient Information Sheet and Informed Consent Forms.</li><li>Responsible for/facilitates the translation and co-ordination of translations for documents required for submission.</li><li>Maintain communication with other key functions participating to country start up i.e., Feasibility, Clinical Operations, Project Management, Regulatory, and Site Contracts management group on project specific status and deliverables.</li><li>Act as SME for collection and maintenance of site level critical path to Site Activation data points, including but not limited to Competent Authority, local IRB/Ethics Committee (EC) timelines, site contracts and budget negotiation requirements and other required reviews to secure on time site activation for the assigned sites in the country.</li><li>When required, participate/support the negotiation of study budgets and the execution of investigator contracts under directions of Site Contract Management department/designee department.</li><li>Keep an updated knowledge of the local clinical trial laws, regulations and help distributing this knowledge within PfM to ensure the conduct of Clinical Trials according to international</li></ul>
and local/national applicable regulations.<br>
<ul><li>Maintain audit/inspection readiness at all times and file documents as per TMF plan and/ or study specific plans in the relevant TMF</li><li>May support the clinical team performing Pre-Study Site Visits.</li><li>May participate/support feasibility group in site outreach to assess potential interest of investigators to a potential study.</li><li>Will support development of country specific Country Start-up summary and process flow identifying timelines, risks, and success factors.</li><li>Will support development of training sessions to expand Country Start-up knowledge and act as Subject Matter Expert for queries.</li><li>Will mentor staff on local country regulations, submissions and internal procedures, as well as on PFM SSU specific guidance and tools.</li><li>Can assume ownership of departmental process improvements / initiatives, including finalization, roll out and periodic reviews.</li><li>May interact with clients to provide activation readiness status updates, request documents or document review, and participate in proposal activities, including slide development and client presentation as required.</li><li>May act up in the role of Start Up Lead to drive site start up activities to meet activation timelines on smaller or single country studies or by acting as a regional Start Up Lead on larger global studies under the direction of the global Start Up Lead.</li><li>May interact with clients during KOMs, including slide development and client presentation,as required.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Qualifications:<br>
Minimum Required:<br>
<ul><li>Bachelors' degree in life sciences or related field (ideally in a scientific or healthcare discipline), or Registered Nurse (RN) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.</li><li>5 years or more as a Regulatory or SU specialist in either a CRO or pharmaceutical/ biotech industry or equivalent, relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies.</li></ul></div><div><br>
Other Required:<br>
<ul><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential.</li><li>Experience using computerized information systems, electronic spreadsheets, word processing and electronic mail required.</li><li>Fluency in English and Turkish.</li><li>Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience in driving cross-functional activities, coordination and oversight of a team.</li></ul></div>
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Preferred:<br>
<ul><li>Must have relevant regulatory and site start-up (feasibility, contract negotiations, CA/EC/IRB submissions) experience for the particular country. Experience in country set up would be highly beneficial.</li><li>Must have experience using milestone tracking tools/systems.</li><li>Must be able to assist junior SU specialists in problem resolution.</li><li>Advanced degree in medical or life sciences (MD, PhD, PharmD)/RAC certification/Masters in Regulatory Science Competencies</li><li>Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Ability to follow task-specific procedures, be attentive to detail and place importance on accuracy of information.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency to match the pace.</li><li>Must demonstrate excellent computer skills.</li><li>Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, both written and spoken,</li></ul>
with an ability to inform, influence, convince, and persuade.<br>
<ul><li>Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required</li></ul></div>
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We invite you to learn more about our growing organization serving our clients that are researching ground breaking cancer therapies. We strive to ensure employees feel appreciated for the contributions they make every single day. You will provide input and have your ideas valued and nurtured, impacting positive change for the company.</p><p></p><div><p><br>
Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.</p>
<p>
Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</p>
<p>
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.</p>
<p>
It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.</p></div></div>

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