Senior Manager Clinical Study Lead

Senior Clinical Study Lead (CSL) Clinical Experimental Sciences Operations (CES Ops)The Senior Clinical Study Lead (CSL) Clinical Experimental Sciences Operations (CES Ops) is accountable for the execution of assigned clinical studies/research collaborations from study design, through execution, to study close out. Additionally, there are responsibilities for initiation, oversight and completion of CES Ops continuous improvement and Strategic Imperatives workstreams. The Sr. CSL is accountable for oversight of the contract and budget execution, study timelines, study budget management, and ensuring study conduct is in accordance with, Regeneron Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), CES Ops Business Practice Tool processes and ICH/GCP, as applicable. The CES Ops portfolio is dynamic in nature; study types include, but are not limited to, less complex data transfer agreements, retrospective sample/data acquisition studies to more complex prospective studies including sample/data acquisition, biomarker/technology/method validation, genotypic/phenotypic call back studies, and challenge/screening studies. This role will interface heavily with Basic Research/Discovery as well as with clinical site staff, predominately at academic institutions. In rare instances the more complex studies may require out-sourcing to Clinical Research Organizations (CROs); the balance of direct leadership versus oversight will vary accordingly. Contributes and drives ongoing process improvement initiatives. This role may be responsible for direct line management.A typical day in this role looks like:Leads the cross-functional study team responsible for clinical study/research collaboration delivery and is the primary point of contact of leadership and oversight (as required) for the assigned studyProvides operational input into research plan and/or study protocol developmentEnsures development of study specific documentation such as samples management plans and data management plans are completed on time and in accordance with the study protocol.Oversees set-up and maintenance of study systems which may include Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), Trial Master File (TMF), study SharePoint etc.Identifies outsourcing needs of the study and leads and oversees engagement, contracting and management of required vendors, if appropriateProvides input into baseline timeline development and managementProvides input into baseline budget development and management, facilitates internal review of the study budget for assessment of Fair Market ValueEnsures accurate budget management and scope changes for internal and external studiesEscalates issues related to study conduct, quality, timelines or budget to Program Operations Leader (POL) and other stakeholders and develops and implements appropriate actions to address issuesOversees the execution of the clinical study against planned timelines, deliverables and budgetOversees and ensures the CROs and Third Party Vendors are in alignment and are delivering per the scope of workManages and oversees study close-out activitiesEnsures End of Study Summary is delivered and properly archivedFacilitates and contributes to study level lessons learnedAssigns tasks to Clinical Study Management staff and supports their deliverablesRecommends and participates in cross-functional and departmental process improvement initiativesResponsible for identification of innovative approaches to clinical study execution including global considerations and continuous improvement departmental processes and proceduresWorks with Therapeutic Focus Area groups within Basic Research/DiscoveryWorks closely with clinical site staff, predominantly at academic institutionsExpected to maintain higher volume and/or greater complexity studiesExpected to communicate learnings, best practices and relevant information to other study leads at all levels, ensures consistency and internal alignment across staffMay be responsible for direct supervision of CTM staff. Line management responsibilities include work assignments, performance management, staff recruitment, professional development, coaching, mentoring, ongoing training and compliance, and study support/oversightIn order to be considered qualified for this role, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant clinical experience is required.Salary Range (annually): $150,500.00 - $245,500.00