Start-Up, Manager, Canada, remote

Description Start-Up Manager, Canada, remote The Start-Up Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the successful and timely activation of clinical trial sites across multiple countries. This role leads all start-up activities, ensures regulatory compliance, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet study timelines and client expectations. The ideal candidate will bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and strong leadership to drive efficient and high-quality site activation. More specifically, the Start-Up, Manager

• Manage the end-to-end study start-up process, including site selection, regulatory submissions, site contracting and budgeting, and site activation.
• Define start-up strategy and timelines in collaboration with the Project Manager and cross-functional leads.
• Prepare and maintain a site activation plan, ensuring selected sites and countries optimize opportunities for successful study delivery.
• Proactively identify and communicate issues impacting delivery and providing proposed solutions.
• Monitor progress against these timelines and proactively address delays or risks.
• Oversee and coordinate each step of the start-up process to ensure activation goals are met.
• Serve as the primary liaison among all functions involved during the start-up period, ensuring effective cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Track and report start-up performance metrics, providing transparency and accountability.
• In partnership with PM, lead client-facing calls and serve as the main point of contact for start-up activities with both internal teams and Sponsors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or related field (Master's preferred).
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in clinical trial start-up, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage multi-country start-up activities and cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent project management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

In this position, you will be eligible for the following perks:

• Permanent full-time position
• Flexible schedule
• Vacation
• Home-based position
• Ongoing learning and development

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