Associate Director, Clinical Trial Diversity

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supports Clinical Trial Diversity leadership in delivering and maintaining the Clinical Trial Diversity objectives in their assigned areas of responsibility and contributing to the overall long-term vision, strategy and financial success of the business unit. This global role requires excellent interpersonal skills, project management skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks at the same time.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for resourcing assignments, utilization, and status updates for awarded studies, providing appropriate prioritization and escalation where required

• Maintains metrics to ensure accountability to budgets, timelines, and deliverables for Clinical Trial Diversity activities

• Supports the development and maintenance of relevant information libraries and communication materials.

• Assist with RFI/RFP development and queries from Sponsors, Business Development and project teams

• Collaborate with sponsor and study team in the creation of study-level diversity plans in lignment with the legislative and regulatory requirements and guidance.

o Develop and implement study-level diversity strategy based on disease epidemiology or population data

o Support the clinical study teams throughout the trial lifecycle

o Monitor enrollment and progress against diversity enrollment goals

o Conduct training and deliver presentations to educate internal project teams

o Provide oversight and serve as clinical trial diversity SME to study teams in support of study-level diversity strategy

• Support additional diversity initiatives as needed

Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• BA/BS in the life sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience and extensive progressive management experience preferably in worldwide clinical research, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company.

• Knowledge of current legislative and regulatory requirements and guidelines concerning clinical trial diversity and diversity plans.

• Knowledge of barriers to enrollment of underrepresented patient populations in clinical trial

• Experience working directly with research sites, preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database applications), email and internet

• Strong project management, presentation skills, interpersonal skills, as well as a team-oriented approach.

• Excellent verbal, written, communication and time management skills

• Ability to multitask under tight deadlines on several projects with specific and unique requirements, while providing attention to detail and high-quality work

• Ability to be flexible, adapt to change, work independently, as well as work as part of a team in a matrix environment

• Ability to travel up to 25%

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $97,000 to $170,000. At Syneos Health, it is not typical for a candidate to be hired near the minimum or max of the pay range. The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.