Purpose of the positionResponsiblitiesS/he will be responsible for the management in the coordination, support, and documentation of the clinical trial phases of the product development, guaranteeingThe Clinical Project Manager is responsible for overall management of the clinical trial, S/he will play an important role in the development of new drugs and treatments for neglected diseases. S/he act as a team coordinator for the clinical team trials.
The respect of rights, safety, and protection of the persons participating in the clinical trial
The respect of the applicable regulations and recommendations, and of the Clinical Trial Protocol
Accuracy, completeness, and consistency of the data collected.
Implementing the clinical trial according to the agreed timelines, quality, and budget.
Specific job responsibilitiesMeetings and documentation/contract management (set-up phase)
In the set-up phase, set-up the kick-off internal meetings and regular trial team meetings
Develop on time key documentation (Protocol Synopsis, ICF, protocol, Trial Risk Management Plan, Medical Monitoring Plan, Trial Monitoring plan, Data Management Plan, Statistical Analysis Plan, etc.)
Draft the Request for Proposal (RFP) with the procurement representative, for trial specify information
Attend the pre-selection or bid-defense meeting, and make the final decision, jointly with their Direct Manager (on the vendor selection)
Review contractual documents and ensure that the clinical trial activities are performed according to these documents signed with the vendor and ether possible partners
Set-up of the trial specific and electronic Trial Master File (eTMF) at the beginning of the trial and organize the eTMF in accordance with the TMF Table of Content
Be accountable and responsible for tracking and reporting the timelines and progress of clinical stud(ies) in the assigned system
Ensure the appropriate safety management clinical trial teams as defined in the protocol, monitor plan and medical monitoring plan (if any) in compliance with the trial-specify safety management plan
DSMB: Data Safety Monitoring Board (set-up phase)
Evaluate the need or not for a DSMB (with the validation of the Direct Manager and the Medical Director), document the decision, and propose the DSMB chairperson and ether DSMB members
Support the Medical Manager to develop the DSMB operating procedure (detailed in the DSMB charter) ensuring proper DSMB development, signature, filing approval as defined in this SOP
Ensure submissions to Ethics Committees (EC)/Institutional Review Boards (IRB) or Regulatory Authorities (RA) of DSMB related information if required as per local regulations (DSMB charter)
Site selection (set-up phase)
Perform the evaluation of the potential site (investigator’s qualifications, trial site staff qualifications, facilities, resources) as per DNDi SOPs and define the requirements that the potential trial site must have for conducting a clinical trial
Review and approve the site Pre-Study Visit report and evaluate, based on the Pre-Study Visit report, the feasibility of running the trial at the site visited and agrees, in collaboration with the Direct Manager on the site selection
Monitoring (set-up phase)
Designate an author for the Monitoring Plan, determine content contributors, designate reviewers of the Monitoring Plan, update and approve the Monitoring Plan as required
Ensure that the appropriate members (e.g. Monitors) have been trained before the first Monitoring visit occurs.
Ensure collaborative support from Data Management, PV, and other functions as required, to develop the trial specify documentation needed for the trial, and inform the Procurement function, when applicable
Investigational product orders (set-up phase)
Forecast the needs for Investigational Products (IPs) in collaboration with Pharmaceutical Development unit, budget purchases, order trial supplies, and ensure that trial supplies are shipped in the appropriate conditions
Ensure IP labelling is done according to regulations in the country of the study
Ensure that trial supplies have been received and stored at site level in the appropriate conditions & stock management and that trial equipment maintenance is done at site level in a timely manner, according to manufacturer recommendations
Trial management (conduct phase)
Provide support to the Direct Manager with regards to overall trial management and maintain adequate document control for all trial documents
Inform proactively the Direct Manager on potential/existing significant non-compliance, delay on timelines, or deviation on current budget
Set-up regular meeting within the clinical trial team member and vendors
Perform and/or ensure vendors oversight (activities and deliverables) and properly documented for all the clinical activities outsourced
Review various reports (Site Initiation Visit report, Site Monitoring Visit Report, documents related to monitoring, site close-out visit report, etc.)
Conduct co-monitoring visit during trial conduct
Ensure local/regional tracking of compliance (directly or by delegation to Monitors) with local safety reporting requirements
Ensuing DSMB procedures are followed, including recommendations distributions and DSMB documentation filing as defined in this SOP
Develop and coordinate any protocol amendment and coordinate the implementation of the trial specific documentation
File the trial specific documentation in the eTMF and ensures that the Trial Deviation Log is properly maintained and up-to date, and reviews the eTMF completeness on a regular basis
Coordinate distribution of IPs, labelling, track the IPs, and ensure resupply and returns as well as destruction, while re-assessing needs an addressing potential quality incidents or complaints arising directly from the site
Document any non-implementation of a QD (new/updated QDs for ongoing trials, current QDs for new trials) in the appropriate form
Report Major and Critical deviations to the QA unit, perform an Investigation and Root Cause Analysis in case the significance of the deviation is confirmed by QA
Develop CAPAs for the deviation, oversee implementation of all CAPAs, and report completion of all CAPA and final close-out in an updated Deviation Report Form
Trial management (reporting phase)
Provide clinical trial closure letters by each RAs and ECs, and other bodies (as necessary) to the whole team
Organize the Clinical Study Reports (CSR) Kick-Off meeting, coordinate the CSR development process, including its appendices, draft, review, and approve the CSR, and file all the CSR reviews and approvals documentation on in the eTMF
Performe a full reconciliation with any external stakeholders (vendors/consultants, etc…) prior to archiving
Archiving of the eTMF following closure of a trial and submission of the final trial report
Compile and review TMF
Review, clean, and interpret clinical data
Additional/specific/projects Responsibilities
Drive clinical trials teams in a matrix environment
Achieve database lock of complex clinical trials
Coordinate the preparation and compilation of complex Clinical Study Report and appendices
Oversee and keep track of submissions of essential documents/reports to local IRBs/HAs and notifying the end of the trial
Contribute to the review and writing of publications.
Support the Head of Visceral Leishmaniasis team in developing reports to the Scientific Advisory Committee, regular bi-monthly reports, and other documents, as needed.
Reporting line
S/he reports to the Head of Visceral Leishmaniasis Project
Close working relationship with relevant members of the DNDi Africa regional office, Nairobi and DNDi global disease teams
Interactions
Work in coordination with visceral leishmaniasis team, based in Geneva, and in the regional offices; as well as with other transversal R&D units (Medical Affairs, Pharmaceutical Development, Translational Sciences)
Interact regularly with the partners involved in the programme, service providers/vendors, external stakeholders
Member of the Africa regional office Senior Management Team
Supervises Visceral Leishmaniasis Project Coordinators and Clinical Research Associates at Africa regional office
Job requirementsSkills and attributes
Very strong knowledge of drug development
Very strong knowledge of clinical research/development
Very strong knowledge of regulatory (GCP , GCLP)
Very strong knowledge of disease/academia knowledge
Very strong technical writing skills (procedures, protocols and reports)
Strong ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines
Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment and problem solving competencies
Strong communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual environments
Strong ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team
Well organized and structured
Strong analytical skills
Strong ability to provide high level support in project/programme delivery
Strong ability to manage medium/large projects
Strategic thinking and leadership abilities
Strong management, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Have autonomy for taking actions and decisions
Strong ability to interact with external stakeholders
Lead and motivate a small team for optimum performance, supervising junior staff
Experience
Minimum 6 years’ relevant experience in which at least 4 years at Senior role
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure
Experience of working in public and private sector is highly desirable
Education
Graduate degree in medical related field
Postgraduate/masters degree in relevant field a plus
Other Requirements
Regional travel up to 50%
