Clinical Operations Manager in Prague, Czech Republic

COVANCE is a leading global drug development services company and we provide support to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries.

You can make a difference by helping to deliver life-saving and life-enhancing medicines to people around the world. Our commitment to this mission has resulted in Covance’s impressive history of company stability and growth. We’ve achieved these results by fostering a work environment that encourages, develops and leverages our team’s capabilities. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring miracle of medicine to market sooner.

We are currently recruiting for a Clinical Operations Manager to join Covance Team in Prague. Successful applicants will be fluent ( oral and written) in both English and local language.

About the job:

• Responsible for recruitment and selection as per Covance process
• Responsible for the supervision of assigned direct reports
• Responsible for detailed performance review and management of assigned direct reports including: Annual Performance Management and Development (PMD), Individual Development Plan (IDP), Line of Sight Goals and “Shoves & Tugs”
• Responsible for appropriate management and resolution of performance issues
• Measure performance indicators for assigned staff within CoSource
• Identify individual training needs and assist in the conduct of training and development efforts, regionally
• Conduct on-site Accompanied Field Visit activities (Quality Control Visits) for CoSource staff
• Effectively communicate management strategies, policies and procedures in conjunction with leadership teams
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with client management teams to manage CoSource staff in a matrix environment
• Maintain good working relationships with internal and external clients to ensure opportunity for supporting additional new business

About you:

• University/college degree – life sciences preferred or certification in a related allied health profession from an appropriately accredited institution (e.g., nursing certification, medical or laboratory technology)
• Relevant clinical research experience in a pharmaceutical company or CRO - Individual is proficient with on site monitoring activities (including pre-study, initiation, routine monitoring and closeout visits)
• Thorough knowledge of drug development process
• Thorough knowledge of relevant SOPs, ICH, and GCP guidelines
• Relevant supervisory experience
• Minimum of 1 year as a Line Manager or Project Manager required
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions
• Proven interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to successfully participate as a member of a project team
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills

We offer:

Covance’s ongoing success offers team members unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.

At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

How to apply:

If you are interested in a Covance opportunity and would like to apply, please visit our website at covancecareers.com and look for the reference 56910BR.
You can also follow the link:

http://careers.covance.com/job-postings/56910BR/clinical-operations-manager

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