[Hiring] Clinical Team Lead @Rho Inc

Role Description

Join us in redefining what it means to work for a CRO. When you work at Rho, it’s more than just a job—you become part of the Rho Factor. We’re a proud bunch of science nerds who love tackling big challenges together. Here, curiosity is encouraged, fresh approaches are welcome, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

We are currently hiring a Clinical Team Lead to join our team! As Clinical Team Lead II, you are integral in driving clinical research project success. You will have the opportunity to independently manage and maintain ownership of the clinical operations portion of assigned projects. You’ll provide direction to and training CRAs assigned to those projects.

In addition, you will oversee all operational aspects related to the planning and oversight of CRA and site performance as well as ensuring that sites and CRAs operate in compliance with study protocols, ICH/GCP guidelines, and Federal Regulations.

This role can be remote anywhere in the US.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Proactively drive project success, including working closely with cross-functional study leadership to develop and implement operational strategies
• Identify and mitigate clinical risks, as well as contribute to the development of the quality risk management plan
• Provide skilled review of study protocols and other study materials (e.g. CRF)
• Develop and manage clinical operations timelines, metrics, resourcing, budget and activities
• Develop monitoring tools and plans
• Accountable for operational aspects of planning and oversight of site performance in accordance with departmental productivity expectations
• Create and conduct training sessions including investigator meetings, conferences, and team trainings
• Determine and drive the study start-up process (track and report progress, review data), ensuring that all sites are selected and supplies provided in accordance with study expectations
• Provide status updates to project management and sponsors
• Lead regular clinical team teleconferences
• Work effectively with Site staff, as needed, serving as an escalation point for CRAs as issues arise
• Manage clinical Site communication and documentation of decisions, including mass correspondence to sites regarding study updates
• Participate in the RFP process, including internal and external business development meetings
• Review monitoring visit reports and ensure finalization is within contractual timeline
• May assist Project Managers with project management tasks as assigned
• Support the management and development of In-house CRAs and CRAs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of clinical research experience within the CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industry
• 1-2 years of experience leading the clinical operations function within clinical trials
• At least 2 years of on-site monitoring experience; preferred therapeutic experience in Neurology and Pain
• BA/BS, preferably in a life science, nursing, pharmacy or related field

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of medical/therapeutic area knowledge and medical terminology
• Strong Communicator: Demonstrate written, verbal and presentation skills to help showcase the successes of your work and Rho’s
• Committed to Quality: Attention to detail, a deep understanding of high-quality scientific standards, and an ability to care about every outcome
• High-Character: Contribute to a collaborative culture with honesty and integrity
• Critical Thinker: Evaluate situations and opportunities objectively and craft novel, practical solutions
• Agile and Adaptable: Ability to change quickly and manage risks by planning and learning from both failures and successes
• Ability to travel, as needed, possibly up to 25%

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, HSA, FSA, EAP, life & disability insurance and 401(k)
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave and bereavement leave
• Encouragement of work-life balance

Company Description

As required by pay transparency laws in some states, Rho provides the range of starting compensation (annual salary or hourly rate) it reasonably expects to pay for a given role. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to role responsibilities and location as well as candidate skill set and level of experience. The range of starting pay for this role is $130,000-$150,000 per year.

EOE. Veterans/Disabled