Manager, Investigator Intelligence and Site Selection

Job Category: Biotech/R&D/Science Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff) Location: Durham, NC 27713           Job Description: PAREXEL International Corporation is a leading global bio/pharmaceutical services organization, providing a broad range of knowledge-based contract research, medical marketing and consulting services to the worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Committed to providing solutions that expedite time-to-market and peak-market penetration, PAREXEL has developed significant expertise across the development and commercialization continuum, from drug development and regulatory consulting to clinical pharmacology, clinical trials management, medical education and reimbursement. Headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts, PAREXEL operates in 55 locations throughout 43 countries around the world, and has over 6,315 employees. For more information about PAREXEL International visit www.PAREXEL.com Essential FunctionProvide overall supervision and line management to IISS team and function as a Team Lead on billable project work. RelationshipsReports To: Director Directly Supervises: IISS Specialists, IISS Associates, Data Administrators, and Data Assistants.Works Closely with: IISS Strategists, IISS Database Manager, Feasibility, SSU, and PRSG Managers, Project Managers, Clinical Leads.External Relationships: Sponsors, Site Management Organizations, Site StaffKey Accountabilities' Recruit and retain IISS staff' Manage the performance, development and growth of IISS team' Ensure direct reports meet and aim to exceed their personal goals and objectives by developing appropriate orientation/induction, performance review and development plans for all direct reports.' Train and provide direction to staff. ' Complete the formal review processes (e.g. performance and salary reviews) to Corporate standards and timescales' Appropriately reward and recognize team members' Review staff work for quality, including project tracking and adherence to SOPs and guidelines.' Maintain team metrics and work to continually improve the site identification and selection process.' Assign staff appropriately to projects and maintain resource tracking. Maintain an agreed upon level of productivity/billability and staff turnover.' Maintain a positive, results-oriented work environment, building partnerships and modeling teamwork, communicating to the staff in an open, balanced and objective manner' Oversee and coordinate site identification and recruitment activities with internal and external customers' Serve as an ongoing liaison with project team, sponsor and management regarding the site identification and prequalification process' Act as an IISS Team Lead on billable projects' Oversee IISS team project status reporting and ensure proper execution of site recruitment, as appropriate. ' Manage issue escalation as necessary.' Quantify and document project out of scope work.' Maintain a working knowledge of, and assure compliance with, applicable ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices, and PAREXEL WSOPs.' Participate in Clinical Operations meetings and training initiatives, project team meetings, and maintain relationships with other departments, clients. Education: 4-year college degree or relevant clinical or business equivalent. Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years work experience, two of which have been involved in site selection, study start-up work, and/or clinical site monitoring.Skills' Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate direct reports.' Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communications which requires the accurate perception of speech' Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with enthusiasm and prioritize workload with attention to detail.' Willingness to work in a matrix environment and to value the importance of teamwork.' Ability to role model behaviors and ethics in line with PAREXEL Mission, Vision and Values.' Client focused approach to work.' A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.' Ability to understand and maintain client confidentiality' Comprehensive knowledge of relevant software: Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Database RESPOND HERE! Respond immediately by accessing the following dedicated online response form which will allow you to cut and paste your resume. This form will go directly and immediately to the hiring authority for this position. Access the online response form at: http://sh.webhire.com/servlet/resp/rf?jobid=2203682&boardid=749