Clinical Operations Manager

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Do Something That Moves you

The COM 2 may be assigned work packages in areas of study start-up including submissions, contracting and budgeting, site management and study management on a local/regional level. Either one or a combination of these work packages may be allocated to the position holder according to expertise, skill set and capacity requirements in a flexible way. The COM 2 must acquire knowledge and adequate training for work packages assigned and become proficient in independently executing assigned responsibilities.

A work package is any combination of the individual responsibilities listed below. Work packages are not fixed, can be allocated per study, and distributed within the team. Allocation and distribution of responsibilities must adhere to Bayer's standard operating procedures, including any requirements for independent review and oversight.

Major Responsibilities

STUDY MANAGEMENT

• Lead and oversee all operational aspects of site management on a local, regional or study level from protocol feasibility to study archive.
• Serve as the representative for local site management on the core study team.
• Contribute to the development of the protocol, study overview, monitoring strategy and Risk Based Quality Management with regards to monitoring and operational aspects.
• Responsible and accountable for developing the monitoring plan and the study-specific training plan.
• Key contributor in the development of recruitment and retention strategies and tools locally.
• Act as key study contact for assigned country/ies. Responsible for overall deliverables regarding timelines, budget, and quality in assigned country/ies.
• Ensure participating country commitment aligns with study commitments.
• Provide the information required to effectively monitor and manage study activities, ensuring all relevant IT systems are updated with precise and current data.
• Oversee monitoring activities and ensure sponsor oversight through monitoring report review and co-monitoring visits.

SITE MANAGEMENT

• Act as primary contact for investigational sites.
• Verify site qualification, ensure the Investigator, and site staff meet all aspects of study delivery and commitments from site selection through close out.
• Train the Investigator and site staff on study protocol, relevant systems and operational aspects of study conduct.
• Monitor trial conduct in compliance with the study protocol, ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements on time and quality. Ensure completeness of the Investigator Site File.
• Prepare and conduct onsite and/or remote monitoring activities according to monitoring plan, including complete reporting and follow up.

CLINICAL CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

• Cultivate and sustain customer relations with clinical trial sites, ensure effective communication, drive fit for purpose processes and work towards enhancing overall site satisfaction and engagement.
• Establish and develop strong professional relationships with clinical investigators to expand/ maintain clinical research partnership opportunities.
• Cross functional collaboration to ensure alignment of priorities and deliver the portfolio.
• Influence and challenge internal and external factors to improve clinical research delivery.

STUDY START-UP

• Lead study start-up activities in collaboration with local team.
• Provide input on site activation strategy.
• Collect and perform quality review of essential documents on country level such as IRB/IEC approvals, financial disclosure, CVs/medical licenses, etc.
• Compile and submit submission dossier (country dependent).
• Obtain any required approvals for relevant site documents (e.g., informed consent, financial disclosures).
• Prepare and distribute site start up documentation including Investigator Site File.
• Ensure timely filing of study documents at country and site level in Trial Master File (TMF).
• Ensure awareness of related local regulations and support maintenance of country inte

Your Experience

• Healthcare/life science related bachelor's degree or equivalent with minimum 4 years of monitoring and site management experience. Or have a combination of education and minimum 8 years of monitoring and site management experience.
• Fundamental project management skills
• Awareness & understanding of cultural and regional differences
• Excellent communication, oral presentation & interpersonal skills
• Strong collaborative mindset Negotiation skills
• Strong technical skills and effective adoption of AI tools
• Decision making and independent mindset Issue resolution
• Planning and organization, time management, prioritization
• Thrives in ambiguous and collaborative environments and embraces change
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Willingness to travel to sites, study meetings, local and international level

Empowered to Achieve

At Bayer, we're all about advancing life for those who work alongside us. We pride ourselves in leading the region with our progressive Flexible Working Arrangements policy to help you achieve that fundamental work life balance, giving you the freedom to work when you want, where you want, in addition to our exceptional parental leaves. Our competitive compensation packages and exciting dynamic working environment are designed for you. Join our global organization where you'll find thrilling opportunities for personal and professional growth, assignments, learnings, and career advancement, while enjoying the freedom to express your individuality. Whether you are a free bird, a loving mother, a devoted father, a caring family member, a passionate social butterfly, a lifetime learner or whoever you choose to be, we care about who you are, and we welcome you to bring your true self be part of something bigger, to Be You at Bayer.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce and welcome applications from qualified individuals with diverse abilities who meet the specified criteria for this position because they are at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talents.

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You affirm that you have a disability by choosing to disclose upon submitting your resume, your disclosure will be handled confidentially and used solely for the purpose of considering your application as part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

At Bayer, we're all about advancing life for those who work alongside us, recognized as the first place, 7 Stars Company at the Taqdeer Awards 2026, a benchmark of excellence in employee wellbeing and workplace practices.

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