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 an (Associate) 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 60125BR.
You can also follow the link:

http://careers.covance.com/job-postings/60125BR/manager-clin-ops

EEO Employer Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.


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