- Netherlands
- On-site
- Permanent Full-Time
- Posted: 16 Aug 2024
Are you looking for a next step in your career where you will be responsible for setting-up and conducting clinical studies within our clinical research unit? Then apply now and become our next Nutrition Clinical Research Unit (NCRU) Manager! You will contribute daily to enhancing clinical evidence for new nutrition concepts from our state-of-the-art global research center in Utrecht, NL, potentially leading to innovative market products!
About The Job The NCRU Manager will work within the ‘NCRU and Explorative Studies team’ of Danone Global R&I Center, reporting to the Senior NCRU Manager. The NCRU Manager plays a significant role in the operational set up, planning and conduct of clinical studies within our in-house clinical research unit. The clinical studies conducted at the NCRU are related to food and nutrition and involve healthy volunteers and patients. Interaction with study participants is part of your job.
In this role you will be responsible for establishing a smooth and efficient collaboration with the Clinical Research team (e.g. Clinical Study Manager, Clinical Study Researcher, Data Manager, Medical Monitor) and other internal and external stakeholders.
At the NCRU, continuous improvement and innovation is key. The NCRU Manager actively contributes to innovation and digitalization in clinical study operations.
Your key responsibilities are:
- Operational set-up of clinical studies from a site perspective
- Development of study documents and procedures
- Planning and organization
- Training of study staff
- Coordinate the conduct of clinical studies
- Recruitment, screening, and study visits
- Ensure the clinical studies are conducted within budget, timelines, and quality KPIs
- First point of contact for (medical) NCRU study team
- Accurate clinical study administration
- Basic lab work may be part of your tasks for some clinical studies.
- Maintenance of the NCRU quality system
- Drive quality up to our internal standards and in line with ICH-GCP
- Building bridges between science and operational practice: Advocate for operational feasibility and participant centricity in the development of clinical studies
- Driving innovation and digitalization in clinical study operations
- Build and maintain internal and external network of stakeholders
You are a team player with a hands-on approach who likes to go the extra mile. You are the type of person that has a ‘participant-centric' mindset and a ‘can-do’ mentality. You distinguish yourself by being able to solve challenges in a flexible way. With your pioneering vision, you are keen to contribute to innovation and implementation of digitalization in clinical study operations. Your ability to engage and influence sets you apart in your interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
We are looking for an NCRU Manager with:
- Relevant experience (3+ years) in clinical study operations (experience in a clinical unit setting is an advantage)
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation and ICH-GCP guidelines
- Experience with digital applications or tools in clinical research is an advantage, as is experience with clinical research in exercise and physical activity.
At Danone, we offer a complete package of benefits, with a competitive primary salary and yearly bonus, but also benefits like a premium free pension, 30 days annual leave and several discounts on a collective health insurance and even on some of our products. In the Netherlands we also offer a hybrid working environment which enables each team to meet our people's desire for flexibility.
What’s next?
Hit the “apply now” button. After your application deadline first feedback will follow within 2 weeks. In case you are invited to the selection process you should expect to receive feedback 2 weeks after each step of the process.
To comply with GDPR regulations, we cannot process your personal data without given consent. Therefore, we strongly recommend applying directly via our website.
Need more information? Please contact Valerija Usova, Talent Manager via valerija.usova@danone.com.
* all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.