Senior Manager, Medical Studies

Role Summary

The Senior Manager, Medical Studies, Hematology/Oncology will lead the portfolio and execution of externally sponsored research programs (Investigator Sponsored Studies [ISS] and Collaborative Research Studies [CRS] programs) within the US Medical and Patient Affairs department for Servier's Hematology/Oncology therapeutic area. Reporting to the Director of Medical Studies, Grants & Sponsorships, this individual will serve as the primary internal and external point of contact for external sponsors, investigators and cross-functional teams to ensure research milestones are met. The Senior Manager will oversee end-to-end governance and management of the research lifecycle from initial proposal evaluation to results delivery and completion.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the operational delivery of a portfolio of externally sponsored research studies, ensuring all study milestones and deliverables are met according to defined milestones and Servier governance requirements
• Lead governance activities for the intake and decision to support new medical studies
• Serve as the primary operational contact for external sponsor teams and internal cross-functional stakeholders
• Conduct annual and routine portfolio reviews to ensure that studies are progressing in accordance with agreed upon milestones and supporting mitigation plans accordingly
• Drive contract negotiation as the business owner, supporting legal and other departments understand the needs of the business, and liaising with counterparties to translate issues into action
• Manage study-related financial activities, including Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis, budget negotiation, and milestone development
• Facilitate internal review of clinical documents, including protocols and amendments, ensuring alignment with SOPs
• Support supply logistics to ensure uninterrupted drug access for study patients
• Maintain inspection readiness by overseeing any internal modified electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF) and upkeep of internal research systems (iEnvision platform)
• Proactively identify and escalate program risks related to budget, research timelines, and resourcing
• Facilitate tracking of study metrics and progress, providing regular updates to the enterprise on portfolio status
• May support other functional needs within the medical studies function at the discretion of management, such as providing cross-coverage or flex-support during transition periods

Education and Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree (minimum) in a scientific or healthcare discipline
• 6+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Experience in managing investigator sponsored research programs, preferably within hematology, oncology, or rare disease therapeutic areas required
• Proven expertise in research contracting, study budget management, and Fair Market Value (FMV) analysis
• Strong knowledge of US (required) and global (preferred) regulatory and compliance requirements including ICH/GCP, GxPs, and relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs)
• Demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams and external stakeholder management
• Proficiency in research lifecycle management platforms (eg, iEnvision, CyberGrants, IdeaPoint, SteepRock, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Travel and Location

• Estimated travel required: 20-25%
• Remote or Hybrid

Job Description

Candidate Profile

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is $166,000 - $189,000. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.