Associate Local Operations Manager – Oncology, Hematology

• Supports US site level operational delivery for assigned sites and trials from feasibility through closeout, under the guidance of experienced Local Operational Managers.
• Participates in local trial team activities in compliance with SOPs, other procedural documents, and applicable regulations.
• Supports local trial planning activities with guidance from experienced team members to help studies progress as planned.
• This includes assisting with study specific tools and procedures, supporting recruitment planning, helping identify risks and potential solutions, and learning how study budgets are tracked and managed.
• The role also provides opportunities to collaborate with other Local Operations Managers and learn effective ways to support site operations.
• The Associate LOM contributes to U.S. trial operations by gathering and organizing site‑level information and sharing insights that help inform feasibility and study startup planning.
• Through this work, the Associate LOM gains exposure to how local trial activities connect to broader global planning efforts and builds foundational operational skills over time.
• Supports and implements US trial operational strategy and shares site insights to influence global feasibility and startup planning.
• Supports U.S. trial operations by assisting with communication and coordination between local teams and global trial partners, with oversight from more experienced colleagues.
• Supports the tracking of country‑level operational metrics and helps identify potential challenges, learning how risks are recognized and addressed within clinical trial operations.
• Assists with the review and coordination of site contracting, operational, and recruitment issues, with guidance from experienced team members.
• Participate in investigator and study coordinator meetings to gain exposure to site interactions and learn effective communication in clinical trial settings.
• Builds foundational knowledge of assigned study protocols and therapeutic areas to support day‑to‑day trial activities, with opportunities to collaborate with cross‑functional teams as part of learning and development.
• Assists in collecting and sharing U.S. site insights to help inform broader trial discussions and ongoing operational improvements.
• May support special projects or initiatives as development opportunities, gaining experience in contributing to functional or process‑improvement activities under supervision.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or related scientific discipline (or equivalent experience) is required; advanced scientific or clinical degrees are an advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years of pharmaceutical and/or clinical trial experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in oncology trial operations is strongly preferred
• Working knowledge of GCP, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Ability to effectively collaborate by working alongside Local Operations Managers and other site‑facing roles, ability to contribute to team efforts and gaining exposure to mentoring and coaching approaches.
• Ability to operate with a cross‑functional collaboration by assisting with issue tracking, coordination, and communication across trial teams, gaining experience in how alignment is achieved.
• Capability to contribute to operational planning activities by assisting with site information gathering, enrollment tracking, and risk identification, learning how strategies are developed and refined.
• Possess basic analytical skills demonstrated by helping review country‑ and site‑level metrics and understanding how data is used to monitor trial progress and identify potential issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% as required, including overnight stays and participation in investigator meetings and key trial governance meetings.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational operational skills in clinical trial management, with a focus on oncology trial operations, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration across cross‑functional teams. Proficient in supporting trial planning, risk identification, and communication within local and global trial contexts.