Leads multiple aspects of projects, both local and globally, such as contractual, procedural and regulatory requirements.
- Maintains good communications with other functional groups concerning program and company issues. Collaborates with other employees in problem solving and systems improvement.
- Reviews regulatory/pharmacovigilance publications and information sources to keep updated on current regulations, practices, procedures and proposals.
- Maintains a basic medical understanding of applicable therapeutic area and disease states. May participate in on-call duties for specific projects and ensures 24-hr coverage for intake of cases from investigative sites.
- Provides plans and accurate forecasts for all projects.
- Serves as resource person to other departmental managers and leads departmental initiatives.
- Prepares and presents proposals.
- Leads staff of expert professionals, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for leave, and overtime.