Overview

The Global Clinical Trial Manager, Team Manager (GCTM-TM) is responsible for line management of approximately 12 direct reports, including Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs) and Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs), for larger programs or trials. This role provides operational and strategic support across trials as needed and may assume Global Clinical Trial Manager (GCTM) responsibilities to address fluctuating demands throughout the trial lifecycle.

Roles & Responsibilities

Leadership:

• Provide line management for CTMs and CTAs across trials within a program, ensuring performance and competency development.
• Collaborate with Global Clinical Trial Managers (GCTMs) on trial activities for assigned direct reports.
• Support trial deliverables by facilitating progress, coaching, and mentoring CTMs and CTAs.
• Advise on resource needs and team performance to support overall program resource planning.
• Ensure team success through setting clear expectations, guiding performance, and leading competency development.
• Lead functional working groups; serve as process owner or Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Clinical Operations.
• Support training initiatives across Trial Operations as needed.

Trial support:

• Take on GCTM tasks when necessary to support trial execution, including setup of new protocol amendments, ad hoc data cuts, or temporary coverage.
• Provide strategic support for Project Lead activities, including contract and amendment reviews, country/site strategy, and vendor management.
• Lead cross-trial initiatives as needed, such as implementation of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) or new process rollouts across the program.

Competencies

• Proven leadership experience with a strong focus on people management.
• Skilled in setting clear expectations, coaching, and mentoring direct reports.
• Effective collaborator and relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrates a collaborative mindset.
• Understanding of trial objectives and study goals for trials managed by direct reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge of trial execution and clinical drug development.
• In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
• Therapeutic area experience preferred

Requirements – what you must have

• Bachelor of science degree with relevant specialization; Master of science degree preferred
• Minimum requirement of 12 or more years of experience in clinical operations
• Significant experience in leading and managing complex global clinical projects/programs
• Significant experience managing/guiding internal (cross-functional) and external (CRO, regulatory authorities) teams
• Experience with operational management and budget planning
• Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role
• Global clinical program level experience required
• Experience within the field of oncology is preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as Clinical Operations representative in Clinical Development Teams (CDTs) or Global Project Teams (GPTs) would be preferable
• Experience leading team members in global matrix environment, leveraging tools and technology to ensure business needs are met.
• Strategic thinking with ability to optimize organizational resources for successful program execution
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken

Moreover, you meet the following personal requirements:

• Dedicated team player who enjoys leading teams and inspire trust among colleagues
• Quality mindset and able to prioritize your work in a fast paced and changing environment
• Result- and goal-oriented and committed to contributing to the overall success of Genmab