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          "text": "<p></p><ul><br /> <li><span>Lead overall operations program/team responsible for execution of global clinical program; oversee individuals managing operational execution of global clinical protocols for MTDA.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Provide clinical trial oversight and management, vendor and CRO performance (including bid/contract, budget/adjudication) and regulatory quality delivery of MTDA clinical trials according to corporate processes and timelines.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Participate in developing the long-range strategic plans for MTDA pipeline products and oversight of the clinical operations department.<span>  </span></span></li><br /> <li><span>Supervise internal and external staff associated with clinical operations as well as CROs and vendors associated with operational functions.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Recommend and/or assess potential CROs and vendors in collaboration with Sourcing and other colleagues.</span></li><br /> <li><span>Lead data review and discrepancy resolution, team meetings/presentations with senior management, in the US, EU and Japan, as needed. </span></li><br /> <li><span>Define and present complex operational objectives as required for senior management.<span>   </span></span></li><br /> <li><b><span>Oversee data collection activities for clinical programs: CRF, SAE assessment, queries, and follow-up, annual reports, investigator brochures, NDA etc.<span>  </span></span></b></li><br /> <li><span>Oversee management, professional development, training and performance of clinical operations staff/direct reports.</span><br /></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><span> </span></b></p><p></p>",
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          "text": "<p></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><b><span>Entrepreneurial<br />Spirit, Rooted in Tradition</span></b><span>. At Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Development America (MTDA), we can tout a storied reputation more than 300 years in the making. Our parent company, Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC), is a research-driven pharmaceutical company with global reach – and one of Japan’s<br />oldest and most respected companies. <br /></span><span>Relatively new to the U.S. market, the innovative compounds of the Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Group have already enjoyed commercial success under the brand labels of our U.S. partners. In this next phase of development, we plan to bring exciting new compounds to market under our own MT Pharma America label. We’re currently building a new commercial organization and expanding our other functions to support this strategy.<br /></span><span></span></p><p><span></span></p><p><span></span></p><p><span></span></p><p><span>Working with closely with the Head of Clinical Development and the Development Team Leader(s), the Senior Director, Clinical Operations directs global clinical operational activities for MTDA, guiding activities and influencing colleagues in a highly matrixed environment. Concurrently, the incumbent will also directly supervise a clinical operations staff and all activities related to executing clinical studies and full development programs in accordance with company SOPs, FDA, &amp; ICH guidelines and regulations. </span></p><p><span>The Sr. Director, Clinical Operations will lead the operational strategy for trial execution, implementation, monitoring, analysis, data delivery and regulatory submission.<span>  </span><span>He/she will lead the successful execution and timelines for clinical trials and programs drawing on a high level of expertise with clinical and regulatory requirements, both local and international, for clinical operational processes and requirements</span></span></p><p><span></span></p><p><span><span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p>",
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