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POSITION TITLE: Business Development Consultant

POSITION LOCATIONS: Remote based in United States Or Europe

JOB ID: CORP05321

TERMS: Contract (6 to 12months)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Vice President, Operations and Strategic Planning

JOB SUMMARY:
Guosa Life Sciences is looking for a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the Business Development team in the USA or in Europe. This person will have a high-profile role and will have a proven track record in building productive client relationships in the clinical research or health sciences industries. The main responsibility and focus of the role will be the growth of the business in North America

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Prospecting for new opportunities with existing and prospective customer
  • Continuously monitor status of leads and opportunities to ensure a healthy pipeline of opportunities is maintained across all stages of progression
  • Achieve and maintain effective client relationships
  • Create business opportunities through client needs identification and relationship building; proactively work with customer and project teams to resolve client concerns by helping to creating specific action plans that support the customer and the project team
  • Makes sales calls to prospective new clients to initiate new business relationships. Utilizes strategies andimplements tactics to persuade prospective sponsors to contract with Guosa Life Sciences.
  • Coordinates the efforts for response to Requests for Proposals/Information.
  • RepresentsGuosa Life Sciencesat industry-related conferences and trade shows for lead generation.
  • Meets or exceeds defined sales quota
  • Clearly outlining all milestones, providing timely updates on progress across each
  • Frequently update the plan in line with any/all change in requirements. Engage frequently with senior stakeholders, quickly and competently resolve problems by tackling root causes taking necessary steps to prevent future problems
QUALIFICATIIONS & ATTRIBUTES:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field of study and/or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the clinical research or health sciences business development or sales experience. (CRO experience preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience selling to small pharmaceutical or biotechnology clients
  • Must be able to design and deliver powerful solution-driven capabilities and proposal defense presentations in collaboration with clinical and operation personnel.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills is a must
  • Experience in working with global operational teams and the global delivery model across time zones / geographies
  • Determination to close the deal and resilience to keep prospecting are mandatory
  • Track record of consistent and proven success in new business development within the large to small-sized Biopharma space
  • Requires up to 75% of travel

Please be aware that we do not accept resumes from outside agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested by a Guosa Life Sciences HR or Recruitment Manager. Unsolicited agency or recruiter resumes will not be eligible for referral fees and will be considered candidates Guosa Life Sciences may directly contact for employment application

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POSITION TITLE: Clinical Research Associate

POSITION LOCATIONS: Remote based in Sub-Saharan Africa

TERMS: Contract (12months)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Clinical Project Manager

ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Guosa Life Sciences is actively recruiting for an experienced Clinical Research Associate I/II to work as an integral part of our global study team in Sub-Saharan Africa. Clinical Research Associate is ultimately responsible for the successful management of investigator sites throughout the trial lifecycle. Key responsibilities include:

  • Working independently and proactively to planning and conducting various site visits (feasibility, site selection, interim and close-out) in accordance with ICH-GCP and applicable local regulatory requirements
  • Managing sponsor generated queries efficiently and taking responsibility for study cost effectiveness; you will also participate in the preparation and review of study documentation and feasibility studies for new proposals as required.
  • Developing effective relationships with investigator site staff to ensure that key clinical metrics are met.
  • Preparing for and attending investigator meetings, coordinating the timely shipment and the subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues.
  • Ensuring integrity of clinical data through an ability to sufficiently maintain site tracking records and work diligently to relevant guidelines
  • Depending on your level of experience, you may assist in training and mentoring less experienced CRA’s and/or manage CRA’s working on international projects
  • Provide support to the Project Manager / Country Manager with ad-hoc tasks as required
QUALIFICATIIONS & ATTRIBUTES:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field of study and/or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in in investigator site management, including conducting monitoring visits, from either a pharmaceutical company or a CRO environment
  • Experience across a wide range of clinical indications / therapeutic areas
  • A working knowledge of drug development process,ICH-GCP guidelines and local and international regulatory requirements is essential.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills is a must
    • Experience in working with global operational teams and the global delivery model across time zones / geographies
    • Requires up to 65% of travel
    • Fluency in written and spoken English and two other Sub-Saharan African languages

Please be aware that we do not accept resumes from outside agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested by a Guosa Life Sciences HR or Recruitment Manager. Unsolicited agency or recruiter resumes will not be eligible for referral fees and will be considered candidates Guosa Life Sciences may directly contact for employment application

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POSITION TITLE: Business Development Manager

POSITION LOCATIONS: Remote based in Sub-Saharan Africa

TERMS: Contract (12months)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Clinical Project Manager

ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Guosa Life Sciences is actively recruiting for an experienced Clinical Project Manager to work as an integral part of our global study team in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role is primarily responsible for leading and managing the cross functional study team and is the single point of accountability for the operational delivery of one or more clinical studies from concept through reporting, including inspection readiness, submission and regulatory defense.

  • Responsible for developing timelines and budgets for their clinical studies and leading the execution of these studies according to time, cost and quality targets.
  • Develop clear and measurable project management plans and establish project metrics
  • Collaborate with project investigators and research sites to ensure targets are met for study start up, site activation, patient recruitment and enrollment.
  • Develop/contribute to clinical documents including protocol and informed consent forms, study manuals, source documentation templates, recruitment materials, study portals, electronic data capture/device management systems and other study tools.
  • Assist in the submission and review of all clinical deliverables required for regulatory submissions
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the timely execution of high quality clinical research projects leveraging knowledge, expertise, and risk mitigation while functioning as the principal liaison with key clients, vendors, and internal team members.
  • Collaborate with clinical operations administration to identify and oversee trial-related training and any performance concerns of team members according to their individual needs. Plan, execute and lead study-specific meetings (e.g. project management meetings, investigator meetings, steering committee meetings, etc.)
  • Collect, review and approve of all required regulatory documents; and work to ensure the study Trial Master File (TMF) is up to date and “audit ready” throughout the course of the study.
  • Assist project sites with IRB submissions, maintenance of regulatory documents and responding to study related questions from sites, vendors and sponsors in a timely fashion.
  • Review monitoring plans and tracking and review of trip reports.
  • Take on additional tasks and responsibilities, as requested.
  • Collaborate with clinical operations administration to identify and oversee trial-related training and any performance concerns of team members according to their individual needs. Plan, execute and lead study-specific meetings (e.g. project management meetings, investigator meetings, steering committee meetings, etc.)
  • Train, provide oversight and mentoring of clinical research assistant project manager(s) and staff assistants, as appropriate.
  • Provide support to the Country Director with ad-hoc tasks as required
QUALIFICATIIONS & ATTRIBUTES:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing or related field of study and/or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three years experience working in project management related to clinical research or similar environment from either a pharmaceutical company or a CRO environment required.
  • Ability to execute and manage all aspects of multi-center global clinical trials from concept to close-out within designated project budgets and timelines
  • Experience across a wide range of clinical indications / therapeutic areas
  • A working knowledge of drug development process, ICH-GCP guidelines and local and international regulatory requirements is essential.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills is a must
  • Experience in working with global operational teams and the global delivery model across time zones / geographies
  • Requires up to 10 to 30% of travel
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and two other Sub-Saharan African languages

Please be aware that we do not accept resumes from outside agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested by a Guosa Life Sciences HR or Recruitment Manager. Unsolicited agency or recruiter resumes will not be eligible for referral fees and will be considered candidates Guosa Life Sciences may directly contact for employment application

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What We Offer

Opportunity to be part of an innovative startup organization and work with exciting technologies;
The chance to create your mark and be part of an effective, dynamic, friendly, and supportive team;
Flexible locations;
Competitive compensation and benefits package


Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Guosa Life Sciences is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.


Reasonable Accommodations

Guosa Life Sciences is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us at career@guosalifesciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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