Team Catalyst Benelux

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Bayer’s Team Catalyst Benelux is seeking a country level Site Management leader to oversee third party vendors, ensure the right resources are available, and drive high quality delivery of Phase I–IV study data in line with ICH GHP and local regulations. You will govern CROs, run performance reviews, lead capacity planning and budget oversight, and build a high performing Site Management team that embraces Dynamic Shared Ownership. The role requires about 10 years in healthcare, including 5–7 years in clinical development or operations, strong leadership and stakeholder engagement, and fluency in Dutch and or French and English, with onsite presence in Hoofddorp two days per week. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter into one document, emphasize leadership, vendor governance, process improvements and cross functional collaboration; include measurable outcomes. The application process entails a personality questionnaire and interviews with the recruiter and hiring manager; for questions contact Klazien Flapper.

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Team Catalyst Benelux 

 

The Team catalyst will be responsible for overseeing the service provided by third-party vendors and ensuring that country teams have the necessary resources to meet their objectives and commitments. In this position you contribute and implement the strategic direction of site management within their specific country or region to ensure quality delivery of study data in line with quality, legal, regulatory and compliance requirements.  

 

This position involves a mix of coaching, resource management and strategic oversight to ensure the efficient execution of Phase I-IV clinical trials and other site activities.

 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide country level oversight of site management for phase I-IV and ONC/CGT studies from feasibility through archival, ensuring compliance with ICH-GHP, the declaration of Helsinki and local regulations
• Manage and govern CROs and third party vendors, conducting performance reviews, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring alignment with study timelines and quality expectations
• Lead capacity planning and resource allocation for insourced and outsourced site activities, ensuring resources match global timelines and enrollment targets while overseeing external study budgets
• Build, coach and develop a high performing Site Management team using community forums, field coaching, peer mentoring and personalized development; promote Dynamic Shared Ownership and ‘safe to try’ culture
• Set, monitor and report on country KPI’s(site activation, enrollment, data quality), proactively identify risks and drive mitigation plans to secure study deliverables
• Coordinate recruitment and integration of insourced personnel with third parties, optimize FSP utilization, and identify diverse talent to strengthen country capabilities
• Drives process improvement and operational excellence by leading Expert Working Groups, contributing to SOP updates, sharing the best practices and supporting local training strategy
• Represent the country with internal and external stakeholders  (associations, regulators, partners), influence the clinical trial environment and ensure collaborative, customer -focused interfaces

 

WHO YOU ARE

• Healthcare related Master’s degree (or equivalent) with 10 years’ relevant healthcare experience including 5-7 years’ relevant clinical development or clinical operations experience

• 5-7 years’ direct People Management experience and skills
• Extensive experience in clinical trial management and oversight
• Strong Customer Relation & Engagement capabilities, ability to foster and nurture a customer relationship mindset in the team
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of fostering engagement and collaboration among diverse stakeholders
• VACC Leadership behaviors demonstration
• Strong ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Fluent in Dutch and/or French & English
• Location: Netherlands (Hoofddorp) two times a week at the office

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?

Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter (in 1 document). Do you have a question, or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Klazien Flapper via [email protected].

What can you expect? The application process consists of a personality questionnaire and an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.

 

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Do you want to work in a place where you can be just YOU?

Your unique personality, background and talents help build a strong, diverse and inclusive Bayer. 

So join us! Be You, Be Bayer.
 

  Location:

Netherlands : Netherlands : Hoofddorp  

 

Division:

Pharmaceuticals 

 

Reference Code:

860294