At Emerald Clinical Trials, we are a global, full-service Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a rich heritage in the Asia-Pacific region. We are dedicated to advancing clinical research through scientific expertise and operational excellence, supporting biopharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic customers across all trial phases, from registration to post-marketing.
Our therapeutic expertise spans renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology where we make a significant impact on improving global health.
At the heart of our success is our ability to combine global reach with local knowledge. Our on-the-ground teams work closely with local communities, building trust and ensuring diverse, representative patient recruitment. By prioritizing people, we deliver better engagement, more accurate data, and faster results—bringing therapies to patients in need.
About The Role
The Senior Manager, Scientific Leadership (SL) is responsible for supporting successful implementation of scientific services provided by Emerald Clinical (EC).
This service covers scientific activities such as assisting with the appointment of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Scientific Leads (SLs) to advise program and protocol design and trial execution; assisting with site liaison activities; scientific committee selection and management (such as Data Safety Monitoring Board, Steering Committee, Scientific Advisory Board, Publication Authorship Committee, National Leaders Committee, and Endpoint Adjudication Committee).
Your Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Scientific Leadership is primarily responsible for supporting successful implementation of Scientific Leadership services through knowledge management and sharing, driving process improvement and providing quality oversight. This role may require the Senior Manager, Scientific Leadership to develop new processes, streamline and refine existing processes, and to ensure implementation of a quality framework across scientific services delivery within GC. This role may also be responsible for taking Project Lead responsibilities within MSS for projects involving scientific leadership services.
Scientific Leadership Responsibilities
Liaise and foster relationships with internal and external SLs/ KOLs to assist with project delivery and to improve processes across these services.
Contribute to business development activities (including RFIs, proposals and pricing, bid defences, conferences, and marketing materials) relating to scientific services.
Contribute to the development, implementation and standardisation of best practice processes, document templates (SOPs, WIs, ADs, and guidance documents), training material and systems to enhance trial delivery and service offering. This includes metrics development and collation across scientific projects to determine if Key Performance Indicators are met, and to drive improvements.
Maintain involvement in projects involving aspects of scientific services throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that best practices are applied, organisational knowledge is utilised, gaps in knowledge / processes are identified, and a high-quality service is delivered in line with client expectations .
Assist SLs with maintaining contractual obligations (e.g. provision of timesheets and invoices)
Assist in the creation and delivery of presentations and training sessions for scientific services.
Support and continue to develop scientific leadership service objectives and strategic direction.
Support the identification of new SLs/KOLs
Support talent identification and help with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of scientific leadership team members.
Support the delivery and assess the impact of new ideas/project/systems or processes.
Project Lead Responsibilities For Scientific Leadership Projects
Lead communications with clients and other project stakeholders, project planning, delivery of milestones, contract management, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.
Track and report project progress to enable on-going monitoring of project performance
Develop project plans, manuals, work instructions, training materials and other project-related documents and ensure these are kept up to date as required
Perform and / or oversee project finance related tasks including revenue recognition, invoicing, and resource allocation and management, forecasting
Proactively identify and escalate any project-related issues, including scope changes
Attend and represent GC at Sponsor, study team, study committee, and third-party meetings as required.
Mentorship And Line Management Responsibilities
Provide ongoing training as required to ensure team members are appropriately trained in best practice methodologies relevant to their assigned responsibilities and ensure all training received is properly recorded.
Troubleshoot problems when they arise and if appropriate escalate matters to senior management. Where applicable, line manage allocated staff, ensuring all induction, development and performance management activities are undertaken per organisation policies and requirements.
Ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned and agreed by line management.
Training, Quality and Compliance
Complete mandatory training for this role within specified timelines
Attend mandatory training sessions required for this role
Identify resources and training to support learning and development within this role
Comply with all applicable regulations, guidelines, SOPs, and project-specific requirements
Comply with all designated systems relevant to this role
Ensure own quality control of all relevant processes and activities performed
Report and escalate identified risks and issues in areas of responsibility according to Emerald Clinical and/or project requirements
Customer Focus and Teamwork
Attend and actively participate in Emerald Clinical meetings and other internal meetings and activities as required
Provide input to systems, tools, and processes to support continuous improvement
Share knowledge with others, to facilitate learning and development across the organisation
Work Health and Safety
Comply with Work Health & Safety (WH&S) legislation and operate in accordance with established organisational WH&S practice and procedures
Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors
About You
Tertiary qualifications in a life sciences or health-related discipline
Relevant experience in a clinical research environment.
Experience in mentoring and motivating colleagues to accomplish tasks
Previous experience networking with key stakeholders and liaising with KOLs
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
A high degree of customer service and responsiveness
Competency
High levels of scientific acumen who can communicate succinctly with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong knowledge of scientific processes and methods
Strong knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work proactively
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly (i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders)
Technological proficiency including Microsoft Office packages
Ability to see the big picture, yet still focus on detail and quality of work
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments
Ability and motivated to learn and develop, including sharing knowledge with others
Why Join Us?
At our core, Emerald Clinical Trials is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first—both patients and our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global network of passionate professionals working together to deliver better research and outcomes for millions worldwide.
Here’s What Makes Us Stand Out
We understand that great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That’s why we provide:
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates
Our therapeutic expertise spans renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology where we make a significant impact on improving global health.
At the heart of our success is our ability to combine global reach with local knowledge. Our on-the-ground teams work closely with local communities, building trust and ensuring diverse, representative patient recruitment. By prioritizing people, we deliver better engagement, more accurate data, and faster results—bringing therapies to patients in need.
About The Role
The Senior Manager, Scientific Leadership (SL) is responsible for supporting successful implementation of scientific services provided by Emerald Clinical (EC).
This service covers scientific activities such as assisting with the appointment of Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and Scientific Leads (SLs) to advise program and protocol design and trial execution; assisting with site liaison activities; scientific committee selection and management (such as Data Safety Monitoring Board, Steering Committee, Scientific Advisory Board, Publication Authorship Committee, National Leaders Committee, and Endpoint Adjudication Committee).
Your Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, Scientific Leadership is primarily responsible for supporting successful implementation of Scientific Leadership services through knowledge management and sharing, driving process improvement and providing quality oversight. This role may require the Senior Manager, Scientific Leadership to develop new processes, streamline and refine existing processes, and to ensure implementation of a quality framework across scientific services delivery within GC. This role may also be responsible for taking Project Lead responsibilities within MSS for projects involving scientific leadership services.
Scientific Leadership Responsibilities
Liaise and foster relationships with internal and external SLs/ KOLs to assist with project delivery and to improve processes across these services.
Contribute to business development activities (including RFIs, proposals and pricing, bid defences, conferences, and marketing materials) relating to scientific services.
Contribute to the development, implementation and standardisation of best practice processes, document templates (SOPs, WIs, ADs, and guidance documents), training material and systems to enhance trial delivery and service offering. This includes metrics development and collation across scientific projects to determine if Key Performance Indicators are met, and to drive improvements.
Maintain involvement in projects involving aspects of scientific services throughout the project lifecycle to ensure that best practices are applied, organisational knowledge is utilised, gaps in knowledge / processes are identified, and a high-quality service is delivered in line with client expectations .
Assist SLs with maintaining contractual obligations (e.g. provision of timesheets and invoices)
Assist in the creation and delivery of presentations and training sessions for scientific services.
Support and continue to develop scientific leadership service objectives and strategic direction.
Support the identification of new SLs/KOLs
Support talent identification and help with recruitment, onboarding, and retention of scientific leadership team members.
Support the delivery and assess the impact of new ideas/project/systems or processes.
Project Lead Responsibilities For Scientific Leadership Projects
Lead communications with clients and other project stakeholders, project planning, delivery of milestones, contract management, vendor management, and stakeholder engagement.
Track and report project progress to enable on-going monitoring of project performance
Develop project plans, manuals, work instructions, training materials and other project-related documents and ensure these are kept up to date as required
Perform and / or oversee project finance related tasks including revenue recognition, invoicing, and resource allocation and management, forecasting
Proactively identify and escalate any project-related issues, including scope changes
Attend and represent GC at Sponsor, study team, study committee, and third-party meetings as required.
Mentorship And Line Management Responsibilities
Provide ongoing training as required to ensure team members are appropriately trained in best practice methodologies relevant to their assigned responsibilities and ensure all training received is properly recorded.
Troubleshoot problems when they arise and if appropriate escalate matters to senior management. Where applicable, line manage allocated staff, ensuring all induction, development and performance management activities are undertaken per organisation policies and requirements.
Ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned and agreed by line management.
Training, Quality and Compliance
Complete mandatory training for this role within specified timelines
Attend mandatory training sessions required for this role
Identify resources and training to support learning and development within this role
Comply with all applicable regulations, guidelines, SOPs, and project-specific requirements
Comply with all designated systems relevant to this role
Ensure own quality control of all relevant processes and activities performed
Report and escalate identified risks and issues in areas of responsibility according to Emerald Clinical and/or project requirements
Customer Focus and Teamwork
Attend and actively participate in Emerald Clinical meetings and other internal meetings and activities as required
Provide input to systems, tools, and processes to support continuous improvement
Share knowledge with others, to facilitate learning and development across the organisation
Work Health and Safety
Comply with Work Health & Safety (WH&S) legislation and operate in accordance with established organisational WH&S practice and procedures
Promote and contribute to a safe, secure environment for staff and visitors
About You
Tertiary qualifications in a life sciences or health-related discipline
Relevant experience in a clinical research environment.
Experience in mentoring and motivating colleagues to accomplish tasks
Previous experience networking with key stakeholders and liaising with KOLs
Thorough knowledge of medical terminology
A high degree of customer service and responsiveness
Competency
High levels of scientific acumen who can communicate succinctly with a wide range of stakeholders
Strong knowledge of scientific processes and methods
Strong knowledge of ICH GCP guidelines
Strong understanding of regulatory reporting requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work proactively
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well and flexibly (i.e. autonomously, in small teams and with a wide range of varying stakeholders)
Technological proficiency including Microsoft Office packages
Ability to see the big picture, yet still focus on detail and quality of work
Ability to be flexible and adaptable in the face of changing organisational priorities and ambiguous environments
Ability and motivated to learn and develop, including sharing knowledge with others
Why Join Us?
At our core, Emerald Clinical Trials is committed to transforming clinical research by putting people first—both patients and our employees. By joining our team, you’ll be part of a global network of passionate professionals working together to deliver better research and outcomes for millions worldwide.
Here’s What Makes Us Stand Out
- Purpose-Driven Work: You’ll contribute to clinical trials that genuinely improve lives, with a focus on therapies in renal, cardiometabolic, and oncology.
- Global Reach, Local Expertise: Our teams connect with local communities, building trust and meaningful engagement for every trial.
- Collaboration and Innovation: Work in a culture that values diverse perspectives and creative solutions to solve global health challenges.
We understand that great work happens when people feel valued and supported. That’s why we provide:
- Competitive Compensation: A tailored salary and benefits package to reflect your skills and experience.
- Flexibility: Enjoy hybrid or remote working arrangements, depending on your location and role.
- Career Growth: Access to a wealth of learning opportunities and a global network of scientific leaders to help you grow and develop your role.
- Employee Wellbeing: Participate in programs and initiatives designed to promote work-life balance, health, and team connection, including global engagement surveys, recognition programs, and team-building events.
- Global Opportunities: Be part of a company with international reach, offering you exposure to diverse projects and clients.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates