Manager, Start Up (Clinical Research)

Location: South Korea

Company

hirify.global supports biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma organizations in developing medicines, medical devices, and diagnostics through clinical research services.

What you will do

• Manage study start-up teams, staffing, resources, utilization forecasts, and project timelines across multiple countries.
• Improve and harmonize processes for study start-up, essential document maintenance, transition planning, and closeout while maintaining quality.
• Manage, mentor, train, and evaluate direct reports, including performance objectives, career development, and time-entry guidance.
• Analyze metrics, feasibility data, costing, and out-of-scope activities to support planning, productivity, and cost control.
• Contribute to business development, proposal specifications, client presentations, and cross-functional corporate initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with company SOPs, industry regulations, and study start-up procedures while preparing reports and presentations.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience in clinical, science, or health-related fields; licensed healthcare professionals are also considered.
• At least 5 years of clinical research industry experience.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.
• Experience with analytical review of metrics and feasibility data, project management principles, and web-based communication tools.
• Working knowledge of ICH/GCP regulations, FDA and European regulatory procedures, and relevant national or local healthcare systems.
• Fluent verbal and written English required.

Nice to have

• CRO, medical device, or pharmaceutical experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and career development.
• Flexible working practices designed to support work-life balance.
• Ability to influence working methods and contribute ideas to company initiatives.
• Global collaboration across clinical research teams and countries.