2,001 Clinical Trial Managers jobs in Kenya

• Plan, manage, and execute clinical trials from initiation to close-out.
• Ensure all clinical trial activities are conducted in compliance with GCP, ICH guidelines, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage clinical trial budgets and timelines.
• Oversee the selection and management of clinical investigators and sites.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection, review, and reporting of clinical trial data.
• Manage drug supply and investigational product accountability.
• Oversee the safety reporting process and adverse event monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve trial objectives.
• Manage relationships with Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and other vendors.
• Prepare trial-related documentation, including protocols, informed consent forms, and study reports.

• Master's degree or PhD in Pharmacy, Medicine, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in clinical trial management within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
• Proven experience in managing multi-center clinical trials.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with clinical trial management systems (CTMS) and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and make critical decisions in a remote environment.

About Tala
Tala is on a mission to unleash the economic power of the Global Majority – the 4 billion people overlooked by existing financial systems. With nearly half a billion dollars raised from equity and debt, we are serving millions of customers across three continents. Tala has been named by the
Fortune
Impact 20 list,
CNBC
's Disruptor 50 five years in a row,
CNBC
's World's Top Fintech Company,
Forbes'
Fintech 50 list for eight years running, and Chief's The New Era of Leadership Award. We are expanding across product offerings, countries and crypto and are looking for people who have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about our m ission.

By creating a unique platform that enables lending and other financial services around the globe, people in emerging markets are able to start and expand small businesses, manage day-to-day needs, and pursue their financial goals with confidence. Currently, over nine million people across Kenya, the Philippines, Mexico, and India have used Tala products. Due to our global team, we have a remote-first approach, and also have offices in Santa Monica, CA (HQ); Nairobi, Kenya; Mexico City, Mexico; Manila, the Philippines; and Bangalore, India.

Most Talazens join us because they connect with our mission. If you are energized by the impact you can make at Tala, we'd love to hear from you

We are seeking a Market Finance Strategy and Analytics Manager who is passionate about developing a deep understanding of the business and utilizing data to inform strategic analysis and operational decision-making. This role will lead financial planning and business forecasting across the KE market, as well as drive key business initiatives within departments.

What You'll Do

• Understand the key drivers of the local business (e.g. growth, repayment, conversion, unit economics/lifetime value of customer) and collaborate with both Corporate FP&A and local cross-functional teams to articulate market strategy, monitor critical KPIs and support corporate forecasting
• Support the head of finance in different analyses and perform detailed financial analysis to model out new investments, business cases, and strategic initiatives, identifying the potential risks & opportunities across different scenarios
• Report on monthly market financial performance and analyze variances to plan/forecast, articulating the impact to the business from both the vertical (revenue/profit) as well as horizontal (unit economics/LTV) perspective
• Support annual corporate operational planning and reforecasts, including budgeting for headcount, OPEX, and capital allocation
• Support local CLT in any analytical need and be an advocate of the market
• Liaise between in-market teams and country leadership to ensure alignment around business and financial objectives;
• Other ad-hoc projects and analysis
• Invest in the team - bring your own personality, quirks, and let's have fun while leveling each other and the business up

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or other quantitative degree
• Experience in Finance or Accounting (minimum of 5 years of experience);
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence in an unstructured, cross-functional environment
• Deeply analytical problem-solver. Bonus points for experience with data analytics languages (e.g. SQL, Python) and/or data visualization tools (e.g. Looker, Amplitude, Tableau)
• Excellent proficiency in Excel

Our vision is to build a new financial ecosystem where everyone can participate on equal footing and access the tools they need to be financially healthy. We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we're proud to have a diverse global team that represents a multitude of backgrounds, cultures, and experience. We hire talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

• Develop, implement, and validate complex quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and trading strategies.
• Conduct in-depth statistical analysis and econometrics on large datasets.
• Design and execute backtesting and simulation frameworks for model performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to understand their needs and provide analytical support.
• Research and identify new quantitative techniques and market opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze market data, identifying trends and potential risks.
• Develop and maintain clear, concise documentation for all models and methodologies.
• Communicate complex analytical results effectively to stakeholders across different departments.
• Contribute to the development of new financial products and investment strategies.
• Stay current with advancements in quantitative finance, machine learning, and data science.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science.
• 5+ years of experience in a quantitative finance role.
• Strong programming skills in languages like Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy), R, or C++.
• Proficiency in financial modeling techniques and statistical analysis.
• Solid understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and fixed income instruments.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms applied to finance is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.

Job Title: Director, Clinical Laboratory Operations

Location: IAVI - Africa: Nairobi, Kenya, Cape Town, South Africa; OR Remote South Africa, considered

Reports to: Senior Director, Clinical Immunology and Lab Operations

IAVI is seeking a Director, Clinical Lab Operations to lead IAVI's lab operations in Africa. The Director will lead logistical, technical, and regulatory aspects of lab services for clinical trials, while driving lab quality, budget management, vendor oversight, often leveraging technology and data analysis optimizing performance. Director will lead strategy to support the development of vaccines and antibodies for HIV, TB, and emerging infectious diseases. Overseeing the implementation of good clinical lab practices (gCLP) across partner clinical research centers (CRCs) ensuring sustained and robust lab quality systems and operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance:

• Development, implementation and monitoring of quality systems for both the internal IAVI Laboratory Operations unit as well as those of site labs selected, including:
• Ensuring readiness for technical audits
• Ensure laboratory operations meet regulatory standards and sponsor requirements
• Oversee preparation of sites for clinical trials and epidemiology studies.
• Oversee teams monitoring study progress at site laboratories for the duration of the study/trial.

Budget & Vendor Management:

• Development and management of operational budgets with budget managers and clinical teams based on study needs.
• Oversee the development of and implementation of associated integrated work plans and budgets, ensuring that the resources are allocated and deployed effectively.
• Review budgets and timelines ensuring integration with the overall clinical trials program.
• Identification and assessment of vendors to support Lab Operations.
• Development and review of scope of work, task orders and contracts for vendors.
• Management and oversight of procurement and vendor governance for a cost-effective and sustainable lab ecosystem.

Team Leadership:

• Building and mentoring a high-performing team, fostering leadership development, and implementing succession planning.
• Review and approval of all laboratory related documents for studies being implemented.
• Technology & Data:
• Leading the adoption of digital systems like LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and other platforms for enhanced efficiency, data analysis, and performance monitoring.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensuring all laboratory activities comply with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) and other accreditations (e.g. ISO and other relevant regulations and guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Serve in product development project teams as the laboratory lead.
• Serving as a key point of contact for CROs, clinical sites, and internal teams, influencing and leading clinical operations outcomes.
• Representing IAVI and its partners in various areas such as presenting project progress, achievements, and lessons learned to donors, and other key stakeholders in meetings and conferences.

Education and Experience:

• A Ph.D. in Immunology or related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant independent research experience, either in a university or corporate setting, with experience working on clinical trials is required OR;
• A minimum of bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field and 10 years' experience in a safety laboratory will also be considered and clinical trials experience in developing countries is required.
• Experience working in a certified or accredited lab is required (e.g CLIA, ISO, CAP and GCLP).

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience managing clinical laboratory research projects and staff to deliver high quality data to meet project goals and deadlines is required.
• Broad knowledge of clinical medicine, pathology disciplines, basic medical sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, laboratory operations, and quality management systems required.
• Experience in safety labs analysis and assay validation and verification, as well as assay development and optimization is required.
• Experience and understanding of ICH GCP, GCLP and other relevant regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
• Knowledge of and skills in informatics, data analysis, and business management highly preferred.
• Experience with vaccine clinical trials and assay development is highly preferred.
• Understanding of and experience with implementation of Good Clinical laboratory Practices in infectious disease clinical trials conduct is required.
• Strong organizational skills with proven experience in building strong, coherent and efficient teams.
• Solid reasoning and analytical skills.
• Experience in working in a decentralized system, and maintaining close working relationships with various departments, contractors, clinical centers and clinical and basic science laboratories.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to present programs to audiences ranging from high level scientists, clinical investigators and physicians, clinical trials execution teams and non-scientists is highly desirable.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment is required.
• Willingness to travel at least 20-25% of the time to IAVI regional and head offices required.
• Passion for the IAVI Mission.

Organizational Overview:

IAVI is a nonprofit scientific research organization dedicated to addressing urgent, unmet global health challenges including HIV and tuberculosis. We develop vaccines and antibodies in and for the developing world and seek to accelerate their introduction in low-income countries. IAVI programs and partnerships are grounded in the regions of the world where the disease burden is the greatest, and our approach emphasizes sustainability. Our network of clinical research center partners in Africa and India helps strengthen in-country research capacity and supports the training and education of the next generation of scientists. IAVI accelerates scientific discovery and development by fostering unique collaborations among academia, industry, local communities, governments, and funders to explore new and better ways to address public health threats that disproportionately affect people living in poverty. Our global reach, including a clinical research network in five countries in sub-Saharan Africa and in India, has allowed us to make fundamental contributions to understanding the epidemiology, transmission, virology, and immunology of HIV. This work played a key role in facilitating the design of promising HIV vaccine candidates, as well as the discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that are now being advanced as promising approaches for HIV prevention. Our integrated capabilities in vaccine and antibody discovery, development, and clinical research take advantage of bio-pharmaceutical industry expertise to accelerate the development and testing of prevention methods for HIV and other diseases.

IAVI CORE VALUES:

• Dedication to the Mission: We are committed to the translation of scientific discoveries into affordable, globally accessible public health solutions.
• Innovative Evolution: We are committed to solving complex problems in creative and innovative ways, learning from our mistakes and successes and never giving up
• Integrity: We are committed to meeting the highest ethical and professional standards in everything we do and to taking responsibility for our actions to earn respect
• Collaboration: We are committed to embracing diversity, the power of global teamwork and the belief that by working as one we can make a difference

Disclaimer: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" relationship. IAVI is an equal opportunity employer and applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

IAVI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER actively committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive global organization. IAVI believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a representative candidate pool. At IAVI, we celebrate the spectrum of colleagues' experiences and believe that dedication to our mission above all is essential to our success as a scientific global non-profit. IAVI upholds these principles through IAVI's Global Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

Compensation And Benefits Information:

Salary is paid in local currency, and is commensurate and competitive with the local labor market. Please note, there may be some variation based on experience level. In addition, this position offers competitive benefits including: generous retirement savings plan employer contributions; competitive health, dental and vision insurance plans; competitive paid time off policy; potential for annual bonuses based on performance; and other benefits. More information can be found on IAVI's career page.

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• Develop, implement, and maintain pricing models for various general insurance products.
• Analyze historical claims data to assess trends, identify patterns, and forecast future loss costs.
• Perform reserving analyses to ensure adequate financial provisions for outstanding claims.
• Conduct profitability studies and provide insights into product performance.
• Support the development and implementation of risk management strategies.
• Collaborate with underwriting, claims, and product development teams to provide actuarial support and guidance.
• Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings and reporting requirements.
• Utilize actuarial software and programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL, SAS) for data analysis and modeling.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging actuarial techniques.
• Mentor junior actuarial staff and contribute to the overall development of the actuarial function.

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 3 years of actuarial experience, with a focus on general insurance.
• Progress towards actuarial certifications (e.g., ACAS, FCAS, FIA) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in actuarial modeling software and programming languages such as R, Python, SQL, or SAS.
• Strong understanding of insurance principles, product lines, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage projects effectively in a remote environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.