Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is a global non-profit scientific research organization working to accelerate the development of vaccines and broadly neutralizing antibodies for HIV and other infectious diseases. IAVI is seeking a Clinical Trial Manager to oversee and manage clinical trials in Kenya.

Responsibilities or duties

The Clinical Trial Manager will be responsible for the overall management of clinical trials, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing clinical trial protocols.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Managing trial budgets and timelines.
• Coordinating with investigators, site staff, and other stakeholders.
• Overseeing data collection, management, and analysis.
• Preparing and submitting regulatory documents.
• Conducting site monitoring visits.
• Identifying and resolving trial-related issues.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare field. A Master's degree or PhD is an advantage.
• Proven experience in clinical trial management, including experience with HIV vaccine trials.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., MS Office, clinical trial management systems).
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

Experience needed

Minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical trial management.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

This is a full-time position based in Kenya. IAVI offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative research environment focused on addressing a critical global health challenge.

• Developing and implementing clinical trial protocols.
• Ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Managing trial budgets and timelines.
• Coordinating with investigators, site staff, and other stakeholders.
• Overseeing data collection, management, and analysis.
• Preparing and submitting regulatory documents.
• Conducting site monitoring visits.
• Identifying and resolving trial-related issues.

• Proven experience in clinical trial management, including experience with HIV vaccine trials.
• In-depth knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in relevant software applications (e.g., MS Office, clinical trial management systems).
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus.

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare field. A Master's degree or PhD is an advantage.