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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive expertise in leading global clinical development programs, including strategic oversight of clinical trial operations, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to drive program delivery through effective stakeholder management, risk mitigation, and continuous process improvement.
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Clinical Project ManagementGlobal Drug Development ProcessesCRO OversightBudget ManagementStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Clinical DevelopmentRisk ManagementResource PlanningForecastingRegulatory SubmissionsClinical Trial OversightOperational StrategyProgram DeliveryProcess OptimizationCAPA Implementation
Soft Skills
LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCommunicationProblem-SolvingNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeClinical Development Systems
Industry Keywords
GCP RequirementsICH GuidelinesClinical ResearchPhase I-IV Clinical ProgramsVendor Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead operational strategy and execution for complex global clinical development programs spanning multiple studies, indications, and phases of development
- Serve as the Clinical Operations representative within cross-functional Global Program Teams and governance forums
- Drive program delivery by aligning operational plans, timelines, resources, risks, and budgets across all studies within the assigned program
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight to Clinical Trial Leads and broader Clinical Operations teams
- Support preparation and presentation of operational recommendations, risks, mitigations, and key decisions for governance meetings and senior leadership reviews
- Oversee study and program budgets, forecasts, vendor performance, and resource planning
- Lead proactive risk identification, issue management, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, including CROs and specialized vendors, to ensure successful program delivery
- Contribute to reviewing and developing clinical development documents including protocols, Clinical Study Reports, Investigator Brochures, DSURs, briefing books, and regulatory submission materials
- Drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and implementation of operational best practices
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and leadership development support to Clinical Operations colleagues and junior operational leaders
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, GCP requirements, company SOPs, and quality standards
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, or a related discipline
- Minimum 10 years of experience within clinical research, clinical development, or clinical operations
- Significant experience managing global Phase I-IV clinical programs and multi-study development portfolios
- Demonstrated expertise in clinical project and program management, including budget ownership, forecasting, risk management, and resource planning
- Proven experience leading cross-functional global teams in a matrix environment
- Experience with CRO oversight, vendor management, and governance interactions
- Strong understanding of global drug development processes, ICH-GCP guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions and major development milestones is preferred
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
- Excellent strategic thinking, prioritization, and decision-making skills
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across complex organizations
- Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced global environment
- Strong financial acumen and budget management experience
- High level of learning agility, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and clinical development systems
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills