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About the Role

Own the end-to-end clinical operational strategy and delivery of Phase I -IV studies, including registrational trials, within a hybrid-sourcing or in-house model. Lead large-sized global clinical trial teams in a matrix organization, directing, influencing, and motivating stakeholders across closely related and broader functional areas to create a high-performing, positive working climate. Develop and drive the clinical trial strategy while maintaining full accountability for successful project execution, including the delivery of clinical operational budgets, timelines, and quality standards as agreed upon by Governance Committees. Align trial activities with organizational goals, the Clinical Operations Team, and the Global Program Strategy Team. Filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate complex and dynamic information from a diverse range of internal and external sources to address operational and organizational challenges in a holistic manner, proactively mitigating risks. Serve as a mentor within and beyond the team, acting as a best-practice resource across your discipline and technical functional teams. Ensure all study management activities are completed in full compliance with SOPs, Working Instructions, and local regulatory guidance, including ICH-GCP, and will lead audit activities and provide interview responses as required. Contribute to non-study-related initiatives alongside study assignments, provide independent reports and updates to senior management, and demonstrate a high level of creativity and innovation to support projects from a strategic perspective, predicting outcomes and driving toward goal achievement.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end clinical operational strategy and delivery of Phase I -IV studies
Lead large-sized global clinical trial teams in a matrix organization
Develop and drive the clinical trial strategy
Maintain full accountability for successful project execution
Align trial activities with organizational goals
Filter, prioritize, analyze, and validate complex and dynamic information
Serve as a mentor within and beyond the team
Ensure all study management activities are completed in full compliance with SOPs, Working Instructions, and local regulatory guidance, including ICH-GCP
Lead audit activities and provide interview responses as required
Contribute to non-study-related initiatives
Provide independent reports and updates to senior management
Demonstrate a high level of creativity and innovation to support projects from a strategic perspective

Requirements

At least 8 years in clinical research in a CRO or Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology Industry environment
At least 7 years of in-depth knowledge and experience in clinical trial management including managerial responsibility
Expert experience in multiple Therapeutic Areas
Strong professional experience in relevant disciplines
Substantial project management experience
Strong market and competitor knowledge
Expert experience in all aspects of clinical study planning and startup (including budget and resource planning)
Expert experience in executing the complete range of clinical study activities from start up through final study report
Strong leadership competencies and influencing skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to foster partnerships across projects and multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Clinical trial management
Leadership
Influencing
Communication (oral and written)
Partnership building
Project management
Market and competitor knowledge
Clinical study planning and startup
Clinical study execution
Mentoring

Location

Feltham, UK

Work Type

On-site (3 days per week)
Hybrid

Experience Level

8+ years in clinical research
7+ years in clinical trial management
Managerial responsibility

Education Level

Advanced degree desirable (MPH, MS, MA, MBA, PharmD)
PM certification desirable

About the Company

Colleagues across the globe innovate with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics.
The company dreams big and is passionate about caring for its rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet.
The company is always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable.
Purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives.
Develops medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility.
Teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity to help patients at every stage of life.
Offers a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.
Believes that a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences drives excellence and innovation, strengthening the ability to lead in science and technology.
Committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at their own pace.
Building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress.
Dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity.