Head of Clinical Operations, Northern Europe, Uxbridge
Client: Bristol Myers Squibb
Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: c2446e562c5c
Job Views: 7
Posted: 20.02.2025
Expiry Date: 06.04.2025
Job Description:
Job Title: Head of Clinical Operations, Northern Europe
Job Location: Uxbridge, UK
Job Location Type: Hybrid
Job Contract Type: Full-time
Job Seniority Level: Executive
Leading the Regional Clinical Operations team for Northern Europe, you will be accountable for, and drive, clinical trial delivery across the region. You will lead a large team of clinical operations professionals across the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, and influence clinical trial strategy in these countries.
Your responsibilities will include driving results, high performance, maintaining quality and compliance, and fostering a strong, effective team dynamic. Your impact will extend beyond your team, influencing the broader culture of the organisation.
If you are passionate about clinical operations and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Key elements of the role
* Strategic planning of clinical operations activities for the region
* Leadership, including line management, partnering and development of managers; leadership of a department of approximately 100 team members across six countries
* Support in coordinating the work assignments and performance of Clinical Operations staff
* Anticipates resource needs and provides workload evaluations and task assignments
* Tracks and manages metrics and compliance
* Point of Contact for FSP staff within the country
* Managing the hiring, performance management and succession planning of staff
* Ensuring collaboration and information sharing with local country cross-functional stakeholders
* Ensure effective external partnerships with Clinical Study Sites, Investigators, Pharma Trade Associations, Ministry of Health and Health Authorities
* Support Audits and Health Authority inspections
* Ensure Study Corrective Action / Preventative Action (CAPA) implementation
* Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with and influence individuals at all levels of the organization
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Bachelors or Masters degree within life sciences or equivalent required
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in people and project management in a pharma/biotech/CRO organization
* Significant experience in the planning, conduct and management of clinical programs (Phase I-IV)
* Experience leading, managing, coaching and developing direct reports
Required Knowledge & Competences
* Demonstrated ability to drive project related activities
* In depth understanding of GCP, ICH Guidelines and other local guidance, regulation and codes of practice related to Clinical Research and Medical Affairs
* Understands the drug development process, from early to late stage, including lifecycle management
* Deep knowledge of clinical trial operations
* Knowledge of the external country clinical trial environment and stakeholders therein
The successful candidate will
* Demonstrate organisational and planning skills and independent decision-making ability
* Be passionate, accountable and innovative critical thinker
* Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal communication skills
* Be results oriented with proven track record in building effective, collaborative relationships
If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn't perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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