Job Description Reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Operations, the Director, Clinical Operations will provide strategic direction for assigned clinical program(s) and will ensure that clinical stage programs achieve program objectives within established timelines, budget and quality standards. The Director will work closely and collaboratively in partnership with Clinical Development Operations Leadership, other development functions within Bicycle Therapeutics, and our CROs and vendors partners to ensure top quality execution of assigned program(s). Additionally, you will be responsible for optimizing cost efficiencies and continually seeking to improve clinical trial processes and resource utilization in close collaboration with all clinical partners and support functions. Lead the development strategy for assigned clinical program from a clinical operations perspective Act as the clinical operations representative to the Global Product Team(s), providing operational feasibility of clinical development plans and scenarios, including timeline, budget and resource requirements for assigned program(s) Provide support and oversight of study teams working under assigned program and ensure defined deliverables are met by proactively tracking and monitoring study specific trial management activities/systems. For early-stage programs, direct study management may be required Constantly challenge the status-quo and identify innovative solutions and improved processes for a more efficient and streamlined clinical trial execution. Provide continuous evaluation of Clinical Trial Operations processes to identify and address strengths and weaknesses to maintain competitive advantages. Participate in conferences / events / bid defense meetings and other initiatives to promote continuous departmental growth Ensure clinical trials within assigned program(s) are successfully executed with measurable results to include Key Performance Indicators. Support and manage oversight activities of all necessary vendors to ensure a high level of operational excellence is maintained Communicate with therapeutic thought leaders associated with assigned clinical program for feedback on study protocols, development plans, publications, etc. Ensure that Global and Local SOPs and ICH - GCP Guidelines / FDA Regulations are implemented in clinical trials and work closely with the Development and Quality Leadership to review current SOPs and develop new ones as needed Evaluate resourcing needs on an ongoing basis. Hire, supervise and train clinical operations personnel. Set annual goals, objectives and development plans for staff, provide performance feedback and conduct performance evaluations Other duties as assigned to support the clinical operations function and the clinical development organization