We have a great contract role for an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to work with one of our rapidly growing biotechnology clients. The role would be to help provide operational direction and leadership to one or more study teams to ensure delivery of all clinical study-related activities to meet study objectives in line with organisational strategic objectives.

This is a contract position and would be working remotely so is perfect for someone looking for a home-based role.

What the role involves:

• Working collaboratively within global study teams across multiple time zone
• Oversee the clinical study protocol development
• Contribute to scientific and clinical operational input for the development of trial- related documents and processes
• In collaboration with the clinical project lead, study patient recruitment, lead development of protocol level feasibility and provide input into other strategic start-up milestones
• Lead the team in the identification and selection of vendors and participate in the development, management, and tracking of the vendor budget/contract and performance
• Accountable for clinical study budgets including forecasting, to ensure efficient expenditure and minimal variance between actual and planned spend
• Working to lead internal and external meetings
• Ensure clinical data are collected and managed in accordance with the study monitoring plan and data quality standards
• Oversee the safety reporting processes at clinical study sites and ensures reporting timelines are met

What are are looking for:

• Great previous experience working as a Senior Clinical operations in industry
• Experience in influencing and negotiating at all levels and achieving team delivery
• Proven experience of all aspects of clinical studies including vendor/CRO management, working as part of a clinical development team and coordinating study level activities to deliver
• Experienced in managing global clinical projects, having led the development and implementation of risk management plans, managed study budgets and clinical study resourcing
• Experienced working on a global scale
• Strong leadership and motivational skills developed through all stages of the clinical studies
• Demonstrated consistent achievement of team delivery against commitments and goals
• Bachelor degree or equivalent in life sciences

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