Global Clinical Study Director

TFS HealthScience; Dubai; On-site; AED 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

TFS HealthScience in the United Arab Emirates is a leading global mid-size CRO, partnering with biopharma across the full clinical development journey. The Project Director will lead the operational planning, execution and oversight of global studies, including observational and interventional designs, while ensuring delivery within time, budget and quality.

You will manage external vendors and sponsors, oversee study budgets and contracts, guide cross-functional teams, and drive governance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience in clinical project delivery within the pharmaceutical or CRO industry.
• Strong knowledge of interventional and observational study models, GCP/ICH guidelines and real-world evidence frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional study teams in the delivery of complex clinical and real-world evidence projects.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective governance, study design and operational feasibility.
• Oversee external service providers (e.g. CROs) ensuring study delivery aligns with expectations and standards.
• Manage study budgets, contracts, timelines and compliance with internal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership in process improvement initiatives and contribute to evidence delivery best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

TFS HealthScience in the United Arab Emirates is a leading global mid-size CRO, partnering with biopharma across the full clinical development journey. The Project Director will lead the operational planning, execution and oversight of global studies, including observational and interventional designs, while ensuring delivery within time, budget and quality.

You will manage external vendors and sponsors, oversee study budgets and contracts, guide cross-functional teams, and drive governance,