Regional Director, Clinical Operations - Middle East

Summit Therapeutics; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Therapeutics seeks a Director of Clinical Operations for the Middle East to lead regional trial execution across the region, driving startup, site activation, and investigator engagement. You will ensure GCP compliance and align with regulators and ethics committees while managing timelines and budgets.

The role requires a BA/BS with advanced degrees preferred, strong leadership, and extensive regional network across oncology.

Qualifications

• BA/BS required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience leading regional clinical operations.
• Strong knowledge of GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional clinical trial operations across the Middle East.
• Drive country-startup strategy and site activation.
• Ensure compliance with GCP, local regulations and company policies.
• Engage regulators, ethics committees and investigators.
• Oversee study performance, timelines, and budget.

Skills

Regional leadership

Operational planning

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

BA/BS

MS/PhD preferred

MBA preferred

PharmD preferred

Job description

Summit Therapeutics seeks a Director of Clinical Operations for the Middle East to lead regional trial execution across the region, driving startup, site activation, and investigator engagement. You will ensure GCP compliance and align with regulators and ethics committees while managing timelines and budgets.

The role requires a BA/BS with advanced degrees preferred, strong leadership, and extensive regional network across oncology.