Clinical Operations Area Head, European Union region

F. Hoffmann-La Roche Gruppe; Brussel; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A global pharmaceutical company seeks a Clinical Operations Area Head in Brussels to lead clinical trial execution across multiple countries. The successful candidate will have significant experience in clinical research and a proven track record in managing multi-country teams. This role involves ensuring operational excellence and fostering collaboration with senior leaders. Applicants should possess an advanced degree in a relevant field and have strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in clinical research, especially in trial operations.
• Track record of leading multi-country clinical teams.
• Strong skills in coaching and development.

Responsabilités

• Lead multi-country clinical trial delivery ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Identify barriers and implement solutions for study delivery.
• Represent country teams' needs in global forums.

Connaissances

Leadership in clinical research

Data-driven decision making

Cross-cultural communication

Team management

Operational excellence

Formation

PhD, MD, PharmD, or MSc

Description du poste

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

At Roche/Genentech Pharma Product Development Global Clinical Operations (PDG), we are determined to transform drug development and realize our Pharma Ambition to deliver 20 transformative medicines addressing diseases with the highest societal burden by 2029.

This role is equally open to Roche Pharma locations in the following locations: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain.

The Opportunity

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for clinical operations? We're looking for a Clinical Operations Area Head to lead and oversee clinical trial execution across multiple countries. In this senior leadership role, you will act as the bridge between country clinical operations teams and global study leadership, ensuring our studies are delivered with excellence in performance, quality, and speed. You'll drive operational excellence and compliance while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Lead multi-country clinical trial delivery: Oversee trial execution across your area, ensuring on-time, high-quality, and efficient study delivery.
• Champion operational excellence: Proactively identify and remove barriers, implementing solutions that enable faster, smoother study delivery.
• Advocate for countries: Represent the needs and perspectives of country teams in global forums, making sure their voices are heard.
• Drive performance through data: Monitor and analyze key performance metrics to identify trends and opportunities, using data-driven insights to optimize trial execution.
• Forge strong partnerships: Collaborate with other functional heads, senior leaders, and external stakeholders to achieve business objectives and ensure clinical trial success.

Who You Are

You are a proven leader with a strong background in clinical research and a track record of successfully leading (multi-)country team(s). You excel at managing complexity and influencing without direct authority in a matrixed environment. You are a strategic and analytical thinker who is committed to operational excellence and dedicated to developing people.

You have the following qualifications:

• Significant and broad experience in clinical research, particularly in regional or global trial operations.
• A proven track record of leading (multi-)country clinical teams and achieving high-performance outcomes.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and development skills.
• Experience in using performance metrics and data-driven decision-making to guide strategy and execution.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and cross-cultural capabilities.
• An advanced degree in a related field (PhD, MD, PharmD, or MSc is preferred).

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advancing science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.