Trial Operations Innovation & Excellence Leader

argenx

Zürich

Hybrid

CHF 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

argenx is seeking a Director, Trial Operations Excellence & Innovation Lead to shape and execute a strategic transformation across Clinical Trial Operations. You will drive future capabilities, including imaging, Digital Health Technologies, decentralized trials, automation, and AI-enabled processes, partnering with CROs and assets to accelerate development timelines.

Based in Belgium, Switzerland, or the US (EST), you will lead cross-functional teams, ensure inspection readiness, and enable

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Nursing, Medicine, or related discipline.
Minimum 12 years of global clinical operations experience.
Experience leading strategic change initiatives across multiple functions and geographies.

Responsibilities

Define and execute the Trial Operations strategic transformation roadmap aligned with argenx vision.
Identify future capability requirements to support portfolio growth and complex trial designs.
Serve as a thought leader for innovative trial operations approaches and emerging technologies, including AI.
Translate strategic priorities into executable programs with measurable outcomes.
Establish governance frameworks and present progress to senior leadership.
Oversee centers of excellence for imaging, DHT, wearables, and decentralized trials.