Clinical Operations Lead

Galderma Limited (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Galderma is seeking a Clinical Operations Lead in London to drive study delivery at investigator sites and collaborate with the global study team. The COL will oversee site activation, CRO management, and regulatory compliance to ensure quality and timely milestones.

With 5+ years in Clinical Operations and strong ICH/GCP knowledge, you will lead training, monitor sites, and contribute to Galderma's dermatology leadership globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years in Clinical Operations, incl. 3 years as CRA or similar.
• Experience with ICH/GCP and regulatory standards.
• Drug/device and biologics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as centralized contact for investigator sites, optimizing activation and performance.
• Oversee site identification, setup, and CRO oversight to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Monitor CRO CRA activities and ensure compliance with the monitoring plan.
• Set country/site-specific recruitment targets and study deliverables.
• Support vendor selection and review proposals, including UAT for study systems.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely documentation for investigators.
• Deliver training and coordinate CRA meetings.

Skills

Clinical Operations

Vendor management

Site management

Regulatory compliance

Study coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else. At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Job Title: Clinical Operations Lead Location: London, UK

Job Summary The Clinical Operations Lead (COL) has responsibility for the delivery of the studies at Investigator sites and is an active participant on the Galderma study team(s). The COL works in close collaboration with other Galderma COLs and CRAs, as well as the Global Study Team to ensure that quality and quantity commitments are achieved in a timely and efficient manner. This position may oversee other internal and external Sr. CRA/ CRA activities including vendor CRAs.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a specialized, centralized point of contact for clinical trial investigator sites, focusing on optimizing site selection, activation, and performance throughout the study lifecycle. Ensures quality, compliance, and proactive issue resolution, often managing decentralized capabilities like home health and ePRO, while fostering positive relationships with sites to support Galderma’s pipeline.
• 20% Oversee and coordinate clinical trial set up including being a significant contributor to site identification, selection and set-up; coordinate overall interaction with clinical study sites during trial maintenance; key member of Inspection Readiness task force to prepare sites for audits, monitor and support CRO site management activities to ensure quality and timeliness, manage site closure activities with the CRO
• 10% Manage, track and document CRO CRA activities by doing quality control of monitoring reports, tracking on-site visit frequency, review of monitoring metrics and organizing onsite sponsor oversight visits as appropriate; reviews compliance to the study monitoring plan
• 10% Establish country and/or site-specific recruitment targets and study deliverables (e.g. RA submissions, Interim Analysis, Database Lock etc) with internal / external CRAs and CPM/ CTMs to meet timelines
• 15% In collaboration with study Leadership and CPM/ CTM, participate in CRO and other third-party vendor selection; assist with the review of proposals, attending bid defenses (as required), and set up user acceptance testing (UAT) of systems for the study (e.g. EDC, IRT, central laboratory portals etc). This includes review of relevant vendor documentation (system specifications, validation etc.) and study plans
• 10% Ensure quality and compliance with relevant regulatory standards according to procedural documents (i.e., regulatory approvals before initiations), international guidelines such as ICH and GCP as well as relevant local regulations; ensure that appropriate documentation is available to the investigators in a timely manner
• 10% Coordinate, organize and deliver training at investigator meetings, and CRO/CRA training meetings; conduct Global and/or Local CRA meetings (as applicable)
• 10% Track, measure and report to CPM/ CTM any deviations versus planned as well as recruitment; take appropriate steps to ensure recruitment targets are met; collaborate with CPM/CTM to identify issues, trends, resolutions and/or corrective actions.
• 10% Assist the CPM/ CTM with the preparation of bid grids, budgets and significant study milestones, and hold CROs accountable for contracted tasks relating to monitoring and site quality, while making recommendations for appropriate outsourcing of required functions 5%

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field required
• Minimum of 5 years progressive relevant clinical experience in Clinical Operations, including 3 years as Clinical Research Associate or similar role with a pharmaceutical or biotechnology company and/or clinical research organization (CRO)
• Drug/device combination and biologics experience preferred
• Ability to manage a phase 1 or small phase 2 clinical trial
• Excellent knowledge of ICH/GCP, relevant local regulations, basic knowledge of GMP/GDP
• Solid understanding of the drug development process

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

For more information go to www.galderma.com/careers