Clinical Operations Leader — Trials, Compliance & Team Growth

KCR Placement; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Global EAP LifeWorks

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON Strategic Solutions seeks a Clinical Operations Manager to oversee multicenter clinical trials in a sponsor-dedicated model, ensuring on-time delivery, regulatory compliance, and high-quality data. You will drive planning, cross-functional collaboration, and issue resolution across the development lifecycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and stakeholder engagement, with travel about 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare field.
• Extensive clinical operations experience with regulatory knowledge.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Proficient in project management tools and process optimization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence.
• Willingness to travel ~30%.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and execution of clinical trials.
• Engage cross-functional teams to optimize trial design and efficiency.
• Monitor trial progress and performance metrics.
• Mentor junior staff and foster collaboration within the team.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to facilitate clear communication.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare-related field

Job description

ICON Strategic Solutions seeks a Clinical Operations Manager to oversee multicenter clinical trials in a sponsor-dedicated model, ensuring on-time delivery, regulatory compliance, and high-quality data. You will drive planning, cross-functional collaboration, and issue resolution across the development lifecycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, team development, and stakeholder engagement, with travel about 30%.