Clinical Site Manager Team Lead

UCB S.A.; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company is seeking a Clinical Site Manager Team Lead based in Slough, UK. The role focuses on leading a team of Clinical Site Managers to ensure operational excellence in clinical studies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of experience in the industry, with strong leadership and site management expertise. This position offers a hybrid work model, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of clinical development processes and site management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and drive a global team of Clinical Site Managers.
• Oversee site performance for clinical trials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators and key opinion leaders.
• Ensure compliance with monitoring activities and regulatory requirements.
• Drive process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Site Management

Communication

Collaboration

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Make your mark for patients

We are looking for a Clinical Site Manager Team Lead who is passionate, agile, and collaborative to join us in our Global Clinical Sciences and Operations (GCSO) team, based in our Brussels office in Belgium; Slough office in the UK; Monheim office in Germany or Raleigh office in the US.

About the role

You will be working in a team that leads and supports Clinical Site Managers to maximize site performance in clinical studies. Your focus will be on operational excellence and expertise in Site Management, effective study start-up, mentorship, and ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and regulations. You will play a key role in building strong relationships with Investigators and both internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, innovative clinical research.

Who you’ll work with

You will be working in a diverse, global team of Clinical Site Managers and collaborating closely with internal and external partners, including Clinical Research Organizations, patient value drivers, and clinical strategic partners. Together, you will ensure the successful delivery of clinical studies and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor, and drive a global team of Clinical Site Managers to achieve high standards and personal development.
• Oversee site performance, ensuring optimal planning, conduct, and data collection for clinical trials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with investigators, sites, and key opinion leaders throughout the study lifecycle.
• Ensure all monitoring activities comply with standard operating procedures, good clinical practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Support the development and revision of study documents and monitoring tools.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to organizational effectiveness.

Interested? For this role we’re looking for the following education, experience and skills

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects in a global environment.
• Strong knowledge of clinical development processes and site management techniques.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and people management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment.

Are you ready to ‘go beyond’ to create value and make your mark for patients? If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

About us

UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, focusing on neurology and immunology. We are over 9.000 people in all four corners of the globe, inspired by patients and driven by science.

Why work with us?

At UCB, we don’t just complete tasks, we create value. We aren’t afraid to push forward, collaborate, and innovate to make our mark for patients. We have a caring, supportive culture where everyone feels included, respected, and has equal opportunities to do their best work. We ‘go beyond’ to create value for our patients, and always with a human focus, whether that’s on our patients, our employees, or our planet. Working for us, you will discover a place where you can grow, and have the freedom to carve your own career path to achieve your full potential.

At UCB, we’ve embraced a hybrid-first approach to work, bringing teams together in local hubs to foster collaborative curiosity. Unless expressly stated in the description or precluded by the nature of the position, roles are hybrid with 40% of your time spent in the office.

UCB is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions will be made without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on [e-mail]. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments; we will not be able to support you through this channel.