Director, Clinical Data Operations

PHASTAR; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global biometric CRO as a Director of Clinical Data Operations. This senior role focuses on overseeing operational performance and talent development while ensuring excellence in customer success and project delivery. You'll be pivotal in driving business growth and maintaining high-quality deliverables in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Structured training and development plans

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical research or related data solutions, with leadership across multi-country operations.
• Proven track record managing people and projects.
• Familiarity with clinical development regulations and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line functional escalation for Engagement Managers for customer challenges.
• Monitor customer health across the region and implement resolutions.
• Collaborate with the Head of Function to develop regional strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Biometrics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field

Tools

QMS

ERP

Job description

Overview

THE COMPANY

Phastar is a multiple award-winning global biometric Contract Research Organization (CRO) that is accredited as an outstanding company to work for by Best Companies. We partner with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device organizations to provide the expertise and processes to manage and deliver on time, quality biostatistics, programming, data management and data science services. With offices across the UK, US, Germany, Denmark, Kenya, Australia, India, China and Japan, Phastar is the second largest specialized biometrics provider globally, and the largest in the UK.

Our unique approach to data analysis, “The Phastar Discipline”, has led us to build a reputation for outstanding quality. With this as our core focus, we’re looking for talented individuals who share our passion for quality and technical expertise to join our team.

WHY PHASTAR

Accredited as an outstanding company to work for, Phastar is committed to employee engagement, workplace satisfaction and ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, involvement in developing company-wide initiatives, structured training and development plans, and a truly supportive, fun and friendly environment.

What’s more, when you join our team, Phastar will plant a tree in your honour, as one of our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. So, not only would you get your dream job, you’ll also be helping to save the planet!

THE ROLE

The Director, Clinical Data Operationsis a senior functional leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, operational performance, and talent development of the Clinical Data Operations function across multiple countries within a designated region. This role works closely with the Head of Function (HOF) to develop, align, and execute functional strategies, ensuring excellence in customer success, project delivery, workforce planning, and operational compliance.

This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, playing a key role in driving functional alignment across regions, supporting business growth, championing change initiatives, and developing future leaders. The role embodies Phastar’s core values of Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, and Innovation, ensuring high-quality deliverables, customer satisfaction, talent development, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first line functional escalation for Engagement Managers for customer challenges, working proactively to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and implement effective resolutions
• Monitor customer health across the region, ensuring proactive engagement and value delivery
• Lead initiatives to enhance customer satisfaction, aligning with RFT quality goals and operational excellence frameworks
• Implement preventive measures to mitigate risks and maintain operational and delivery stability
• Support regional account development, particularly with complex or strategic customers, ensuring delivery excellence and customer retention
• Collaborate with the HOF to develop, execute, and oversee regional functional strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's broader objectives
• Own and drive regional KPIs (e.g., utilization, Right First Time (RFT) quality, QA compliance), collaborating closely with other Regional Directors across Operations to proactively identify areas for improvement, share best practices, and drive functional and cross-functional enhancements
• Oversee execution of regional strategic goals, acting as a key partner to senior leadership to champion initiatives that drive business growth, operational efficiency, and innovation
• Represent the function at leadership forums, driving cross-functional alignment and advocating for functional needs
• Provide oversight and governance of complex, high-risk, or critical deliverables to ensure quality, timeliness, and customer satisfaction
• Partner with Customer Success, Commercial, and the wider Operations Team to support large or complex opportunities, including new business development and resolution of escalations when needed
• Promote adherence to company processes, SOPs, policies, and governance frameworks in partnership with QA and Process Excellence teams
• Monitor and drive resource utilization and capacity management, ensuring optimal deployment to meet financial targets
• Drive Open Air compliance for workforce planning, resourcing, forecasting, and financial tracking, ensuring integrity of reporting and alignment with customer and business needs
• Champion continuous process optimization, including SOP development, CAPA processes, and functional best practice alignment

Qualifications

• Degree Biometrics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Data Science, or a related field
• Experience in clinical research, or related data solution areas, with leadership experience across multi-country operations
• Proven track record managing people, projects and functional areas to achieve operational excellence
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (including QA, HR, and Customer Success) and in matrixed organizations
• Proficiency in key systems (QMS, ERP) and understanding of clinical development regulations and best practices
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility at all organizational levels

APPLY NOW

With the world’s eyes focused on clinical trial data, this is a fantastic time to join an award-winning specialized biometric CRO that is renowned for its technical expertise, outstanding quality and cutting-edge data science techniques. We offer flexible working, part-time hours, structured training and development plans, continuous learning opportunities, and a competitive salary and benefits package. We’re committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance, within a supportive, fun and friendly working environment.

Should you feel that you have the right skill set and motivations for this position, please apply! Please note that we are considering candidates located anywhere in the UK as this role can be carried out remotely.

Phastar is committed to the principles and practices of equal opportunities and to encouraging the establishment of a diverse workforce. It is our policy to employ individuals on the basis of their suitability for the work to be performed and their potential for development, regardless of age, sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This includes creating a culture that fully reflects our commitment to equal opportunities for all.

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