Director Clinical Operations

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical-stage biotech firm is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead their global Phase 2 trials for fibrotic diseases. The candidate will drive strategies, oversee trial execution, and manage a team in a progressive biotech environment. This role is ideal for experienced leaders passionate about advancing innovative therapies.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical operations leader with knowledge of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
• Proven track record of increasing site enrollment.
• Comfortable in biotech startup or scale-up settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Phase 2 clinical trial execution for fibrosis diseases.
• Drive patient recruitment and site engagement.
• Build and lead a high-performing clinical operations team.

Skills

Team Management

Cross-Department Collaboration

Patient Recruitment

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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Director of Clinical Operations (Fibrosis)

We are partnering with a fast-growing clinical-stage biotech focused on developing innovative therapies for fibrotic and inflammatory respiratory diseases. They are seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead their global Phase 2 clinical trial program.

What You’ll Do:

• Take ownership of a pivotal Phase 2 clinical trial in progressive fibrotic lung disease, overseeing all aspects of execution.
• Drive site engagement and patient recruitment efforts by collaborating with pulmonologists, rheumatologists, and principal investigators.
• Work with cross-functional teams to shape clinical strategies for pipeline programs targeting chronic respiratory conditions.
• Build and lead a high-performing clinical operations team in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Partner with senior leadership to ensure trial milestones are met efficiently.

Who You Are:

• Experienced clinical operations leader with knowledge of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF), preferably Phase 1b/2.
• Proven track record of increasing site enrollment and accelerating patient recruitment.
• Comfortable working in biotech startup or scale-up settings.
• Skilled in managing teams and cross-department collaboration.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to play a key role at a clinical-stage biotech advancing next-generation treatments for devastating respiratory diseases.

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