Director Clinical Operations

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

Job summary

Join a fast-growing clinical-stage biotech in Leeds as a Director of Clinical Operations. You will lead a vital Phase 2 clinical trial for innovative therapies targeting fibrotic respiratory diseases, manage a high-performing team, and drive patient recruitment efforts in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical operations leader with knowledge of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
• Proven track record of increasing site-level enrollment and patient recruitment.
• Experience in biotech startup or scale-up settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of execution for a Phase 2 clinical trial in progressive fibrotic lung disease.
• Drive site engagement and patient recruitment working with pulmonologists and investigators.
• Build and lead a high-performing clinical operations team.

Skills

Clinical operations leadership

Patient recruitment

Team management

Collaboration across departments

Job description

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Director Clinical Operations, Leeds, West Yorkshire

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Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Director of Clinical Operations (Fibrosis)

I'm partnered 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 working closely with pulmonologists, rheumatologists, and principal investigators.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to help shape clinical strategies for additional pipeline programs targeting chronic respiratory conditions.
• Build and lead a high-performing clinical operations team in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Partner directly with the CMO and senior leadership to ensure trial milestones are met efficiently.

Who You Are:

• Experienced clinical operations leader with hands-on knowledge of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF); Phase 1b/2 experience preferred.
• Proven track record of increasing site-level enrollment and accelerating patient recruitment.
• Comfortable working in biotech startup or scale-up settings.
• Skilled at managing teams and collaborating across departments.

Why Join?

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

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