Director Clinical Operations

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

Job summary

A fast-growing clinical-stage biotech in Northampton is looking for a Director of Clinical Operations to lead their Phase 2 clinical trial program for fibrotic diseases. The role involves overseeing trial execution, recruiting patients, and collaboration with medical teams while managing a dynamic operations team in a progressive environment.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical operations leader preferred with hands-on knowledge of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
• Proven track record of increasing site-level enrollment and patient recruitment.
• Comfortable in biotech startup or scale-up settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of execution for a pivotal Phase 2 clinical trial.
• Drive site engagement and collaborate with medical professionals.
• Build and lead a high-performing clinical operations team.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Operations

Patient Recruitment

Education

Hands-on knowledge of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Phase 1b/2 experience

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Northampton, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

Job Description:

Director of Clinical Operations (Fibrosis)

We are 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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