Director Clinical Operations

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

Job summary

A fast-growing clinical-stage biotech is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to oversee their global Phase 2 clinical trial program for innovative therapies targeting fibrotic and inflammatory respiratory diseases. The role involves direct leadership and requires extensive experience in clinical operations, particularly in relation to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical operations leader with knowledge of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis.
• Phase 1b/2 experience preferred.
• Proven track record in patient recruitment.
• Comfortable in biotech startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Phase 2 clinical trial execution.
• Drive site engagement and recruitment efforts.
• Collaborate on clinical strategies for pipeline programs.
• Build and lead the clinical operations team.

Skills

Clinical Operations Leadership

Site Engagement

Team Management

Patient Recruitment

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Director Clinical Operations, Peterborough

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Location: Peterborough, 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 a 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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