Director Clinical Operations

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

Job summary

A leading clinical-stage biotech is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to manage their global Phase 2 clinical trial for fibrotic diseases. In this pivotal role, you will lead trial execution, drive patient recruitment efforts, and collaborate with senior leadership to confirm timely milestone completion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess deep experience in clinical operations, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experienced clinical operations leader with knowledge of IPF.
• Track record of increasing site-level enrollment.
• Comfortable in biotech startup or scale-up settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a Phase 2 clinical trial.
• Drive patient recruitment with pulmonologists.
• Build and lead a high-performing clinical operations team.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Recruitment

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Experience in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Clinical trial management experience

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26.06.2025

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10.08.2025

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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 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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