Director, Clinical Operations: Lead Global Trials & Teams

Neurocrine Biosciences; England; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead strategic planning and management of clinical studies across all phases. You will oversee CROs and vendors, ensuring studies run on time and within budget, while guiding development plans and timelines.

You will mentor a team of trial professionals, collaborate with Regulatory and QA, and drive excellence in program delivery across endocrine/rare disease indications. A dynamic, leadership‑driven environment awaits.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in scientific field with 12+ years of clinical research in pharma/biotech or CRO.
• Master's degree or MBA with 10+ years of similar experience may apply.
• Extensive managerial experience is required.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and EU directives is essential.
• Experience directing global studies, esp. endocrine/rare diseases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement clinical strategies using internal and external resources.
• Provide leadership to the Clinical Operations study team.
• Lead scientific and operational oversight across all study phases.
• Oversee CROs, external vendors and internal stakeholders to meet timelines and budgets.
• Manage career development and performance of direct reports.
• Establish and manage overall clinical program budgets and study budgets.
• Develop and maintain clinical trial timelines and critical metrics.
• Interface with Medical Directors on protocols and study reports.
• Collaborate with Regulatory and QA to support programs.
• Recruit, train, and mentor staff; manage cross-functional meetings.

Skills

Strategic vendor management

Global study leadership

ICh/GCP/FDA knowledge

Mentoring and development

Matrix organization execution

Budget & timelines oversight

Stakeholder management

Clinical operations strategy

Education

BS/BA in scientific field

Master's in scientific field or MBA

Job description

Neurocrine Biosciences is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead strategic planning and management of clinical studies across all phases. You will oversee CROs and vendors, ensuring studies run on time and within budget, while guiding development plans and timelines.

You will mentor a team of trial professionals, collaborate with Regulatory and QA, and drive excellence in program delivery across endocrine/rare disease indications. A dynamic, leadership‑driven environment awaits.