Director, Clinical Study Start-Up (UK)

Premier Research Group

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Job summary

Premier Research Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director, Study Start Up to lead SSU activities across regions. You will oversee SSU performance, manage staffing, drive timelines, and collaborate with global teams to improve efficiency and compliance with ICH/GCP and ISO14155.

This role requires significant experience in clinical trials, regulatory knowledge, and contract familiarity, offering a strategic leadership position in the SSU program.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, scientific or health field.
  • 7–9 years in health sciences or clinical trials; pharma experience preferred.
  • Direct experience in study start up highly preferred.
  • 5–7 years of people management experience.
  • Expertise in ICH/GCP and ISO14155 and regulatory requirements.
  • Working knowledge of FDA and European regulatory procedures.
  • Knowledge of site/institution contracts.

Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight for SSU performance within the assigned region.
  • Manage staffing and resources to ensure regional utilization.
  • Drive SSU teams to meet project timelines.
  • Collaborate with regional and US SSU management to align goals.
  • Apply risk management principles to SSU processes.
  • Ensure SSU processes comply with contractual requirements.

Skills

Study Start Up
Personnel management
ICH/GCP
ISO14155
Regulatory knowledge (FDA/EU)
Contracting
Clinical trials

Education

Bachelor’s degree in clinical/scientific/health field

Job description

Premier Research Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Director, Study Start Up to lead SSU activities across regions. You will oversee SSU performance, manage staffing, drive timelines, and collaborate with global teams to improve efficiency and compliance with ICH/GCP and ISO14155.

This role requires significant experience in clinical trials, regulatory knowledge, and contract familiarity, offering a strategic leadership position in the SSU program.

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