Director, Study Start Up – UK (Clinical Trials Lead)

41 Premier Research Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Director of Study Start Up in the United Kingdom to lead SSU teams and drive timelines in the region. The role requires managing staffing, resources and ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP and ISO14155, plus strong regulatory knowledge across FDA and EU procedures.

The candidate should have 7–9 years in health sciences, direct start-up experience, and 5–7 years of people management. Join a team focused on transforming life-changing ideas into new medicines and devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a clinical, scientific or health related field.
• 7–9 years of related health sciences experience; trials support or pharma experience preferred.
• Direct start-up experience is highly preferred.
• 5–7 years of personnel management experience.
• Expertise in ICH/GCP and ISO14155 requirements and country regulatory knowledge.
• Knowledge of FDA and European regulatory procedures and contracts applicability.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate oversight for SSU performance and teams within the region.
• Manage staffing and resources to ensure departmental utilization and project timelines.
• Help SSU team improve knowledge, presentation skills and accountability.
• Partner with VP to improve global SSU efficiencies and processes.
• Collaborate with US and other regions to align goals and use consistent approaches.
• Ensure SSU processes are proactive and contractually compliant.
• Apply risk management principles across SSU activities.

Skills

Study Start Up

People Management

ICH/GCP knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical Trials experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a clinical/scientific/health field

Job description

Premier Research is seeking a Director of Study Start Up in the United Kingdom to lead SSU teams and drive timelines in the region. The role requires managing staffing, resources and ensuring compliance with ICH/GCP and ISO14155, plus strong regulatory knowledge across FDA and EU procedures.

The candidate should have 7–9 years in health sciences, direct start-up experience, and 5–7 years of people management. Join a team focused on transforming life-changing ideas into new medicines and devices.