Global Clinical Operations Lead

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Welwyn Garden City is seeking a Global Clinical Operations Lead. This role involves leading global clinical studies, managing operational plans, and ensuring vendor performance while offering hybrid working conditions. Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in clinical trial management and a strong background in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of global study management experience.
• Hands-on experience in the pharmaceutical industry, for pharma, biotech or CRO.
• Strong knowledge of drug development regulations, including ICH and GCP.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional global working groups and study teams.
• Develop operational plans and manage clinical study budgets.
• Manage relationships with vendors and stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical trial management

Global study management

Vendor management

Pharmaceutical industry knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

University degree in life sciences or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

CK Group are recruiting for 4 X Global Clinical Operations Lead to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry, at their site based in Welwyn Garden City, on a contract basis, initially for 6 months. This role allows hybrid working, with two days per week on site in Welwyn Garden City and 3 days remotely. Please bear in mind that these requirements may change over time.

Salary

PAYE £339.27 - £376.97 per day or UMB £450 - £500 per day (inside of IR35).

Global Clinical Operations Lead Role

• Lead or contribute to one or more cross-functional global working groups, contribute to global Study Teams.
• Drive Operational Excellence by developing operational plans, creating & managing clinical study budget & overseeing the consistency of operations.
• Manage vendors & stakeholders by managing relationships with vendors & cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee performance of vendors and third-party providers.
• Lead and influence by establishing yourself as a leader within the team, being recognized as a thought leader who inspires others to perform at their best and learn from best practices.

Your Background

• Demonstrable previous experience in clinical trial management.
• 3-5 years global study management experience (managing studies/trials on a global level).
• Hold a university degree or equivalent years of experience, preferred focus in life sciences.
• Possess strong working knowledge of the drug development process and respective regulations, including ICH and GCP guidelines.
• Hands on, with experience working in the pharmaceutical industry, either for pharma, biotech or CRO.

Company

Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

Location

This role is based a minimum of two days on-site, in Welwyn Garden City, with the remainder of the week working remotely.

Apply

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Note

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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