Senior Director Clinical Operations

CozensWain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Birmingham is seeking a Clinical Operations Leader to drive the strategy and execution of global clinical programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong personality, experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments, and proven skills in managing large budgets. Responsibilities include leading clinical teams, overseeing clinical study management across regions, and participating in regulatory submissions. The position offers a competitive salary between £120,000 and £140,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong personality with excellent ability to navigate cross-functional relationships.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments, leading clinical trials end-to-end.
• Proven capability managing large, complex budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations teams and contribute to strategy and execution of global clinical programs.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and management of clinical studies across multiple regions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop and review clinical trial protocols and study plans.
• Support scenario planning, risk assessments, and operational best practices to improve efficiency.
• Manage resource strategies for global drug development initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensure clear communication and information sharing across projects.
• Participate in regulatory submissions, meetings, and due diligence for in-licensing opportunities.
• Mentor teams, conduct performance reviews, and support SOP development for clinical trials.
• Represent the company at Investigator Meetings and other external events.

Skills

Strong personality with excellent ability to navigate cross-functional relationships

Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments

Proven capability managing large, complex budgets

Excellent verbal and written communication

Job description

Clinical Operations Leader

Qualifications

• Strong personality with excellent ability to navigate cross-functional relationships.
• Experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments, leading clinical trials end-to-end.
• Proven capability managing large, complex budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations teams and contribute to strategy and execution of global clinical programs.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and management of clinical studies across multiple regions.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely, cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop and review clinical trial protocols and study plans.
• Support scenario planning, risk assessments, and operational best practices to improve efficiency.
• Manage resource strategies for global drug development initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with pharmaceutical partners, vendors, and suppliers.
• Ensure clear communication and information sharing across projects.
• Participate in regulatory submissions, meetings, and due diligence for in-licensing opportunities.
• Mentor teams, conduct performance reviews, and support SOP development for clinical trials.
• Represent the company at Investigator Meetings and other external events.

Benefits

• Salary : £120,000 - £140,000 + benefits (DOE)