Senior Director Clinical Operations

RBW Consulting; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech company in the UK is looking for a Senior Director of Clinical Operations to oversee the strategic direction of global clinical programs. This role requires a strong leader with experience in managing clinical trials and a strong background in life sciences. Responsibilities include leading resources, managing budgets, and maintaining relationships with partners. The ideal candidate has a degree in Life Sciences and experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree or equivalent.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven ability to manage clinical trials from start to finish.
• Biotech/pharma industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations resources and contribute to strategy.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and management of clinical studies.
• Manage relationships with pharmaceutical partners and suppliers.
• Develop training plans and mentor direct reports.
• Support regulatory submissions and investigator meetings.
• Engage in due diligence for in-licensing opportunities.
• Maintain relationships with pharma partners and suppliers.
• Improve operational efficiency and implement SOPs for trials.
• Collaborate across Clinical Operations and other departments.
• Represent the company at Investigator Meetings.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to handle large, complex budgets

Experience in leading and managing clinical trials

Clinical operations

Education

Undergraduate degree (Life Sciences preferred)

Job description

This range is provided by RBW Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Principal Recruitment Consultant | Clinical Operations | Global Recruitment

• Job Title: Senior Director Clinical Operations
• Therapeutic Area: Rare Neurology
• Company: Global Biotech
• Location: Remote in UK

RBW Consulting is excited to announce an opportunity to join our growing Biotech client as a Senior Director Clinical Operations and oversee the strategic direction of their assigned global clinical programs, globally. This company has secured series‑A funding and also raised hundreds of millions in post‑IPO equity.

The ideal candidate will have a strong personality and the ability to navigate internal cross‑functional relationships and will also have experience working in a Biotech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations resources and contribute to strategy and execution of global clinical programs.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and management of global clinical studies.
• Manage clinical operations in various regions, with potential global support.
• Coordinate with external service providers and internal teams to ensure timely and budget‑friendly project delivery.
• Help develop and plan clinical trial protocols and study plans.
• Support scenario planning and risk‑benefit analyses to align with corporate strategies.
• Identify best practices and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage resource strategies with internal and external groups for global drug development.
• Maintain relationships with pharmaceutical partners and suppliers.
• Ensure effective communication and information exchange across projects.
• Participate in clinical submission activities and regulatory meetings.
• Engage in due diligence for in‑licensing opportunities.
• Develop training plans, mentor, and conduct performance reviews for direct reports.
• Support the development and implementation of SOPs for clinical trials.
• Collaborate with various departments within and outside Clinical Operations.
• Represent the company at Investigator Meetings.

Requirements

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree (Life Sciences preferred) or equivalent.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a track record in leading and managing clinical trials from start to finish.
• Proven ability to handle large, complex budgets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

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About RBW Consulting

RBW Consulting is a life sciences talent & strategic consultancy with purpose, delivered through what we call Human Intelligence. We help life sciences businesses change the world by giving them the people, insight & networks to innovate and scale. We are proud of our role in helping companies deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients. We give back by playing an active role in funding initiatives that change lives. We’ve created a culture rooted in support, transparency and mutual commitment. We lead with our values from the inside; empowering and investing in our people is more important than short‑term commercial gain.

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