Senior Manager, Clinical Operations

Planet Pharma; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical sector is seeking a Senior Manager for Clinical Operations to oversee global oncology trials. This role requires extensive experience in clinical trial management and a passion for advancing oncology research. The successful candidate will lead studies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and provide mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in clinical trial management, ideally within oncology.
• Hands-on oversight of global or regional trials.

Responsibilities

• Lead or coordinate global oncology studies ensuring quality and budget.
• Partner with global teams and vendors for seamless study execution.

Skills

Clinical Trial Management

Vendor Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Risk Identification

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Job description

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Recruitment Team Manager - EMEA at Planet Pharma

We’re seeking a Senior Manager, Clinical Operations to lead or support the execution of global clinical trials with a focus on regional oversight. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned clinical operations expert who is passionate about advancing oncology research and eager to make a meaningful impact on global development programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead or coordinate global and regional oncology studies, ensuring delivery on-time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Ensure clinical trial conduct aligns with ICH/GCP guidelines, FDA/EMA regulations, and internal SOPs.
• Partner cross-functionally with global teams, vendors, and CROs to ensure seamless study execution.
• Contribute to the development and review of essential study documents, including protocols, CRFs, operational manuals, and ensure inspection readiness.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members (note: this is not a line management role).

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in clinical trial management, ideally within oncology, and across Phases II and III.
• Hands-on oversight of global or regional trials with strong vendor and CRO management expertise.
• Skilled in risk identification, issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience with audit preparation or regulatory submissions is a plus.

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Research Services

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