Strategic Associate Director, Clinical Trial Operations

Medpace, Inc.; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Medpace is a leading CRO in Stirling, UK, seeking a Director of Clinical Trial Management (Operational role) to join our Clinical Trial Management Group. Oncology and other therapies welcome; remote flexibility available with relevant experience.

You will lead day-to-day operations and sponsor communications across trial phases in a dynamic team. Experience in Phases 1–4, CRO background preferred, and strong leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health or life science-related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Clinical Trial Management experience, CRO experience preferred.
• Experience in Phases 1-4; Phases 2-3 preferred.
• Strong leadership and project timeline management skills.
• Bid defense experience preferred and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide accountability for day-to-day operations of the project per contract and ICH/GCP.
• Serve as primary Sponsor contact for operational issues and study deliverables.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of protocol and therapeutic area.
• Provide cross-functional oversight of internal project team members and training.
• Review study protocol, edit check specs, DAP, and final study report when applicable.
• Develop operational project plans and manage risk assessment and execution.
• Responsible for management of study vendors and site quality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder liaison

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or life science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Medpace is a leading CRO in Stirling, UK, seeking a Director of Clinical Trial Management (Operational role) to join our Clinical Trial Management Group. Oncology and other therapies welcome; remote flexibility available with relevant experience.

You will lead day-to-day operations and sponsor communications across trial phases in a dynamic team. Experience in Phases 1–4, CRO background preferred, and strong leadership skills are essential.