Director, Clinical Trial Innovation & Impact

Kerr Dental

Dublin

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior innovator to champion technology-led improvements in clinical trials. You will shape which innovations move forward, supervise implementation, and optimize trial design for patient-centric outcomes.

You will lead cross-functional teams, influence stakeholders in a matrix organization, and ensure opportunities are identified, evaluated for value, and scaled across the portfolio with regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

Significant hands-on experience delivering innovation and tech-led solutions within clinical trials.
Strong understanding of the clinical landscape, drug development lifecycle, and patient-centric trial design.
Experience identifying opportunities and driving adoption of innovative solutions, including AI-driven.
Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders in a complex matrix.
Experience evaluating solutions across the lifecycle with risk assessment and value-driven decisions.
Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.
Bachelor's in Life Sciences or related discipline; advanced degree advantageous.
Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

Act as the voice of innovation within the GCO sub-team.
Shape decisions on which innovations are pursued and how implemented.
Continuously seek opportunities to improve design and delivery of trials.
Bring a portfolio and business impact mindset to uncover where innovation adds value.
Partner across a complex matrix to influence and deliver innovation strategies.
Ensure new opportunities are identified, implemented and scaled across the portfolio.