R&D Associate Director

Antal International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced professional to manage clinical trials in Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in science, and strong organizational skills. Proficiency in both English and Arabic is essential. This role will involve maintaining relationships with investigators and ensuring compliance with country regulations.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in science (or comparable).
• Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD) is preferred.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols in KSA.
• Proactively drive and track deliverables, timelines, and results for protocols.
• Oversee validations, site selection, and recruitment.
• Manage clinical trial execution across phases.
• Build and maintain relationships with investigators and external partners.

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities :

• Accountable for performance and compliance for assigned protocols in KSA, adhering to ICH / GCP and country regulations.
• Proactively drive and track deliverables, timelines, and results for assigned protocols.
• Oversee country and site validations, site selection, and recruitment. Review Monitoring Visit Reports and escalate issues.
• Serve as a primary contact for managing clinical trial execution across phases through III / IV. Liaise with local country Management team and represent GCTO in governance councils.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with investigators and external partners.

Requirements :

• More than 10 years ofexperience .
• Bachelor's degree in science (or comparable).
• Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD) is preferred.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic .
• Strong organizational and negotiation skills.

Priority Qualifications :

• Saudi Market experience .
• People Management experience (may include line management of GCTO staff).

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