Associate Director, Clinical Operations

BioSpace; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Immunocore is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to oversee complex study programs and lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely, budget-conscious, and high-quality delivery. The role requires extensive experience in biotech/pharma clinical operations and global study oversight.

You will provide strategic operational input across trial documents, manage budgets, and interact with senior leadership to drive regulatory milestones and study success.

Qualifications

• BA/BS or higher in science related field.
• At least 10 years relevant experience in biotech/pharma and/or CRO with focus on clinical study/project management.
• Experience in oncology, autoimmune, or infectious disease projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (GCP/ICH/US CFR) and global regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational delivery of complex programs or studies ensuring milestones are met within budget and quality.
• Serve as key point of contact for assigned programs in the operations team.
• Participate in program strategy meetings and guide operational strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver programs on time and within budget.
• Develop program/study operational plans including scenarios that optimize delivery and value.
• Review clinical documents (synopsis, protocols, study reports) for expert input.
• Provide regular executive updates to senior management.
• Ensure inspection readiness and manage spend with outsourcing and finance teams.
• Sponsor CRO/vendor selection and management throughout the study lifecycle.
• Support governance with vendors and participate in department initiatives.

Education

BA/BS in science

Tools

MS Office

Immunocore IRT

EDC systems

SharePoint

Job description

Vacancy Name

Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Vacancy No

VN905

Employment Type

Full Time

Location of role

Gaithersburg, MD, Radnor, PA

Department

Clinical Operations

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Director of Clinical Operations is accountable for overseeing a complex study or portfolio of studies, as well as managing cross-functional teams to ensure delivery in accordance with established timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Accountable for the operational delivery of one or more complex programs or studies, ensuring the program/study deliverables and milestones are met with quality and within budget
• Be the key point of contact for assigned program/studies in the operational team for portfolio leaders
• Participate in program strategy meetings, contributing to the operational strategy of program/studies.
• Lead and collaborate with cross-functional team to oversee the performance for all activities to deliver the program/study on time.
• Create strong strategic partnerships with colleagues in cross functional team members to ensure consistent approaches to program/study delivery, data collection and reporting across a program.
• Provide direction and support to Clinical Operations team members. Develop the program/study strategy operational plans including model scenarios for optimal program/study delivery linked to value drivers and implications on time, quality, risk and budget.
• Review and provide expert Clinical Operations input into clinical documents related to the drug development process including study synopsis & protocols, clinical study reports, and all project plans.
• Provides regular executive updates to senior management.
• Oversee delivery quality, ensure inspection readiness at all times and interact regularly with Program/Study team members around issues / risks / successes with study delivery as they occur.
• Support study budget negotiations and management of Clinical Operations spend related to study execution. Works closely with Outsourcing Management, Finance, and Clinical Operations Leadership to ensure budgets are accurate.
• Play an active part in external service provider selections, including Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and other vendors as necessary. Ensure the appropriate CRO is identified and vetted and managed through the life of the study.
• Work with internal, and external teams as required, ensuring the programs are initiated and managed in line with company strategy and key clinical and regulatory milestones.
• Proactively identifies and communicates program/study issues that will impact budget, resources and timelines. Escalates as appropriate
• May participate in governance committee with Vendors.
• May lead and/or contributes to department initiatives and assists in the design and implementation of standardized work processes.
• Provide expert and collegiate support to other members of the drug development team to ensure full success of the company’s portfolio and regulatory milestones
• Assist in SOP and working instruction development, review and approval

Supervisory Responsibility

• Effectively manage resources to ensure appropriately skilled and high performing staff members are assigned to support the effective execution of the portfolio and achieve program objectives. Responsible for ensuring appropriate scientific and operational training for staff members.
• Identification of high-performance team members and working on team development

Essential Qualifications

Education, Experience and Knowledge:

• BA / BS. or higher in science related field (biological science, pharmacy or other health related discipline)
• At least 10 years relevant experience in a biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, including majority of time in clinical study/project management.
• Experience must include early phase clinical studies/Phase I-III studies and global/international studies or programs
• Experience in oncology, Autoimmune or Infectious Disease is highly desired.
• Demonstrated computer skills; proven functional knowledge of Microsoft packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, MS Project, SharePoint) and ability to develop proficiency in relevant Immunocore IRT and EDC systems and programs
• Experience in applying the principles of effective clinical project practices, achieving agreed outcomes. Supporting and influencing key stakeholders where required for the successful delivery of projects
• Vendor Oversight experience
• Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EUCTD, and ICH GCP. Awareness of local country requirements is also required.
• Demonstrated excellence in project/program management and matrix leadership
• Understands and applies the principles of GCP, ICH, GDP and relevant CFRs is required
• Creating and maintaining healthy, creative, relationships with study sites and principle investigators; helping to support and influence where required
• Experience presenting high level presentations, both orally and in writing using organizational skills to complement this
• Ability to work independently
• Ensure an enthusiastic and open attitude towards continuous professional development

Non-Essential Qualifications

• Experience with immunotherapies in Oncology would be an advantage

US Salary Range

$175,000-$190,000

About The Company

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.