Clinical Lead

RBW Consulting LLP; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Paid parental leave

Wellness programmes

Development & training

Inclusive culture

Job summary

RBW Consulting LLP is seeking a Clinical Lead to direct multi-regional clinical studies from startup through monitoring. You will coordinate site management, ensure timelines, and mentor clinical teams while liaising with sponsors and project managers.

The role requires proven leadership, exceptional organizational skills, and fluency in English to effectively communicate across regions and with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing advanced clinical monitoring and site management across multiple locations.
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to provide clear direction to clinical teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring clinical teams.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the project team across multi-regional clinical studies.
• Coordinate site management and monitoring activities and communicate status updates to the Project Manager.
• Support and coordinate feasibility, site identification and site selection activities for multi-regional studies.
• Lead and assist with preparation of initial ethics and regulatory submission packages.
• Oversee approval processes and timelines to ensure studies progress as planned.
• Support the Project Manager with applications for Investigational Product (IP) and ancillary import/export permits and licences.
• Work with the Project Manager to coordinate initial IP shipment across regions.
• Lead internal CRA meetings and teleconferences, preparing sections of the agenda and following up on specific actions.
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes and additional communication for internal meetings as required.
• Attend sponsor meetings and contribute to discussions, preparation of agendas and minutes as needed.
• Correspond directly with sponsors to provide information and updates where appropriate.

Skills

Clinical monitoring

Site management

Leadership

Coaching

English fluency

Job description

Clinical Lead Permanent | Competitive salary

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation operating in the clinical research and biotech space, partnering with sponsors on multi-regional studies. They are committed to gender equality and an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Their culture supports flexibility, professional growth and a genuine focus on wellbeing, making it a strong setting for experienced clinical professionals who want to lead impactful work.

The Opportunity

This Clinical Lead position is a senior role with responsibility for providing direction and guidance to project teams across regions. You will coordinate site management and monitoring activities, and act as a key link between the project team and Project Manager, ensuring clinical operations run smoothly from start-up through to ongoing monitoring. It is an opportunity to use your expertise to influence study delivery while supporting and mentoring clinical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction and guidance to the project team across multi-regional clinical studies.
• Coordinate site management and monitoring activities and communicate status updates to the Project Manager.
• Support and coordinate feasibility, site identification and site selection activities for multi-regional studies.
• Lead and assist with preparation of initial ethics and regulatory submission packages.
• Oversee approval processes and timelines to ensure studies progress as planned.
• Support the Project Manager with applications for Investigational Product (IP) and ancillary import/export permits and licences.
• Work with the Project Manager to coordinate initial IP shipment across regions.
• Lead internal CRA meetings and teleconferences, preparing sections of the agenda and following up on specific actions.
• Prepare agendas, meeting minutes and additional communication for internal meetings as required.
• Attend sponsor meetings and contribute to discussions, preparation of agendas and minutes as needed.
• Correspond directly with sponsors to provide information and updates where appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience performing advanced clinical monitoring and site management tasks across multiple locations at a senior level.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide clear direction to clinical teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring clinical teams.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in verbal and written English.

Why Join Our Client’s Team?

• Work in an inclusive environment where diversity is welcomed and everyone is treated with respect.
• Access flexible working options to help balance professional and personal commitments.
• Benefit from paid parental leave for both parents and flexible leave entitlements.
• Take part in wellness initiatives that support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Develop your career through ongoing development and training programmes.
• Contribute to meaningful clinical research and biotech projects with multi-regional impact.