Global Clinical Ops Director: Lead High-Impact Programs

EMD Serono, Inc.; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 196,000 - 293,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Compound Operational Lead (COL) within Global Development Operations to oversee planning and execution of clinical programs from First-in-human (FiH) to launch.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive patient-centric trial designs and ensure timely delivery. The role emphasizes governance content, budget stewardship, and leadership of large, matrixed teams across indications and geographies, focusing on compliance and operational

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree required; advanced degree preferred in Life Sciences or related field.
• 12+ years leading complex global clinical trial programs.
• 5+ years in senior leadership directing large-scale global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for clinical programs from FiH to launch and ensure milestones are met.
• Lead governance discussions and present operational content to governance bodies.
• Manage program budgets, forecasts, and resourcing within R&D financial standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including clinical, regulatory, and translational sciences.
• Drive patient-centric trial designs and state-of-the-art project management methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS degree

Advanced degree in Life Sciences preferred

Job description

EMD Serono, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Compound Operational Lead (COL) within Global Development Operations to oversee planning and execution of clinical programs from First-in-human (FiH) to launch.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive patient-centric trial designs and ensure timely delivery. The role emphasizes governance content, budget stewardship, and leadership of large, matrixed teams across indications and geographies, focusing on compliance and operational