Clinical Operations Development Lead

Il y a 17 heures

Brussel Hoofdstad, Belgique Proclinical Télétravail Temps plein 120 000 € - 160 000 € Contrat

Ready to lead global clinical programs that shape the future of patient care while driving development strategy from early planning through execution?

Proclinical is seeking a Global Clinical Program Lead for a fully remote position based anywhere in BE, EU. This role is strategically important within global clinical development and combines clinical development strategy, program oversight, and cross-functional leadership. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the clinical development strategy for an assigned indication or asset, working closely with cross-functional teams such as Medical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and Project Management.

Responsibilities:

  • Co-lead the cross-functional Clinical Development Team alongside the Medical Development Lead.
  • Co-own the Clinical Development Plan, ensuring its alignment and execution.
  • Provide strategic Clinical Operations leadership for assigned indications or clinical programs.
  • Align the Clinical Development Plan with the Target Product Profile and broader asset strategy.
  • Oversee global clinical trials, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Manage clinical trial budgets and contribute to resource, timeline, and financial planning.
  • Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and oversee their implementation.
  • Ensure consistency and efficiency across trial setup, country/site selection, and study conduct.
  • Participate in CRO/vendor selection, governance, and performance management.
  • Act as a senior escalation point for operational issues in clinical trial management.
  • Contribute to regulatory-critical documents and interactions with health authorities.
  • Ensure audit and inspection readiness across assigned programs and trials.
  • Assume direct Clinical Trial Manager responsibilities for selected studies, if required.
  • Lead and develop Clinical Trial Managers and Clinical Trial Associates, where applicable.

Key Skills and Requirements:

  • Degree in medicine, biology, biomedical sciences, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience in Clinical Development or Clinical Operations.
  • Background in clinical monitoring and local/global trial management.
  • Proven leadership experience in global Clinical Operations within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
  • Expertise in managing complex clinical programs across multiple countries and stakeholders.
  • Strong understanding of global drug development and the clinical development lifecycle.
  • Experience with outsourced models, including CRO/vendor oversight.
  • Knowledge of ICH-GCP and international regulatory requirements.
  • Proficiency in managing clinical trial budgets, timelines, resources, and operational escalations.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic program-level perspectives with operational details.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Experience in rare disease, autoimmune, or immunology clinical trials is advantageous.
  • Previous line-management experience is a plus.