About this role
Are you passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence, and shaping the future of clinical research?
We are looking for a Manager II, Clinical Operations to lead a team of clinical research professionals across the UK/IRE. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within our evolving Clinical Network, supporting staff across both FSO and FSP delivery models.
What You'll Do
• Lead, coach and develop a team of clinical professionals. • Drive performance management, career development, engagement and succession planning. • Ensure high standards of quality, compliance and regulatory oversight. • Manage resource allocation, utilisation, workload forecasting and workforce planning. • Support recruitment, onboarding and talent development activities. • Partner with project teams, sponsors and operational leaders to ensure successful study delivery. • Champion continuous improvement, standardisation and operational excellence.
What We're Looking For
• Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing or a related field (or equivalent experience). • Minimum 5 years' clinical research experience gained within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environment • Experience supporting global or regional clinical trial delivery. • Previous people leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams would be advantageous. • Ability to balance employee engagement with performance accountability. • Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP and quality requirements. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and coaching skills.
Why Join Us? This role offers a unique opportunity to lead talent across both FSO and FSP business models, providing broad exposure to different sponsors, therapeutic areas and operational environments. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team while helping to shape the future of our Clinical Network and develop the next generation of clinical leaders. If you're a people-focused leader who thrives on developing others, driving performance, and making an impact across clinical operations, we would love to hear from you.
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