About the Role
We are seeking a Global Clinical Operations Leader/Clinical Trial Manager to join our team in a remote position. As a Global Clinical Operations Leader/ Clinical Trial Manager, you will lead the clinical operations strategy and execution of global clinical trials. This role has direct accountability for delivering studies on time within budget and to the highest quality standards while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance.

You will serve as the primary clinical liaison to project leadership and sponsor teams coordinating cross functional contributors across regions and time zones. This is a highly visible leadership role suited for individuals who thrive in complex global environments and are comfortable making decisions in ambiguous situations. Success requires strong ownership, the ability to lead without close supervision and a history of delivering clinical trials within a CRO environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global clinical operations strategy and execution for assigned clinical trials.
• Drive study startup including site selection, monitoring strategy, and operational planning.
• Coordinate cross functional teams across geographies ensuring alignment on timelines quality and deliverables.
• Monitor study progress including recruitment retention data quality and timelines and take corrective action when needed.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Provide leadership direction and performance feedback to project team members.
• Function as primary point of contact for sponsors on clinical operations topics.
• Ensure compliance with ICH GCP regulatory requirements and internal processes.
• Oversee maintenance and quality of study documentation and central files.
• Support audits inspections and study closeout activities including database lock and archiving.
• Provide strategic oversight of the integrated data delivery (IDD) framework and champion a proactive data-quality culture

You will thrive in this role if you bring:

• Strong leadership decision making and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead global teams across cultures and time zones
• Ability to prioritize competing demands and remain accountable for outcomes
• A proactive mindset with strong ownership and sense of urgency
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced performance driven environment

Required Qualifications

• Degree in life sciences, nursing, or equivalent clinical research experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading clinical operations within a CRO environment
• Proven experience in roles such as Clinical Trial Manager, Clinical Project Manager or Clinical Operations Leader
• Experience leading complex global or multi-region studies
• Strong knowledge of ICH GCP regulatory requirements and clinical trial processes
• Experience coordinating cross functional teams and managing study timelines budgets and quality
• Proficiency with clinical systems and standard tools such as CTMS, EDC, and eTMF

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior monitoring experience or strong site engagement background
• Experience contributing to process improvements or operational excellence initiatives
• Familiarity with multiple therapeutic areas or late phase studies with priority given to those with Metabolic, Obesity, MASH, Ophthalmology and Dermatology / Immunology

The potential base pay range for this role is competitive and aligned to experience level location and demonstrated expertise. Additional incentives may be available based on performance and role scope.

This role is designed for experienced clinical leaders who are ready to take full ownership of global trial delivery. If you are looking for a position with clear accountability, high expectations and meaningful impact on patient outcomes this is the right opportunity.

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