Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Site Management (Franchise Lead)

About the Role

This senior leadership role focuses on providing expert guidance and operational oversight in clinical programs within a specialized therapeutic franchise. You will engage closely with various internal teams to facilitate project delivery and promote operational excellence across complex clinical trials. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, mentoring staff, and driving scientific progress in a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere with a global healthcare impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical program lifecycle with therapeutic insights and operational management to guarantee effective study execution.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams to craft delivery strategies, overcome operational hurdles, and enhance project results.
• Ensure adequate resourcing and alignment of clinical projects under the designated franchise with stated operational objectives.
• Act as a principal contact point supporting franchise leadership in project management communication and strategic coordination.
• Participate in business development initiatives, including proposal defense and client engagements, by contributing clinical operations expertise.
• Guarantee comprehensive training for research teams covering protocols, SOPs, quality standards, and monitoring approaches.
• Work alongside quality assurance to identify training needs, promote continuous improvement, and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate coordination between project management, site management, and start-up teams to ensure smooth trial progress.
• Maintain consistent operational assessments focusing on quality metrics, site and data performance, project status, resource management, and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership duties including performance evaluations and fostering professional growth within the team.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in biological, physical, health sciences, pharmacy, or related fields.
• At least 8 years of clinical research experience in roles such as Clinical Research Associate or equivalent; or 10+ years if supplemented by comparable education and training.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in people management or team leadership within clinical operations.
• In-depth understanding of clinical trial processes, drug development pathways, and the biopharmaceutical sector.
• Proven experience managing or supporting Central Nervous System (CNS) clinical trials.
• Comprehensive knowledge of clinical protocols, therapeutic areas, operational processes, and global regulatory landscapes.
• Strong strategic mindset, problem-solving aptitude, and effective decision-making in complex settings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Capability to work collaboratively within diverse international teams and influence cross-functional outcomes.
• Innovative perspective aimed at continual process optimization and operational excellence.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Option to work fully remotely.
• Engagement in clinical research initiatives that directly enhance patient care.
• Collaborative culture with professionals experienced across global therapeutic and operational disciplines.
• Opportunity to shape clinical trial strategies and promote excellence on an international scale.
• Inclusive, supportive culture fostering teamwork and career advancement.
• Access to ongoing educational and professional development opportunities in clinical research.
• Collaborative interaction with experts across healthcare, science, and research sectors.
• Meaningful contribution with tangible impact on medical innovation and patient health outcomes.

Additional Information

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of an external partner company who handles all applications and subsequent recruitment stages. The hiring processes, including interviews and assessments, are managed internally by this partner. This position operates under data privacy regulations with AI tools supporting application review but final decisions remain human-led.