Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Site Management (Franchise Lead)

About the Role

This opportunity is offered through a partner organization that manages all application steps. The position for Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Site Management (Franchise Lead) is located in Germany. Join a dynamic global clinical research entity dedicated to enhancing healthcare through innovative clinical trials and improved patient outcomes. This leadership role focuses on providing strategic and operational guidance across clinical programs within a specialized therapeutic franchise. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, steer project execution, and promote excellence in clinical study operations, thereby driving meaningful scientific progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead therapeutic and operational aspects throughout the clinical program and project delivery phases to ensure successful completion of assigned studies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to craft effective delivery plans, overcome operational obstacles, and maximize project success.
• Guarantee that clinical projects under the franchise are adequately staffed and aligned with project objectives.
• Act as a principal contact for project management franchise leadership to facilitate communication and alignment of strategic goals.
• Support business development activities by contributing clinical operations expertise in proposal defenses and client meetings.
• Ensure clinical teams receive comprehensive training on protocols, SOPs, quality standards, and monitoring procedures.
• Work jointly with quality assurance teams to identify training needs and foster continuous improvements based on quality results and corrective measures.
• Coordinate efforts among project management, site management, and start-up teams to ensure smooth study launch and execution.
• Maintain regular operational reviews focusing on quality indicators, site performance, data integrity, project status, resource management, and contractual obligations.
• Provide leadership to direct reports through performance management, evaluations, and career development support.

Candidate Profile

• Possess a Bachelor's or equivalent degree in biological, physical, health sciences, pharmacy, or related fields.
• Have at least 8 years of clinical research experience as a Clinical Research Associate or similar role; alternatively, 10+ years with corresponding education and training.
• Bring 2+ years of experience managing or leading teams within clinical operations.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of clinical trial processes, drug development cycles, and the biopharmaceutical landscape.
• Experience managing or supporting Central Nervous System (CNS) clinical trials is essential.
• Show broad understanding of clinical protocols, therapeutic areas, study operations, and international regulatory frameworks.
• Exhibit strategic thinking, strong problem-solving abilities, and sound decision-making in complex operational environments.
• Excellent planning, organization, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate across global and multidisciplinary teams, influencing outcomes across varied functions.
• An innovative approach with a focus on process improvement and operational excellence.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Enjoy the flexibility of fully remote work.
• Contribute to impactful clinical research that advances patient care.
• Work within a collaborative, experienced global team across therapeutic and operational domains.
• Influence strategy and operational improvements in clinical trials at an international scale.
• Benefit from an inclusive culture emphasizing support, collaboration, and ongoing professional growth.
• Access continuous learning and development opportunities in clinical research.
• Engage with multidisciplinary experts from healthcare, science, and research sectors.
• Play a meaningful role in advancing medical innovation and improving patient lives.

Additional Information

This position is facilitated by an AI-enhanced recruitment process ensuring unbiased and efficient candidate evaluation. Final hiring decisions are made by the partner company managing the clinical operations team. Data privacy is respected in full compliance with applicable laws, including GDPR. Artificial intelligence tools support application review but do not replace human judgment in the hiring process.