Planet Pharma is supporting an innovative and rapidly growing biotechnology organisation in the appointment of a Senior Clinical Operations Project Manager to join their global Clinical Operations team on a 12-month contract basis.
This is an opportunity for an experienced clinical operations professional who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and enjoys bringing structure, oversight and leadership to complex global clinical programmes. Working closely with senior clinical leadership, you will play a critical role in driving operational excellence across a portfolio of outsourced international studies.
The Opportunity
The organisation has experienced significant growth in recent years, with substantial investment in both people and technology and a rapidly expanding clinical pipeline. With multiple studies currently underway and further programmes entering development, they are seeking a hands-on Clinical Operations leader who can effectively navigate complexity, build strong partnerships with CROs and ensure studies are delivered to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational leadership across global clinical studies from study start-up through to close-out.
- Oversee and manage CRO and vendor relationships, ensuring delivery against timelines, quality and budget expectations.
- Drive performance, accountability and collaboration across outsourced study teams.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational risks.
- Support the implementation of scalable processes and frameworks within a growing clinical organisation.
- Work cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management and other key stakeholders.
- Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP and applicable regulatory requirements.
Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in professionals who bring a combination of CRO and biotech experience and have successfully operated within organisations navigating growth, change or transformation.
Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:
- Extensive Clinical Operations Project Management experience within biotechnology, biopharmaceutical and/or CRO environments.
- Proven experience overseeing outsourced general clinical studies.
- Strong CRO governance, vendor management and performance oversight expertise.
- Global study experience spanning Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific regions.
- Experience within Ophthalmology, Neurology, Rare Diseases and/or Advanced Therapies would be highly advantageous.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to work closely with study teams to drive delivery.
What's on Offer
- High-profile contract within an expanding global biotech organisation.
- Opportunity to work directly alongside senior Clinical Operations leadership.
- Fully remote working arrangement within Europe.
- 12-month initial contract with strong potential for extension.
If you have a track record of successfully delivering global outsourced clinical programmes and enjoy bringing clarity and structure to dynamic environments, we would welcome a confidential discussion.