Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Role: Associate Director, Clinical Operations for Centessa’s neuroscience-focused development programs, overseeing clinical trial execution from start-up to close-out. Responsibilities: lead global Phase 1-3 CNS studies, collaborate cross-functionally with Regulatory, Data Management, Biostatistics, and CROs, develop operational plans and budgets, ensure regulatory compliance (GCP, ICH), and support regulatory submissions. Manage external vendors, monitor trial progress, and ensure quality and timelines. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in sciences; 8+ years in pharma/biotech/CRO, with direct experience managing multi-phase, global clinical trials, preferably in CNS and sleep disorders; knowledge of regulatory standards, trial management systems, and vendor oversight. Preferred: advanced degree, experience with FDA submissions, project management certification, and prior CNS trial expertise. HighValue: CNS (sleep disorders), Phase 1-3, global trials, regulatory compliance, vendor management, collaborative stakeholder engagement. WorkSetup: full-time, Boston-based with a flexible, fast-paced environment.