Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology

Role Summary

Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology based remotely reporting to the Executive Director, Clinical Operations, Oncology. Lead and direct the execution of multiple clinical programs within a Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU) with accountability for quality, budget, and timelines. Provide Clinical Operations leadership and oversee external partners to meet program objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the execution of multiple clinical program(s) within a Therapeutic Area Unit (TAU).
• Provide line management and expert counsel for issue resolution across assigned programs.
• Provide Clinical Operations leadership under the direction of the Senior Director, Clinical Operations.
• Accountable for overall execution of assigned clinical program(s) with focus on quality, budget, and timelines.
• Oversee Strategic Partners and other vendors to meet organizational objectives and ensure compliance with ICH-GCP.
• Manage large, complex, high-risk programs or a suite of programs requiring multi-functional leadership to achieve goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent; Life Sciences preferred. Advanced degree highly desirable.
• 12+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, including 9+ years in clinical study management.
• Experience across early phase, Phase 2 and 3 studies, and global/international programs. Oncology experience required.
• Experience in more than one therapeutic area and in line management is advantageous.
• Strong leadership, project/program management, and matrix leadership capabilities.
• Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research (e.g., US CFR, EU CTD, ICH GCP) with awareness of local country requirements.
• Supervisory experience; excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent business English (oral and written); ability to influence without authority.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative; able to drive change and operate in ambiguity; promotes knowledge sharing.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable.