Head of Clinical Trial Start Up

Role: Head of Clinical Trial Start-Up responsible for leading global study activation strategies, optimizing processes, systems, and resources to ensure efficient and compliant clinical trial initiation across regions and therapeutic areas. Responsibilities include overseeing study start-up from protocol finalization to site activation, managing vendor partnerships, and aligning with cross-functional teams such as Regulatory, Legal, and Quality. The role emphasizes innovation in technology and automation to enhance operational efficiency and inspection readiness. Requirements: Bachelor's degree (advanced degree preferred), minimum 12 years in clinical study start-up or trial activation leadership, with extensive project management experience in global settings. Strong understanding of clinical development processes, regulatory environments, and GxP standards is essential. Preferred skills include experience with digital transformation in clinical trials, decision-making, risk management, and emotional intelligence. High-value biopharma specifics: focus on clinical trial activation, study start-up, and site management within a global biotech context. The role reports to senior leadership and involves leadership of multidisciplinary teams, with a strategic and operational focus on clinical execution excellence.