Description
We are seeking a Clinical Operations Lead to oversee clinical operational activities and performance across a group of countries or delivery team. You will lead a team and be accountable for quality oversight and management, resource management, and financial delivery. You will also maintain a network of country ambassadors to drive strategic country growth.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership to a team of direct reports and indirect reports across multiple countries
- Partner with Clinical Delivery Center of Excellence (CoE) and Project Delivery (PD) to drive organisational goals
- Attract, select, onboard, develop, and retain high-performing talent
- Represent Fortrea Leadership to external parties and customers within the country(ies) of responsibility and region
- Lead country and regional initiatives and participate in global initiatives
- Manage country expertise network to provide clinical expertise and insight
- Define strategies to improve operational efficiency, quality, and productivity
- Develop and execute country quality plans aligned to identified quality risks
- Manage budget spend and delivery aligned to project scope and profitability goals
- Identify business opportunities within country through proactive networking with customer stakeholders
Requirements:
- University/college degree in life sciences or certification in a related allied health profession
- Expert level of English and local language required
- Thorough knowledge of drug development process and relevant SOPs, ICH, and GCP guidelines
- Ability to manage a team to ICH GCP/FDA/ISO14155 standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead by example and encourage team members to be responsible and accountable
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Strong financial acumen
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years supervisory experience, including 2 years of managing managers
- 1 year leading a team or function with 4 years experience of effectively managing customer relationships in a healthcare or clinical research setting