230 Clinical Operations jobs in the United Kingdom
Clinical Operations Lead
Posted 4 days ago
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Contract Clinical Operations Lead
Summary:
Join our client, a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry, as a Contract Clinical Operations Lead in! This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional looking to make a difference in clinical trial delivery. Enjoy a competitive daily rate ranging from 400 to 500, with a contract length of 12 months. Embrace a fulfilling full-time role in a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases: start-up, conduct, and close down.
Represent the UK on the global study team, playing a pivotal role in driving study time lines and budgets.
Cultivate strong site relationships and oversee recruitment within the country of origin.
Provide direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).
Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues.
Engage with relevant country PDG colleagues to ensure timely feasibility, start-up, and site payments.
Drive the delivery of studies while ensuring compliance with quality standards, including ICH/GCP and applicable regulations.
Partner with PDG colleagues to respond to IRB, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees, ensuring best practises are maintained throughout the study.
Who You Are:
You are a dynamic individual motivated by the mission to innovate clinical trial delivery. Your qualities include:
Customer-Centricity: You prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a culture of helpfulness and growth.
Growth Mindset: You embrace new experiences, encouraging learning and innovation.
Leadership Skills: You embody qualities of a Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach, inspiring and guiding diverse teams.
Problem-Solving Expertise: You are skilled in organising and planning, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Effective Communicator: You listen attentively, ensuring transparent and strategic communication.
Join us in revolutionising clinical trial delivery and enhancing patient experiences! If you are ready to take on this impactful role, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our client's ambitious vision. We can't wait to hear from you!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Clinical Operations Manager
Posted 8 days ago
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Clinical Operations Manager - 30 hours/week
Location: Hybrid - 1 day/week at Discovery Park in Sandwich on Wednesdays, rest remote
Hours: 30 hours/week (with flexibility and future potential to increase)
Salary: 32,000/annum (40,000/annum FTE)
- Holiday entitlement 25 days plus 1 day extra for each year of service up to 5 days extra.
- Pension Auto enrolment scheme with 3% contribution from the company
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), provided by Bupa for mental health and wellbeing advice and support for employees and their families.
CV's to (url removed)
Join the Future of Outpatient Care with eXroid UK
We're partnering exclusively with eXroid , a pioneering provider of non-invasive haemorrhoid treatment, to find an experienced Clinical Operations Manager who's ready to drive the future of outpatient care.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and evolve national clinical operations in a high-growth, patient-focused private healthcare setting.
As Clinical Operations Manager , you will be central to delivering eXroid's operational success - leading the delivery and expansion of clinic services across the UK. You'll take ownership of capacity planning, scheduling, performance management, and service quality while supporting business growth and clinical innovation.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading the strategic planning and execution of UK clinic operations.
- Optimising doctor and clinic scheduling to maximise capacity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Managing the clinical booking system , stock and consumables, and clinic readiness.
- Onboarding and performance management of contracted doctors, clinics, and chaperones.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance (CQC, PMI) and leading QMS policy implementation.
- Driving service mobilisation and rollout for new service additions like homecare.
- Leading business continuity planning and supporting incident resolution and complaint handling.
What You'll Bring:
- Strong leadership and organisational skills within a fast-paced clinical or operational setting.
- Proven ability to manage clinic scheduling, capacity targets, and operational KPIs.
- Comfortable handling large volumes of data and managing reporting for the executive team.
- High emotional intelligence - empathy, patience, and confidence when speaking with patients.
- A hands-on, problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement and service quality.
- Experience in health services or clinical operations (desirable but not essential).
- Willingness to travel occasionally for clinic reviews across the UK.
Why Join eXroid?
- Innovative and patient-led : Be part of a business redefining outpatient care.
- Flexible, hybrid role : Shape your working hours with just one office-based day per week.
- Room to grow : Expand your hours and impact as the service continues to scale.
- Visible role : Direct influence on strategic decisions and service innovation.
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Clinical Operations Lead
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Description
Contract Clinical Operations Lead
Summary:
Join our client, a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry, as a Contract Clinical Operations Lead in! This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional looking to make a difference in clinical trial delivery. Enjoy a competitive daily rate ranging from 400 to 500, with a contract length of 12 months. Embrace a fulfilling full-time role in a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases: start-up, conduct, and close down.
Represent the UK on the global study team, playing a pivotal role in driving study time lines and budgets.
Cultivate strong site relationships and oversee recruitment within the country of origin.
Provide direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).
Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues.
Engage with relevant country PDG colleagues to ensure timely feasibility, start-up, and site payments.
Drive the delivery of studies while ensuring compliance with quality standards, including ICH/GCP and applicable regulations.
Partner with PDG colleagues to respond to IRB, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees, ensuring best practises are maintained throughout the study.
Who You Are:
You are a dynamic individual motivated by the mission to innovate clinical trial delivery. Your qualities include:
Customer-Centricity: You prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a culture of helpfulness and growth.
Growth Mindset: You embrace new experiences, encouraging learning and innovation.
Leadership Skills: You embody qualities of a Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach, inspiring and guiding diverse teams.
Problem-Solving Expertise: You are skilled in organising and planning, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Effective Communicator: You listen attentively, ensuring transparent and strategic communication.
Join us in revolutionising clinical trial delivery and enhancing patient experiences! If you are ready to take on this impactful role, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our client's ambitious vision. We can't wait to hear from you!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Clinical Operations Lead
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Contract Clinical Operations Lead
Summary:
Join our client, a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry, as a Contract Clinical Operations Lead in! This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional looking to make a difference in clinical trial delivery. Enjoy a competitive daily rate ranging from 400 to 500, with a contract length of 12 months. Embrace a fulfilling full-time role in a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases: start-up, conduct, and close down.
Represent the UK on the global study team, playing a pivotal role in driving study time lines and budgets.
Cultivate strong site relationships and oversee recruitment within the country of origin.
Provide direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).
Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues.
Engage with relevant country PDG colleagues to ensure timely feasibility, start-up, and site payments.
Drive the delivery of studies while ensuring compliance with quality standards, including ICH/GCP and applicable regulations.
Partner with PDG colleagues to respond to IRB, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees, ensuring best practises are maintained throughout the study.
Who You Are:
You are a dynamic individual motivated by the mission to innovate clinical trial delivery. Your qualities include:
Customer-Centricity: You prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a culture of helpfulness and growth.
Growth Mindset: You embrace new experiences, encouraging learning and innovation.
Leadership Skills: You embody qualities of a Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach, inspiring and guiding diverse teams.
Problem-Solving Expertise: You are skilled in organising and planning, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Effective Communicator: You listen attentively, ensuring transparent and strategic communication.
Join us in revolutionising clinical trial delivery and enhancing patient experiences! If you are ready to take on this impactful role, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our client's ambitious vision. We can't wait to hear from you!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Clinical Operations Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
Clinical Operations Manager - 30 hours/week
Location: Hybrid - 1 day/week at Discovery Park in Sandwich on Wednesdays, rest remote
Hours: 30 hours/week (with flexibility and future potential to increase)
Salary: 32,000/annum (40,000/annum FTE)
- Holiday entitlement 25 days plus 1 day extra for each year of service up to 5 days extra.
- Pension Auto enrolment scheme with 3% contribution from the company
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), provided by Bupa for mental health and wellbeing advice and support for employees and their families.
CV's to (url removed)
Join the Future of Outpatient Care with eXroid UK
We're partnering exclusively with eXroid , a pioneering provider of non-invasive haemorrhoid treatment, to find an experienced Clinical Operations Manager who's ready to drive the future of outpatient care.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and evolve national clinical operations in a high-growth, patient-focused private healthcare setting.
As Clinical Operations Manager , you will be central to delivering eXroid's operational success - leading the delivery and expansion of clinic services across the UK. You'll take ownership of capacity planning, scheduling, performance management, and service quality while supporting business growth and clinical innovation.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading the strategic planning and execution of UK clinic operations.
- Optimising doctor and clinic scheduling to maximise capacity, efficiency, and profitability.
- Managing the clinical booking system , stock and consumables, and clinic readiness.
- Onboarding and performance management of contracted doctors, clinics, and chaperones.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance (CQC, PMI) and leading QMS policy implementation.
- Driving service mobilisation and rollout for new service additions like homecare.
- Leading business continuity planning and supporting incident resolution and complaint handling.
What You'll Bring:
- Strong leadership and organisational skills within a fast-paced clinical or operational setting.
- Proven ability to manage clinic scheduling, capacity targets, and operational KPIs.
- Comfortable handling large volumes of data and managing reporting for the executive team.
- High emotional intelligence - empathy, patience, and confidence when speaking with patients.
- A hands-on, problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement and service quality.
- Experience in health services or clinical operations (desirable but not essential).
- Willingness to travel occasionally for clinic reviews across the UK.
Why Join eXroid?
- Innovative and patient-led : Be part of a business redefining outpatient care.
- Flexible, hybrid role : Shape your working hours with just one office-based day per week.
- Room to grow : Expand your hours and impact as the service continues to scale.
- Visible role : Direct influence on strategic decisions and service innovation.
New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975. Committed to diversity, equality and opportunity for all.
Twitter: @nagforjobs
Clinical Operations Lead
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Contract Clinical Operations Lead
Summary:
Join our client, a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry, as a Contract Clinical Operations Lead in! This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional looking to make a difference in clinical trial delivery. Enjoy a competitive daily rate ranging from 400 to 500, with a contract length of 12 months. Embrace a fulfilling full-time role in a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases: start-up, conduct, and close down.
Represent the UK on the global study team, playing a pivotal role in driving study time lines and budgets.
Cultivate strong site relationships and oversee recruitment within the country of origin.
Provide direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).
Collaborate with local Medical Affairs colleagues.
Engage with relevant country PDG colleagues to ensure timely feasibility, start-up, and site payments.
Drive the delivery of studies while ensuring compliance with quality standards, including ICH/GCP and applicable regulations.
Partner with PDG colleagues to respond to IRB, Health Authorities, and Ethics Committees, ensuring best practises are maintained throughout the study.
Who You Are:
You are a dynamic individual motivated by the mission to innovate clinical trial delivery. Your qualities include:
Customer-Centricity: You prioritise patient and site needs, fostering a culture of helpfulness and growth.
Growth Mindset: You embrace new experiences, encouraging learning and innovation.
Leadership Skills: You embody qualities of a Visionary, Architect, Catalyst, and Coach, inspiring and guiding diverse teams.
Problem-Solving Expertise: You are skilled in organising and planning, ensuring smooth clinical operations.
Effective Communicator: You listen attentively, ensuring transparent and strategic communication.
Join us in revolutionising clinical trial delivery and enhancing patient experiences! If you are ready to take on this impactful role, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to our client's ambitious vision. We can't wait to hear from you!
Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Manager Clinical Operations
Posted 6 days ago
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**Job Function:**
R&D Operations
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Clinical Trial Project Management
**Job Category:**
People Leader
**All Job Posting Locations:**
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
**Job Description:**
**Manager, Clinical Operations**
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at
We are searching for the best talent for a **Manager, Clinical Operations** , United Kingdom. This individual will be responsible for the operational management and successful execution of all phases of clinical trials within their assigned therapeutic area(s). Key responsibilities include resource allocation, maintaining adherence to timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, Health Care Compliance (HCC), and local regulatory requirements. The head office is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, with a planned move to Maidenhead in mid-2026. **This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring three days on-site each week.**
**The Manager, Clinical Operations** serves as a key line leader, guiding and supporting a diverse team of professionalsu2014including Local Trial Managers (LTM), Site Managers (SM), Clinical Trial Assistants (CTA), and/or other Global Clinical Operations (GCO) staff, including Manager Clinical Operations, as required. This leader is responsible for overseeing their team's performance, supporting professional growth, providing training, managing project assignments, and ensuring workload balance. They help resolve issues and challenges within the team while aligning local objectives with the broader organizational goals. They may mentor less experienced Functional Managers (FM) or Clinical Research Managers (CRM) and oversee cross-border activities when needed.
Additionally, the Manager, Clinical Operations drives innovation and process improvements within their therapeutic area, country, and across GCO/Global Development, aiming to enhance efficiency and impact. Overall, they create a supportive, engaging environment that encourages progress and team success.
_Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!_
**You will be responsible for:**
Providing line management to direct reports, including setting goals and objectives, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting talent development.
Evaluating and forecasting resource needs for the assigned portfolio and/or other specific areas of responsibility, in collaboration with local GCO management.
Ensuring the deployment of the One Delivery Model through collaboration and oversight of vendors.
Being accountable for the acquisition of new talent and the ongoing development of human resources.
Guiding direct reports in issue resolution and communication with involved stakeholders.
Leading organizational changes and effectively communicating shifts in priorities as necessary.
Reviewing and approving expenses in accordance with company policies.
Demonstrating leadership behaviors aligned with J&J Leadership Imperatives.
Fostering an environment that encourages sharing of ideas, information, and best practices both internally and externally.
Providing coaching and mentorship as needed, including conducting accompanied site visits where appropriate.
Defining, executing, or supporting long-term strategies aligned with GCO, GD, and JJIM R&D strategies to position the local and global GCO organization for success.
Overseeing the execution and monitoring of clinical trials across all phases (from feasibility to close-out), ensuring inspection readiness within assigned therapeutic area(s) and/or other areas of responsibility.
Ensuring that relevant operational objectives are met in conformance with established standards.
Being accountable for appropriate and timely escalation and reporting of issues, including suspicions of fraud, scientific or ethical misconduct, and healthcare compliance breaches. Contributing to CAPA and issue resolution in accordance with required timelines.
Building and maintaining strong relationships within the local GCO department, Local Operating Company (particularly with Medical Affairs), and other key internal and external stakeholders.
Developing country capabilities to support effective study placement within the assigned therapeutic area(s) and/or other areas of responsibility.
Ensuring a robust feasibility process and overseeing site selection to meet country commitments within strategic goals.
Regularly reviewing operational and quality metrics and driving follow-up actions as appropriate.
Driving innovative solutions and process improvements for the assigned therapeutic area(s), country, and GCO/GD overall, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the local GCO team.
Modeling a Credo-based culture within the local GCO team.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
_The principal relationships include reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Operations TA Head, or County Head, and maintaining primary contact with Local Trial Managers (LTMs), Site Managers (SMs), Clinical Trial Assistants (CTAs), the Country Head, other Functional Managers (FMs)/Clinical Research Managers (CRMs), Program Delivery Leaders (PDLs), Trial Delivery Leaders (TDLs), and Strategic Account Leads (SALs) within the country. Additionally, it involves collaborating with R&D and Local Operating Company staffu2014including Medical Affairsu2014and coordinating across departments within and outside GCO/GD, such as Delivery Units (DU), Integration and Process Optimization, Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR), BRQC, HCC, External Alliances, Contracts & Centralized Services (CCS), and others as required. The role also requires managing external relationships with relevant vendors, health authorities, ethics committees, investigational sites, local vendors, and other external partners to ensure seamless clinical trial operations and adherence to standards._
**Qualifications/** **Requirements:**
u25aa Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).
u25aa Minimum of 10 years of clinical research experience acquired in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.
u25aa Effective communication and leadership skills. Ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
u25aa Effective issue resolution and ability to generate and implement contingency plans for both productivity and quality issues when required. Excellent knowledge of drug development, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP, HCC and applicable regulations. Ability to evaluate data generated from various reports and sources. Demonstrated skills in effective communication with various internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investigational sites, ethics committees, health authorities, etc.). Influential in improving the clinical research environment at a country level. Visionary leader who can shape the organizational culture to improve adoption of future state.
u25aa At least 4 years of line management experience required. Proficient in decision-making and financial management!
u25aa Flexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-changing environment. Operates under limited supervision.
u25aa Proficient in English, with strong computer literacy, interpersonal, and negotiating skills. Demonstrates excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to collaborate effectively while managing multiple priorities within a matrix environment. Consistently performs activities in a timely and accurate manner.
**Benefits:**
We offer a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. The health and well-being of our employees is a priority, we have a flexible working environment as we value work-life balance. We offer career development opportunities for those who want to grow and be part of our organization. We are J&J!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Clinical Operations Manager
Posted 3 days ago
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AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas - immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok ( .
Job Description
Purpose
To advance AbbVie's pipeline by striving for excellence in clinical research, turning science into medicine for our patients, and leveraging new capabilities to drive industry leading performance.
This role is accountable for building and leading high performing clinical research teams who partner with investigative sites for meaningful and effective engagements, striving to position AbbVie as the partner of choice in clinical trials.
Accountable for teams' clinical trial performance, providing strategic planning, oversight and direction of the team to ensure on time, within budget and quality delivery of clinical studies.
Establish partnership with internal stakeholders to drive insightful and impactful interactions and promote the value of the clinical research team through the contribution to the R&D portfolio success.
Responsibilities
+ Responsible for the hiring, retention, performance management, mentoring, task assignment, growth, and development of their clinical research team.
+ Provides leadership and oversight to the clinical research team including, but not limited to:
* performs accompanied visits (on-site and off-site)
* accelerates AbbVie's priority programs through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
*conducts trend analysis and gap assessments to proactively identify training and developmental opportunities for assigned personnel
* addresses gaps effectively to help assigned personnel achieve country and site level KPIs and metrics.
+ Utilizes AbbVie systems and tools to support assigned personnel to proactively address performance and mitigate risks. Proactively identifies individual needs of their team members, removes obstacles, proposes solutions, and tailors support to enable successful, on-time monitoring and / or delivery of their assigned study activities.
+ Ensures adherence to applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), ICH Guidelines, AbbVie Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and to quality standards in conducting clinical research.
Stay abreast of new and/or evolving local regulations, guidelines and policies.
+ Supports, trains, and oversees assigned personnel to ensure that they maintain audit and inspection readiness at assigned sites/studies. Prepare and follow up on site and country audits, CAPA preparation and implementation.
+ Accountable for resource management for assigned team, as follows:
*Utilizes reports from available systems and country/area model to accomplish
*In alignment with AbbVie research goals, priorities, an specific study timelines
* Ensure resource utilization to address business priorities and maximize team impact to delivery of the pipeline
+ Accountable for the budget management and payments of the assigned studies conducted by their assigned team, as applicable. Creates an inclusive environment to enable team members to reach their full potential. Helps team connect strategy to execution and promotes collaboration with stakeholders to effectively deliver pipeline.
+ Leads and supports the team to understand the business strategy and vision.
Drives and implements change through effective communication and management.
+ May participate and/or lead global/local task forces and initiatives. Responsible for activities as assigned by Line Manager. Proactively identifies opportunities at local/ global levels and proposes solutions to create efficiencies and streamline/improve processes. Partners with research sites with high levels of coordinated and impactful site engagement with KOLs, National Leads, Principal Investigators and site staff positioning AbbVie as the partner of choice in clinical trials.
+ May be assigned TA responsibility within an affiliate. Support training and Monitoring for team, develop and implement strategies to support Site and key opinion / National leader identification (including feasibility) to support AbbVie pipeline execution within the Country or Region. Work with affiliate teams (including Medical Affairs and Commercial brand teams where appropriate) for assigned TA's.
Qualifications
Qualifications
+ Education: Bachelors or equivalent degree, health related (e.g. Medical, Scientific, Nursing, Pharmacy) preferred.
+ Monitoring Experience: Minimum 3 years.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate persuasively with clarity, collaboratively, and cross functionally. Demonstrates flexibility to changing requirements with the ability to establish and leverage relationships and trusted partnerships. Demonstrated proactive and positive team player.
+ Exhibits strong planning and organizational skills. Experience across multiple therapeutic areas and study phases.
+ Mentoring and coaching skills. Has the ability to provide transparent and timely feedback to raise the bar on individual and team performance.
+ Drives innovation and continuous process improvement.
+ Acts with integrity in accordance with AbbVie code of business conduct and leadership values.
+ Deals comfortably with risk and ambiguity, changing course when needed.
+ Ability to make timely, high-quality decisions based on available data and information.
+ Ability to work independently and take initiative/ownership. Ability to adapt and move quickly.
Additional Information
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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Manager Clinical Operations
Posted 5 days ago
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R&D Operations
**Job Sub** **Function:**
Clinical Trial Project Management
**Job Category:**
People Leader
**All Job Posting Locations:**
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
**Job Description:**
**Manager, Clinical Operations**
Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is informed and inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way. Learn more at are searching for the best talent for a **Manager, Clinical Operations** , United Kingdom. This individual will be responsible for the operational management and successful execution of all phases of clinical trials within their assigned therapeutic area(s). Key responsibilities include resource allocation, maintaining adherence to timelines and budgets, and ensuring compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), policies, Health Care Compliance (HCC), and local regulatory requirements. The head office is based in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, with a planned move to Maidenhead in mid-2026. **This position offers a hybrid working model, requiring three days on-site each week.**
**The Manager, Clinical Operations** serves as a key line leader, guiding and supporting a diverse team of professionals-including Local Trial Managers (LTM), Site Managers (SM), Clinical Trial Assistants (CTA), and/or other Global Clinical Operations (GCO) staff, including Manager Clinical Operations, as required. This leader is responsible for overseeing their team's performance, supporting professional growth, providing training, managing project assignments, and ensuring workload balance. They help resolve issues and challenges within the team while aligning local objectives with the broader organizational goals. They may mentor less experienced Functional Managers (FM) or Clinical Research Managers (CRM) and oversee cross-border activities when needed.
Additionally, the Manager, Clinical Operations drives innovation and process improvements within their therapeutic area, country, and across GCO/Global Development, aiming to enhance efficiency and impact. Overall, they create a supportive, engaging environment that encourages progress and team success.
_Are you ready to join our team? Then please read further!_
**You will be responsible for:**
+ Providing line management to direct reports, including setting goals and objectives, conducting performance evaluations, and supporting talent development.
+ Evaluating and forecasting resource needs for the assigned portfolio and/or other specific areas of responsibility, in collaboration with local GCO management.
+ Ensuring the deployment of the One Delivery Model through collaboration and oversight of vendors.
+ Being accountable for the acquisition of new talent and the ongoing development of human resources.
+ Guiding direct reports in issue resolution and communication with involved stakeholders.
+ Leading organizational changes and effectively communicating shifts in priorities as necessary.
+ Reviewing and approving expenses in accordance with company policies.
+ Demonstrating leadership behaviors aligned with J&J Leadership Imperatives.
+ Fostering an environment that encourages sharing of ideas, information, and best practices both internally and externally.
+ Providing coaching and mentorship as needed, including conducting accompanied site visits where appropriate.
+ Defining, executing, or supporting long-term strategies aligned with GCO, GD, and JJIM R&D strategies to position the local and global GCO organization for success.
+ Overseeing the execution and monitoring of clinical trials across all phases (from feasibility to close-out), ensuring inspection readiness within assigned therapeutic area(s) and/or other areas of responsibility.
+ Ensuring that relevant operational objectives are met in conformance with established standards.
+ Being accountable for appropriate and timely escalation and reporting of issues, including suspicions of fraud, scientific or ethical misconduct, and healthcare compliance breaches. Contributing to CAPA and issue resolution in accordance with required timelines.
+ Building and maintaining strong relationships within the local GCO department, Local Operating Company (particularly with Medical Affairs), and other key internal and external stakeholders.
+ Developing country capabilities to support effective study placement within the assigned therapeutic area(s) and/or other areas of responsibility.
+ Ensuring a robust feasibility process and overseeing site selection to meet country commitments within strategic goals.
+ Regularly reviewing operational and quality metrics and driving follow-up actions as appropriate.
+ Driving innovative solutions and process improvements for the assigned therapeutic area(s), country, and GCO/GD overall, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the local GCO team.
+ Modeling a Credo-based culture within the local GCO team.
+ Other duties may be assigned as needed.
_The principal relationships include reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Operations, Director of Operations TA Head, or County Head, and maintaining primary contact with Local Trial Managers (LTMs), Site Managers (SMs), Clinical Trial Assistants (CTAs), the Country Head, other Functional Managers (FMs)/Clinical Research Managers (CRMs), Program Delivery Leaders (PDLs), Trial Delivery Leaders (TDLs), and Strategic Account Leads (SALs) within the country. Additionally, it involves collaborating with R&D and Local Operating Company staff-including Medical Affairs-and coordinating across departments within and outside GCO/GD, such as Delivery Units (DU), Integration and Process Optimization, Integrated Data Analytics & Reporting (IDAR), BRQC, HCC, External Alliances, Contracts & Centralized Services (CCS), and others as required. The role also requires managing external relationships with relevant vendors, health authorities, ethics committees, investigational sites, local vendors, and other external partners to ensure seamless clinical trial operations and adherence to standards._
**Qualifications/** **Requirements:**
▪ Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, preferably in Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy).
▪ Minimum of 10 years of clinical research experience acquired in pharmaceutical industry, CRO or investigational site.
▪ Effective communication and leadership skills. Ability to foster team productivity and cohesiveness.
▪ Effective issue resolution and ability to generate and implement contingency plans for both productivity and quality issues when required. Excellent knowledge of drug development, clinical research operations and regulatory requirements including ICH-GCP, HCC and applicable regulations. Ability to evaluate data generated from various reports and sources. Demonstrated skills in effective communication with various internal and external stakeholders (e.g. investigational sites, ethics committees, health authorities, etc.). Influential in improving the clinical research environment at a country level. Visionary leader who can shape the organizational culture to improve adoption of future state.
▪ At least 4 years of line management experience required. Proficient in decision-making and financial management!
▪ Flexible mindset and ability to work in a fast-changing environment. Operates under limited supervision.
▪ Proficient in English, with strong computer literacy, interpersonal, and negotiating skills. Demonstrates excellent organizational abilities and the capacity to collaborate effectively while managing multiple priorities within a matrix environment. Consistently performs activities in a timely and accurate manner.
**Benefits:**
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Director Clinical Operations
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Job Title: Director of Clinical Operations – Neurology (Remote, UK-Based)
Location: Remote (UK)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Biotechnology / Neurology
About Us
We are on a mission to transform the lives of patients living with neurological disorders. As an innovative biotech company focused on developing breakthrough therapies in neurology, we combine scientific excellence with deep compassion for the communities we serve. With multiple programs in early to late-stage development, we are expanding our leadership team to drive clinical execution at a global level.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Clinical Operations to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of our neurology clinical programs. Reporting to the VP of Clinical Development, you will play a critical role in leading cross-functional clinical teams, managing CROs and vendors, ensuring GCP compliance, and driving operational excellence across global studies.
This is a remote position based in the United Kingdom , offering flexibility while working within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of clinical operations for one or more neurology programs from Phase I through Phase III.
- Oversee trial planning, budget forecasting, site selection, vendor management, and study execution.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (Regulatory, Clinical Science, Medical, Biostatistics, etc.) to align operational plans with program goals.
- Drive timelines, risk mitigation, and issue resolution to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Select, contract, and manage CROs, central labs, and other clinical vendors.
- Ensure adherence to ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.
- Provide strategic input into clinical development plans and operational strategies.
- Mentor and lead a team of Clinical Operations professionals, as applicable.
- Support inspection readiness and contribute to regulatory submissions.
Qualifications
- Life sciences degree (BSc, MSc, or higher); advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of clinical operations experience in the biotech/pharma industry.
- Proven leadership of global neurology clinical trials (Phase I–III), ideally in rare or complex CNS conditions.
- Experience managing CROs and vendors in a virtual environment.
- In-depth knowledge of clinical trial processes, ICH-GCP, and EU/UK regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable in a high-growth, dynamic start-up or biotech setting.
- Ability to work independently and remotely while maintaining high performance and collaboration.