Freelance Director of Clinical Operations

Upcoming Opportunity
Interim Director of Clinical Operations
Small Biotech
12 month contract
Location - UK (home-based)
Barrington James are excited to post a fantastic opportunity for one of our close clients. This company are a small Biotech, who have been backed by some serious investors in the industry and are looking for urgent support within their clinical operations team, with the possibility of extending on long term with the company. This opportunity is perfect for someone who is ambitious, independent and wants to play a key role in business development.
Responsibilities
Manages cross functional team including Project Managers for global studies
Oversee a portfolio or program of projects
Uses strong budgeting experience to create and manage study budgets
Uses strategic thinking to improve study processes
Point of contact and leader for global sites and projects
Oversight of projects including deliverables from all areas and vendors in accordance with timeline, and sponsor specifications
Develops systems and procedures for effective project management and clinical operation
Takes on training responsibilities including supervising, mentoring and motivating team as an active part of the leadership group
Provide summary of critical analysis of study performance and strategic direction to senior executive committee for all compounds, including ongoing vendor assessments and associated study risks
Oversee and advise on clinical operations department activities; including study design and protocol development
Responsible for development of request for proposals, the assessment and selection of CROs/vendors
Contact point for CRO and other vendor issues
Form and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and members of study steering committee/scientific advisory boards
Defines and oversees timelines, milestones and scope of work limitations
Serves as subject matter expert in quality audits (from internal and external regulatory bodies), as well as in regulatory inspections
Involved in scenario planning in respect to strategies for development and impact on resources and budgets
Effectively manage study progress
Required
8+ years’ experience in field of clinical research
5+ years experience in project management
Strong experience in budgeting
Home-based, but open to travelling to office towards the start of the contract
This opportunity has understandably been incredibly popular. We encourage all interested candidates to apply immediately as it is likely that recruitment will close prematurely.
By clicking “apply” you will be sending your CV to Olivia Vigar at Barrington James. Olivia is a specialist Clinical Operations recruiter and will discuss the opportunity in detail with you, facilitate your application and will manage the process acting as a link between the company and yourself.
Please call +44 1293776644 if you have any questions, alternatively you can reach Olivia on #####