Vice President Clinical Operations

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Green Life Science Full time
Recruitment Consultant at Green Life Science

Job Title: Vice President of Clinical Operation

Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid or On-site)

Reports to: Chief Medical Officer or Chief Executive Officer

About the Company:

This company is an innovative oncology-focused biotechnology company developing breakthrough therapies to address unmet medical needs in cancer treatment. Our mission is to transform patient outcomes by advancing a portfolio of novel, targeted therapeutics through clinical development and regulatory approval.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President of Clinical Operations to lead and oversee all aspects of clinical trial execution and operational strategy. The VP of Clinical Operations will be instrumental in building and scaling clinical development capabilities, ensuring high-quality, timely, and cost-effective delivery of our oncology clinical programs. This is a senior leadership role with significant impact on the success of our development pipeline and future commercialisation.

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the global clinical operations strategy aligned with corporate goals and regulatory requirements.
  • Clinical Program Oversight: Lead the planning, initiation, execution, and close-out of clinical trials (Phase I-III), ensuring operational excellence and compliance with GCP/ICH guidelines.
  • Build and manage a high-performing clinical operations team: Mentor and develop internal talent while fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
  • Vendor and CRO Management: Select, negotiate, and manage external vendors, including CROs, central labs, and other service providers. Ensure high-quality deliverables and cost control.
  • Budget and Resource Management: Oversee clinical operations budgets, timelines, and resourcing plans. Ensure efficient and effective use of resources across all studies.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, and Data Management teams to ensure aligned execution of development plans.
  • Regulatory and Compliance Oversight: Ensure clinical trials are conducted in accordance with global regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and internal SOPs.
  • Process Improvement: Establish and continuously improve clinical operations infrastructure, systems, and processes to support scalable growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in life sciences or a related field; oncology clinical experience is essential.
  • Minimum of 15 years of clinical operations experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Proven track record of successful execution of global oncology clinical trials from early to late phase.
  • In-depth knowledge of ICH-GCP, EMA/MHRA regulations, and clinical trial processes.
  • Experience working with regulatory authorities and contributing to regulatory submissions (e.g. CTA, IND, NDA/MAA).
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and people management skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and evolving environment.

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to be a key leader in a rapidly growing biotech advancing innovative cancer therapies.
  • Competitive compensation package including equity participation.
  • Collaborative and mission-driven company culture.
  • Flexible working model (hybrid or on-site).
Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider, Research, and Science

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care, Biotechnology Research, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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