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We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and experienced pharmaceutical leader to head our Northern European Clinical Operations team. The Head of Clinical Operations, Northern Europe is accountable for the delivery of a broad and exciting clinical trial portfolio. This leader shows a strong strategic mindset, agility, and future focus. In addition, they will excel at bringing the best out of people, leading teams of diverse backgrounds through change, and creating impactful and positive relationships.
Key responsibilities Strategic leadership and execution of clinical trials, as per the RCO Northern Europe's Book of Work.Builds and maintains a high performing team of skilled research professionals across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.Engages broadly with the BMS local affiliate business and peers and senior leaders to support success of the enterprise and Regional Clinical Operations team.Represents BMS externally and engages with key stakeholders and partners to help shape the healthcare landscape.Takes a broad business perspective when making decisions. Makes judgements to ensure work is achieved within target timelines.Drive alignment across development programs promoting knowledge sharing, operational issue resolution through close collaboration with key stakeholders.Identify, maintain and optimally grow clinical investigative site/Institution/Network relationships.Ensures timely study start-up and that target subject recruitment numbers and database lock timelines are met.Proactively evaluates clinical trial feasibility and site selection by collaborating with the BI&A team to evaluate current metrics and data.Manages the Northern Europe team's workload and support of multiple studies.Provides continuous assessment of resource needs and anticipates and initiates actions in response to multiple/changing demands and priorities.Manages the hiring, development, coaching, mentoring, performance management and succession planning of staff.Ensures effective utilisation of FSP resources in the execution of clinical trials conducted in the Northern Europe region.Supports a GDO (Global Development Operations) Quality Culture.Ensures a continuous improvement mindset across the group.Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree required. Field of study within life sciences or equivalent.Minimum of 10 years of experience in people and project management in a pharma/biotech/CRO organization.Significant experience in the planning, conduct and management of clinical programs (Phase I-IV).Demonstrated ability to drive project related activities.Previous experience leading, managing, coaching and developing direct reports.In depth understanding of GCP, ICH Guidelines and other local guidance, regulation and codes of practice related to Clinical Research and Medical Affairs.Understands the drug development process, from early to late stage, including lifecycle management.Deep knowledge of clinical trial operations including monitoring methodologies, systems, regulations/compliance, budget and resource management and site facing engagements.Knowledge of the external country clinical trial environment and stakeholders therein.Demonstrated organisational and planning skills and independent decision-making ability.Highly organised and motivated possessing excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.Passionate, accountable and innovative critical thinker who balances risk/speed for maximum results.Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills to influence, inform or guide others.Results oriented with proven track record in building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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