Clinical Program Lead
EPM Scientific are looking for a Clinical Program Lead to join a global specialty pharmaceutical group dedicated to developing and commercialising innovative treatments for patients with genetic, metabolic, systemic, and life‑threatening conditions. You will join the Global Clinical Affairs team and lead the delivery of EU clinical trial programs.
About the Role
The Clinical Program Lead is responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of interventional and/or non‑interventional clinical studies within an assigned program. This role ensures high‑quality, compliant, and efficient clinical trial delivery in line with ICH/GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Program Delivery
- Lead end‑to‑end EU clinical programs from design through reporting
- Implement clinical program strategy and contribute to overall Clinical Affairs objectives
- Maintain holistic oversight of timelines, risks, quality, and budgets
- Proactively communicate progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership
- Drive cross‑functional alignment and knowledge sharing
Study Execution & Oversight
- Lead protocol development, applying Quality by Design principles
- Oversee study monitoring, ensuring data quality, integrity, and participant safety
- Supervise data management activities including cleaning and review
- Review analyses and lead Clinical Study Report (CSR) development
- Ensure inspection readiness and support GCP audits and regulatory inspections
Sites, Vendors & External Partners
- Oversee site selection, contracts, budgets, recruitment, and performance
- Manage relationships with investigators, expert physicians, and key opinion leaders
- Lead investigator meetings, site initiation, and accreditation activities
- Select and oversee CROs and service providers, ensuring performance against scope and quality expectations
Leadership & People Management
- Lead, coach, and mentor members of the Clinical Operations team
- Manage direct reports and support professional development initiatives
- Oversee resource planning and workload allocation within the program
- Support internal training and capability building
Program Enablement & Innovation
- Contribute to clinical process improvement and trial modernisation initiatives
- Support digital integration and operational efficiency across the portfolio
- Represent the company at conferences, external events, and regulatory meetings as required
Essential Requirements
- Graduate degree in Biological Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Medicine (postgraduate qualification desirable)
- Strong working knowledge of EU clinical trial regulations and ICH‑GCP
- Proven experience managing EU clinical trials and clinical programs
- Experience overseeing data management and clinical reporting
- Demonstrated leadership and team management capability
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and manage complex programs to tight timelines
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work alongside world‑leading scientific experts
- High level of ownership and visibility within a growing global organisation
- Hands‑on role contributing directly to therapies that improve patients' lives
- Hybrid working model with flexibility
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're an experienced clinical leader passionate about delivering high‑quality EU clinical programs and shaping the future of innovative therapies, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to start a conversation!
Surrey, United Kingdom | Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) | Permanent, Full‑Time
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