Clinical Program Leader
About the Company
Our client is an innovative, growth-stage biotechnology organisation focused on advancing novel therapies through clinical development. With an expanding European footprint and multiple clinical programs underway, the company offers a highly collaborative environment where clinical teams work closely with scientific and operational leadership to bring new treatments to patients.
Backed by strong investment and an ambitious development strategy, the organisation combines scientific excellence with a commitment to operational quality, innovation, and patient-focused research.
The Opportunity
This is a strategic Clinical Program Lead position within the Global Clinical Affairs function, responsible for overseeing the delivery of European clinical programs and supporting the broader clinical development strategy.
The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leadership, providing oversight of study execution, timelines, budgets, quality, and team performance while playing a key role in shaping future clinical capabilities across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Program Leadership
- Lead the delivery of clinical programs across Europe from planning through study completion.
- Implement program strategy in alignment with wider clinical development objectives.
- Maintain oversight of timelines, budget, quality, risks, and program performance.
- Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on program progress and key challenges.
- Drive collaboration across Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners.
Study Design & Execution
- Contribute to protocol development and implementation of Quality by Design principles.
- Oversee study conduct to ensure data integrity, participant safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Support study monitoring activities and oversee data review and cleaning processes.
- Lead reporting activities, data analysis review, and Clinical Study Report development.
- Maintain a high level of inspection readiness and support audits and regulatory inspections.
Site & Vendor Management
- Oversee site selection, contracting, budgets, recruitment, and operational performance.
- Build strong relationships with investigators, physicians, and external experts.
- Lead investigator meetings, site engagement activities, and study-related training.
- Select and manage CROs, service providers, and external vendors to ensure delivery against programme objectives.
- Support Clinical Study Leads and Clinical Project Associates in study execution and oversight.
Leadership & Team Development
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to study management teams.
- Manage and develop Clinical Operations personnel, including direct reports.
- Support professional development initiatives across the Clinical Affairs group.
- Lead resource planning and allocation within assigned programs.
- Deliver internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
- Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance study execution and portfolio efficiency.
- Support modernisation of clinical trials through digital integration and innovation.
- Promote knowledge transfer and best practice across clinical teams.
- Support development of external clinical communications.
- Represent the organisation at conferences, industry meetings, and regulatory interactions.
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related scientific discipline.
- Proven experience managing clinical trials and clinical programs across Europe.
- Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and international clinical research regulations.
- Experience overseeing complex, cross-functional clinical development activities.
- Working knowledge of clinical data management and study reporting.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide and develop teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving biotechnology environment.
Why Join
- High-impact leadership position with broad program ownership.
- Opportunity to influence clinical development strategy and execution.
- Exposure to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Collaborative environment working alongside leading scientific experts.
- Fast-growing organisation offering significant career development opportunities.
- Competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible hybrid working model.
Location & Package
- West London, United Kingdom
- Hybrid working model
- Permanent, full-time position
- Competitive salary and benefits package
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.Â
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.Â
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.