Mantell Associates is partnered with a leading CRO who is now seeking a Vice President (VP) of Clinical Operations to enhance its Clinical Operations team.

VP of Clinical Operations - Responsibilities:

• Offer leadership and strategic oversight to meet resourcing and budgeting objectives

• Develop and execute the clinical operations strategy for the organisation, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and objectives

• Oversee and grow the clinical operations team, providing guidance and mentorship to team members

• Oversee clinical trial design, planning, execution and closeout, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met

• Work closely with other functional areas, including data management, biostatistics, and medical writing, to ensure seamless collaboration and integration of clinical trial data

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clinical investigators, vendors and regulatory agencies

• Represent all aspects of Clinical Operations and provide necessary updates to the Executive Committee and Project Teams

• Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team to provide oversight and strategic development within the Clinical function

VP of Clinical Operations - Requirements:

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline, such as biology, pharmacology, or a related field

• Extensive Clinical Research experience required

• Prior experience in a CRO, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology settings

• Psychiatric/Psychology experience

• Demonstrated track record of successfully managing a clinical operations team and leading clinical trials from start to finish

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the capability to manage multiple projects and client engagements simultaneously

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to effectively manage budgets, timelines and resources

• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.