Job Title: Associate Director, Clinical Operations
Type: Permanent, full-time
Location: Spain, remote (you MUST be located in Spain)
Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic planning and oversight of multiple general clinical studies (Phase I–IV) in accordance with regulatory requirements, timelines, and budgets.
- Lead global studies (US, Europe, LATAM, APAC) within the relevant therapeutic areas
- Oversee CROs, vendors, and external partners to ensure high-quality delivery of clinical trial activities in compliance with ICH GxP guidelines, applicable laws and regulations.
- Lead vendor selection, support contract negotiation, and ongoing vendor performance management and escalation, in collaboration with Procurement and Legal departments
- Lead program risk management to mitigate potential study specific issues. Proactive issue resolution throughout the program and lifecycle of studies, supporting the COPM..
- Lead and mentor Clinical Project Managers, CTAs and contractors.
Further Requirements:
- Proven track record of successfully leading global clinical trials (US, Europe, LATAM, APAC) across multiple phases and therapeutic areas.
- Experience in line management/oversight of Clinical Project Managers/Clinical Trial Managers.
- Experience in vendor/CRO selection and oversight management.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.