This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Clinical Operations Development Lead in Switzerland.
This role offers a strategic leadership opportunity within clinical development, overseeing operational and tactical aspects of clinical programs from early-phase studies to post-approval activities. You will provide operational expertise, guide trial design, and ensure that clinical operations align with program objectives, budgets, and regulatory requirements. Acting as a central point of contact for cross-functional teams, you will identify risks, implement mitigation strategies, and foster collaboration with internal and external partners. Your impact will extend across programs, influencing strategy, team performance, and the quality and efficiency of clinical operations. This position is ideal for an experienced leader who thrives in a global, fast-paced, and complex environment, with a focus on delivering clinical excellence.
Accountabilities:
- Lead operational aspects of clinical development across assigned therapeutic indications or assets, ensuring execution aligns with objectives, timelines, and budgets.
- Provide input to Clinical Development Plans (CDPs), Objectives, Goals, Strategies and Measures (OGSMs), and trial design, including regulatory strategy.
- Act as primary point of contact for operational clinical activities and escalation, collaborating with cross-functional teams including Project Managers, Trial Leads, and Finance.
- Drive risk management, proactively identifying and mitigating issues, and supporting problem-solving across trials.
- Oversee clinical trial budgets, resources, and timelines; support selection of sites, countries, CROs, and external collaborators.
- Ensure high-quality documentation and reporting for trials, including protocols, amendments, dashboards, and regulatory submissions.
- Mentor, coach, and enable development of Clinical Trial Leads and Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- Support continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and promoting consistency across trials and programs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in medical or para-medical fields (e.g., Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Veterinary) or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 15 years of leadership experience in Clinical Development, including global trial oversight and experience in outsourced models.
- Proven ability to manage complex clinical operations, including budgets, timelines, resources, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong leadership, people management, and team-building skills, with a track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams.
- Deep knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and other relevant regulatory requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to operate in culturally diverse, global teams.
- Proactive problem-solving and risk mitigation abilities, capable of managing complexity and ambiguity.
- Experience in rare disease and/or autoimmune clinical trials is a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation aligned with local market benchmarks.
- Remote-first work environment with flexibility across Switzerland.
- Opportunity to lead global clinical programs and influence strategy and outcomes.
- Professional growth and development opportunities in a complex, high-impact role.
- Exposure to cross-functional collaboration in an international, dynamic environment.
- Participation in continuous improvement initiatives and best practice sharing.
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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