Head Of Clinical Operations

Cancer Research UK

Stratford, United Kingdom
Grade m3 - competitive salary; not specified; not ...
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Lead clinical operations function
Ensure regulatory and quality standards
Manage clinical trial delivery
** Cancer Research UK is seeking a Head of Clinical Operations to lead their Clinical Operations function within the Centre for Drug Development. The role demands extensive experience in drug development and clinical trials, along with a strong management background, to ensure the successful delivery of clinical trials across the UK and EU. **

Job Summary

  • This pivotal role is responsible for leading the Clinical Operations function, ensuring the successful delivery of CDD clinical trials to the highest regulatory and quality standards across the UK and EU.
  • The Cancer Research UK Centre for Drug Development (CDD) is the world's only charity-funded drug development organisation, pioneering early phase and precision medicine clinical trials in oncology agents.
  • The organization offers a supportive working environment, a generous benefits package, and a wide range of career and personal development opportunities.

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** Cancer Research UK is seeking a Head of Clinical Operations to lead their Clinical Operations function within the Centre for Drug Development. The role demands extensive experience in drug development and clinical trials, along with a strong management background, to ensure the successful delivery of clinical trials across the UK and EU. **

Salary

Grade M3 - competitive salary; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead Clinical Operations function
  • Ensure regulatory and quality standards
  • Manage clinical trial delivery
  • Build and develop high-performing teams
  • Ensure compliance with ICH GCP
  • Maintain sponsor oversight for international trials
  • Drive continuous improvement of processes

Nice-to-have

  • Embody organizational values
  • Support strategic planning
  • Foster collaborative relationships

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in drug development/clinical trials
  • Science graduate, PhD/MD or substantial relevant experience
  • Extensive clinical operations management experience
  • Extensive team management experience
  • Working knowledge of UK/EU clinical trial regulations
  • Working knowledge of UK/EU GDPR and data privacy

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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