Head Of Clinical Operations – Ferring Ventures

Ferring Ventures

Ferring UK
Early-phase clinical development
Translational strategy
Dose-finding methodologies
The Head of Clinical Operations will co-shape, design, and implement the FV strategy alongside the Managing Director, providing scientific and clinical support to Scientific Directors across early- and mid-stage programmes

Job Summary

  • The Head of Clinical Operations will co-shape, design, and implement the FV strategy alongside the Managing Director, providing scientific and clinical support to Scientific Directors across early- and mid-stage programmes.
  • This role ensures clinical studies are designed and executed with excellence, influencing strategic decisions in FV’s governance bodies and being accountable for the clinical value creation of FV’s portfolio.
  • Key responsibilities include recommending, designing, and executing clinical development activities, managing external vendors, and contributing to scientific and clinical evaluation of external opportunities.

Matching Summary

The Head of Clinical Operations will co-shape, design, and implement the FV strategy alongside the Managing Director, providing scientific and clinical support to Scientific Directors across early- and mid-stage programmes.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • early-phase clinical development
  • translational strategy
  • dose-finding methodologies
  • early proof-of-concept design
  • GCP, FDA, EMEA adherence
  • strategic and analytical competence

Nice-to-have

  • innovation mindset
  • curiosity and forward-thinking
  • interpersonal skills
  • emotional intelligence
  • build relationships
  • negotiate & influence
  • manage change in matrix environment

Key Requirements

  • Medical Doctor
  • Documented research capabilities (PhD with international publications)
  • 10+ years' experience from international pharma drug development
  • Ability to develop and manage multi-facetted budgets
  • Fluency in English

Work Rights

Not specified

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