Head of Clinical Operations, Northern Europe

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Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives.

Are you ready to take on a critically important, strategic leadership role within our Regional Clinical Operations team?

Leading the Regional Clinical Operations team for Northern Europe, you will be accountable for, and drive, clinical trial delivery across the region.

You will lead a large team of clinical operations professionals across the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden, and influence clinical trial strategy in these countries.

Your responsibilities will include driving results, high performance, maintaining quality and compliance, and fostering a strong, effective team dynamic. Your impact will extend beyond your team, influencing the broader culture of the organisation.

If you are passionate about clinical operations and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Key elements of the role

• Strategic planning of clinical operations activities for the region
• Leadership, including line management, partnering and development of managers; leadership of a department of approximately 100 team members across six countries
• Support in coordinating the work assignments and performance of Clinical Operations staff to ensure timely execution consistent with R&D and local research goals and priorities, including;
  • Clinical Operations Managers (COM)
  • Clinical Trial Managers (CTMs)
  • Clinical Trial Monitors (CTMos)
  • Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs)
  • Study Start-up Specialists (SSUSs) and/or Site Contract Leads (SCLs)
• Anticipates resource needs and provides workload evaluations and task assignments
• Tracks and manages metrics and compliance
• Point of Contact for FSP staff within the country
• Managing the hiring, performance management and succession planning of staff
• Ensuring collaboration and information sharing with local country cross-functional stakeholders (Medical, GRS, GPV, Market Access, Commercial, Human Resources)
• Ensure effective external partnerships with Clinical Study Sites, Investigators, Pharma Trade Associations, Ministry of Health and Heath Authorities
• Support Audits and Health Authority inspections as well as preparation activities
• Ensure Study Corrective Action / Preventative Action (CAPA) implementation and ensure the necessary resources / tools are available
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate with and influence individuals at all levels of the organization including situations of conflict resolution, problem solving and crisis management

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree within life sciences or equivalent required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in people and project management in a pharma/biotech/CRO organization
• Significant experience in the planning, conduct and management of clinical programs (Phase I-IV)
• Experience leading, managing, coaching and developing direct reports

Required Knowledge & Competences

• Demonstrated ability to drive project related activities
• In depth understanding of GCP, ICH Guidelines and other local guidance, regulation and codes of practice related to Clinical Research and Medical Affairs
• Understands the drug development process, from early to late stage, including lifecycle management
• Deep knowledge of clinical trial operations including monitoring methodologies, systems, regulations/compliance, budget and resource management and site facing engagements
• Knowledge of the external country clinical trial environment and stakeholders therein

The successful candidate will

• Demonstrate organisational and planning skills and independent decision-making ability
• Be passionate, accountable and innovative critical thinker who balances risk and speed for maximum results
• Demonstrate outstanding interpersonal communication skills to influence, inform or guide others
• Be results oriented with proven track record in building effective, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

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With a single vision as inspiring as “Transforming patients’ lives through science”, every BMS employee plays an integral role in work that goes far beyond ordinary. Each of us is empowered to apply our individual talents and unique perspectives in an inclusive culture, promoting diversity in clinical trials, while our shared values of passion, innovation, urgency, accountability, inclusion and integrity bring out the highest potential of each of our colleagues.#J-18808-Ljbffr