Clinical Trial Associate Manager in London

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact. At Galderma, we’re unique and we embrace difference.

About The Role

The Clinical Trial Associate Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials by overseeing a team of Clinical Trial Associates (CTAs). This position combines people leadership with operational excellence, driving consistency across clinical trial activities and Trial Master File (TMF) management. You will be responsible for developing talent, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and maintaining compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and sponsor SOPs. This is a highly collaborative role, working cross-functionally to support inspection readiness and continuous improvement across the clinical operations function.

Key Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Resource Management
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of CTAs, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.
  • Oversee onboarding, training, performance management, and career development.
  • Allocate and balance workloads across multiple clinical trials.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for CTA-related topics.
• Operational Oversight
  • Ensure effective CTA support across all assigned clinical trials.
  • Oversee the timely and accurate completion of key study deliverables, including: Study training trackers, ADI logs, Study team rosters, System access management, Study and country insurance documentation, Public registry updates.
  • Support effort to keep performance metrics accurate and actionable.
• TMF Oversight & Inspection Readiness
  • Ensure all TMF activities meet sponsor standards and ICH-GCP requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with TMF and Clinical Standards teams to maintain inspection readiness.
  • Support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
• Vendor & CRO Oversight
  • Ensure alignment between CRO/vendor documentation and sponsor expectations.
  • Monitor quality and consistency across external partners.
• Process Improvement & Governance
  • Review performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with leadership to drive process optimization and operational excellence.
  • Contribute to SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• Experience
  • 6–8+ years of experience in clinical research (Sponsor and/or CRO environment).
  • Proven experience managing and developing global CTA teams.
  • Hands-on experience supporting different study models (e.g., FSP, Hybrid, Phase IV).
• Skills
  • Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and sponsor-side clinical operations.
  • Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with eTMF systems (e.g., Veeva Vault, TransPerfect).
  • Exposure to global clinical trials.
  • Project management experience or certification.

What We Offer In Return

At Galderma, you will have the opportunity to lead regional operations across multiple markets and gain visibility across both local and global teams. You’ll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional environment with autonomy to make a real impact on the business. We offer a hybrid working model, professional development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a global organization committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Next Steps

A first virtual conversation with the recruiter. A virtual interview with the hiring manager. A final panel interview with the extended team.

Our people make a difference. At Galderma, you’ll work with people who are like you – and people who are different. We value what every member of our team brings. Professionalism, collaboration, and a friendly, supportive ethos create the perfect environment for people to thrive and excel in what they do.