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Global Study Associate Director (GSAD) – BioPharmaceuticals Clinical Operations

Cambridge, , United KingdomFull-time2026-11-12

Core

Lead complex, global clinical studies to accelerate life-changing medicines to patients, owning delivery across the full study lifecycle.

Role type

Senior IC clinical operations leader (Global Study Associate Director)

Builds

Global clinical studies for biopharmaceuticals

Domain

BioPharmaceuticals / Clinical Operations

Required skills

Global study delivery leadership, cross-functional collaboration, study planning and performance, risk and issue management, CRO and provider oversight, study documentation stewardship, quality and compliance management, budget management and forecasting

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD), project management certification, global study management experience, multi-phase clinical lifecycle experience, Cardiovascular/Renal/Metabolism therapeutic area experience

Technologies

Clinical trial management systems, Trial Master File (TMF) tools

Responsibilities

Provide direction to cross-functional study teams to achieve milestones; Ensure effective communication across internal and external partners; Maintain dynamic project plans and track performance; Proactively identify and manage risks; Lead oversight of CROs and external service providers; Contribute to study document development and maintenance; Safeguard adherence to ICH-GCP and governance; Monitor study budgets and forecasts; Foster a high-performing team environment

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC