Global Study Associate Director
Core
Lead end-to-end delivery of complex global clinical studies, guiding cross-functional teams and external partners from handover to close-out to ensure medicines reach patients faster.
Role type
Senior IC clinical study director (global)
Builds
Clinical studies for pharmaceutical medicines
Domain
Pharmaceutical industry + clinical research
Required skills
Clinical study management, project management, risk-based quality planning, vendor oversight, budget management, inspection readiness, compliance governance, team leadership, issue management, data integrity
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (Masters), global project management experience, full clinical study lifecycle expertise
Technologies
ACCORD, ABACUS, PharmaCM, IXRS, ePRO
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional study teams and oversee outsourced partners to deliver on timelines, budget, and quality; orchestrate communication across functions and vendors; ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements; manage study budgets and re-forecast throughout the lifecycle; serve as primary point-of-contact during audits or inspections; mentor team members and drive continuous improvement in study processes.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
