Global Clinical Program Director

Summary

Exciting opportunity with a global biotech organisation seeking an experienced Clinical Operations leader to drive clinical development strategy and execution across the full product lifecycle—from First-in-Human studies through registration and post-marketing activities. This is a highly visible leadership role, combining strategic oversight, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration on global development programs.

Responsibilities:

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• Lead clinical operations strategy and provide input into global Clinical Development Plans (CDPs) and program objectives.
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• Oversee clinical development activities across assigned indications and ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
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• Drive operational risk management, issue resolution, and cross-functional decision-making.
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• Partner with Clinical Trial Leads, Project Managers, and senior stakeholders to ensure successful execution of global clinical programs.
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• Support country and site selection, CRO management, and regulatory readiness activities.
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• Lead and mentor clinical operations teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
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• Ensure inspection readiness and support audits across the development portfolio.
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Requirements:

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• 15+ years of experience in Clinical Development and Clinical Operations leadership within biotech or pharmaceutical organisations.
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• Strong background in global clinical trial management, strategic drug development, and operational execution.
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• Proven experience leading complex global programs and working effectively within matrix environments.
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• Experience managing CROs, external partners, and outsourced clinical development models.
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• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team development capabilities.
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• Thorough knowledge of ICH-GCP and global clinical development regulations.
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• Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related discipline.
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ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its headquarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

TO APPLY

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Joesela Alolod A. (Recruitment Sourcer) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: [email protected]

T: +61 370580550

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/joeselaaloloda/