Location:
Greater Zurich Area | Switzerland
Your Responsibilities As Group Lead Clinical Operations Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop a growing team of Clinical Project Managers
Provide scientific and operational guidance throughout clinical development programs
Allocate resources across projects and support workload planning
Foster collaboration across Clinical Operations and cross-functional departments
Drive continuous improvement of clinical processes, SOPs and operational excellence
Support recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members
Contribute to departmental strategy and organizational growth
Clinical Operations
Lead global Phase I and Phase II clinical studies from planning through execution and close-out
Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget and according to quality standards
Develop and review key study documents, including protocols, clinical study plans, informed consent forms and study reports
Oversee CROs, clinical sites, central laboratories and external vendors
Manage regulatory and ethics submissions
Identify study risks and implement mitigation strategies
Monitor study progress, data quality and vendor performance
Present study updates to senior management and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with ICH‑GCP (E6(R3)), applicable regulations and internal SOPs
Your Profile
Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences or a related discipline
8–12+ years of Clinical Operations experience within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
Extensive experience managing global Phase I and/or II clinical trials
Previous experience leading Clinical Project Managers or cross‑functional clinical teams
Strong understanding of clinical development strategy
Proven experience managing CROs and external vendors
Experience preparing regulatory and ethics submissions
Excellent knowledge of ICH‑GCP and international clinical regulations
Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills
Ability to work successfully in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial biotech environment
Fluent English
What You Can Expect
Leadership responsibility within a rapidly growing Clinical Operations organization
The opportunity to shape both clinical programs and team development
High level of ownership and visibility across the organization
International, collaborative and science‑driven culture
Flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes
Modern offices in the Zurich area with excellent public transport connections
Due to Swiss employment regulations, only candidates who are currently eligible to work in Switzerland can be considered for this position.
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Greater Zurich Area | Switzerland
Your Responsibilities As Group Lead Clinical Operations Leadership
Lead, mentor and develop a growing team of Clinical Project Managers
Provide scientific and operational guidance throughout clinical development programs
Allocate resources across projects and support workload planning
Foster collaboration across Clinical Operations and cross-functional departments
Drive continuous improvement of clinical processes, SOPs and operational excellence
Support recruitment, onboarding and development of new team members
Contribute to departmental strategy and organizational growth
Clinical Operations
Lead global Phase I and Phase II clinical studies from planning through execution and close-out
Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget and according to quality standards
Develop and review key study documents, including protocols, clinical study plans, informed consent forms and study reports
Oversee CROs, clinical sites, central laboratories and external vendors
Manage regulatory and ethics submissions
Identify study risks and implement mitigation strategies
Monitor study progress, data quality and vendor performance
Present study updates to senior management and external stakeholders
Ensure compliance with ICH‑GCP (E6(R3)), applicable regulations and internal SOPs
Your Profile
Master’s degree or PhD in Life Sciences or a related discipline
8–12+ years of Clinical Operations experience within biotechnology or pharmaceuticals
Extensive experience managing global Phase I and/or II clinical trials
Previous experience leading Clinical Project Managers or cross‑functional clinical teams
Strong understanding of clinical development strategy
Proven experience managing CROs and external vendors
Experience preparing regulatory and ethics submissions
Excellent knowledge of ICH‑GCP and international clinical regulations
Strong leadership, coaching and communication skills
Ability to work successfully in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial biotech environment
Fluent English
What You Can Expect
Leadership responsibility within a rapidly growing Clinical Operations organization
The opportunity to shape both clinical programs and team development
High level of ownership and visibility across the organization
International, collaborative and science‑driven culture
Flat hierarchies and short decision‑making processes
Modern offices in the Zurich area with excellent public transport connections
Due to Swiss employment regulations, only candidates who are currently eligible to work in Switzerland can be considered for this position.
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Group Lead Clinical Operations Arbeitgeber: headcount AG
Die headcount AG ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der Ihnen die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und internationalen Umfeld im Großraum Zürich zu arbeiten. Wir fördern eine offene Unternehmenskultur, die auf Zusammenarbeit und Innovation basiert, und bieten zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung sowie attraktive Benefits. Bei uns haben Sie die Chance, Ihre Expertise in der Qualitätssicherung einzubringen und gleichzeitig Teil eines engagierten Teams zu sein, das sich für höchste Standards in der pharmazeutischen Industrie einsetzt.
