Associate Director Senior Study Lead - Single Sponsor Dedicated; home-based
Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-29
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Healthcare
Clinical Research
Associate Director Senior Study Lead - Single Sponsor Dedicated (home-based)
Reading, United Kingdom | Full time | Home-based | R1495532
Job PurposeThe Associate Director Senior Study Lead is the leader of the cross-functional clinical trial team (CTT). The role guides planning and management of assigned clinical study/studies from end-to-end to achieve objectives, including proactive operational planning, risk management, budget and people allocation, and promotion of operational excellence through process improvement and knowledge sharing.
Key Accountabilities- Executes and delivers clinical studies; guides planning and decision making at study-level
- Acts as the CTT product owner with clear and focused duties and responsibilities per the agile ways of working
- Active member of a Clinical Operations community within the study leadership organization
- Promotes operational excellence in the shared development of global clinical study protocols, study reports, and other study‑related documents
- Patient recruitment, clinical data, study documentation and study reports
- Efficient delivery of the protocol, ICF, Monitoring Plan, and CSR in quality and on time
- Cost effective management of study budget
- Proactive, iterative operational planning with effective contingencies and embedded risk management mindset in CTT
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences/healthcare (or clinically relevant degree) required; advanced degree strongly preferred.
- ≥ 4 years recent involvement in clinical research or drug development spanning Phases I to IV of standard to high complexity and priority.
- ≥ 3 years recent contribution to and accomplishment in all aspects of conducting clinical studies of standard to high complexity and priority in a global/matrix environment in a pharmaceutical industry or contract research organization, including expert knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH), health authorities (FDA/EMA), local/National Health Authorities.
- Experience managing people globally in a complex matrix environment preferred.
- Proven ability and strong experience leading virtual teams and building capabilities; effective stakeholder relationship development.
- Excellent communicator and presenter (oral and written); ability to communicate at all levels.
- Excellent organization and prioritization.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and enterprise mindset, demonstrated by ability to drive aligned solutions.
- Fluent English, oral and written.
Location:
Home-based
Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.
Please note:
due sponsor requirements for the role only candidates based in the listed location/s will be considered. Any applications from candidates based outside of these locations will not be considered.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is zł - zł. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job‑related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part‑time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
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