Mantell Associates is partnered with a forward-looking Biotech company, who is seeking a motivated and experienced Clinical Operations Manager to join their clinical development team on a contract basis. This fully remote UK-based role offers flexibility while playing a critical part in the execution and management of clinical trials that support breakthrough therapies.
Clinical Operations Manager - Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage operational aspects of clinical trials from study start-up through close-out, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and adherence to regulatory and quality standards
* Coordinate site selection, feasibility assessments, site initiation, vendor management, and contracts, ensuring alignment with study protocols and timelines
* Oversee patient recruitment strategies, enrollment tracking, retention and retention-related logistics to meet study enrolment targets
* Monitor trial progress, manage timelines, budgets, and resources; work closely with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Safety/Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory teams to ensure smooth execution
* Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, national and international regulations, and company SOPs; maintain high standards of data integrity and patient safety
* Provide regular status reports, risk assessments, and contingency plans to senior leadership and stakeholders; proactively identify and manage operational risks
* Support vendor and CRO oversight, including performance monitoring, quality assurance, and deliverable tracking
* Facilitate cross-functional communication among clinical, regulatory, safety, and project teams to ensure coordinated execution and alignment of trial objectives
* Implement continuous process improvements - optimising workflows, documentation, and trial management procedures to boost efficiency and quality.
Clinical Operations Manager - Requirements:
* Minimum of 4-7 years’ experience in clinical operations or related roles within biotech, pharma, or CRO settings, with direct involvement in clinical trial management
* Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical trial regulations (UK/EU), and regulatory requirements; experience working with multinational and remote trial teams is a plus
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple trials or projects in parallel, with solid skills in planning, coordination, and problem-solving under tight timelines
* Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills; comfortable interacting across cross-functional teams and external partners
* Proven record in site management, vendor or CRO oversight, and patient recruitment / retention strategies
* Ability to work independently and remotely, with self-motivation, discipline, and ability to drive projects to completion
* Based in the UK, with eligibility to work full time and ability to commit to contract duration
Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Science headhunting firm. For more information on this opportunity, contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.