Job Title: Contract Clinical Operations Lead (COL)
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire (Hybrid, 2+ days/week onsite)
Contract: 6 Months | Inside IR35
About the Role
As a Contract Clinical Operations Lead (COL), you will play a key role in leading the operational delivery of global clinical trials across all phases. This position is part of the Global Clinical Operations function and contributes to the vision of delivering high-quality, patient-centric, and compliant studies.
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced clinical operations professionals looking to take on a strategic, cross-functional leadership role in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage study operational plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets.
* Oversee vendor relationships and performance, ensuring alignment with project goals and quality standards.
* Provide leadership and operational oversight to global, cross-functional study teams.
* Ensure adherence to ICH/GCP and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
* Lead country feasibility, site selection, and site engagement activities.
* Manage clinical supply planning and resource forecasting.
* Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
* Contribute to internal disease area and portfolio communities to drive operational excellence.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in clinical trial operations or related roles.
* Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or equivalent professional experience.
* Strong understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and regulatory requirements.
* Proven ability to lead global or regional clinical studies in matrixed organizations.
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
* Highly proactive, adaptable, and results-driven with a focus on quality.
* Availability within 1 month preferred.
Preferred Skills
* Experience managing end-to-end global clinical studies.
* Demonstrated vendor oversight experience (CROs, central labs, or eCOA providers).
* Familiarity with digital clinical operations tools (e.g. Veeva, CTMS, Workday).
Additional Information
* Contractors will be assigned a Workday Manager and integrated into study delivery teams.
* Standard onboarding and equipment will be provided.
* Contractors are responsible for correcting any sub-standard work at their own cost and may end the assignment with notice.
Candidate Profile – Ideal Fit
* Experienced and adaptable Clinical Operations Lead with global trial delivery experience.
* Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills.
* Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
* Collaborative, quality-focused, and driven by operational excellence.