Senior Manager Local Study Operations (Clinical Development)

Location: Diegem, Belgium

Company

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical company focused on clinical development and global research and development.

What you will do

• Lead and develop Local Study Operations Managers across the country portfolio.
• Oversee clinical study delivery from feasibility through close-out, including scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and quality.
• Manage Local Study Operations Manager and vendor performance, serving as the escalation point for local study challenges.
• Allocate resources and workloads across FSP and FTE personnel to optimize trial execution.
• Coordinate collaboration between study strategy, local study, and cross-functional country teams.
• Drive operational efficiency, digital innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of clinical execution experience, or a Master’s degree and 6 years, Bachelor’s degree and 8 years, Associate’s degree and 10 years, or high school diploma/GED and 12 years.
• At least 2 years of direct people management or leadership experience involving teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation.
• Experience managing clinical operations and understanding local regulatory requirements for global clinical trials.
• Experience overseeing clinical research vendors such as CROs, central labs, or imaging vendors.
• Experience managing multiple teams, direct reports, clinical functions, or trials.

Nice to have

• Seven years of experience in life sciences or a medically related field.
• Four years of biopharmaceutical clinical research experience in a biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO company.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment.
• Focus on professional development, mentoring, and preparation for managing complex clinical trials.
• Collaborative environment involving global strategy, country leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.