Director, Site Start Up (Clinical Research)

TL;DR

Director, Site Start Up (Clinical Research): Leading the Site Start-up department to optimize people, processes, and systems for clinical trial initiation with an accent on regulatory compliance and client satisfaction. Focus on managing complex SSU programs, driving strategic expansion, and ensuring adherence to ICH/GCP guidelines.

Location: Remote, must be based in the UK, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia, or Romania

Company

The first global precision medicine clinical research services organization integrating clinical operations excellence with laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences.

What you will do

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the Site Start-up (SSU) department in terms of people, processes, and systems.
• Oversee SSU delivery, including IRB/EC/CA submissions and support for site contract and budget negotiations.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and project management to ensure global and regional SSU execution.
• Manage team growth, career development, and resource allocation to meet budget and quality goals.
• Develop and report SSU KPIs and lead continuous process improvement.
• Partner with Business Development for opportunity development, proposals, and bid defense preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related field.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in clinical research, with extensive experience in Site Start-up.
• Proven experience working within a Clinical Research Organisation (CRO).
• Demonstrated track record in people management and leadership.
• Expert knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process.
• Fluency in English.

Nice to have

• Experience with clinical software such as CTMS, eTMF, and EDC.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to quality, people, and high performance.
• Opportunity to work in a global precision medicine environment.
• Focus on employee engagement and professional retention.