Clinical Monitoring Excellence Lead - FSP EMEA

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, or a related discipline. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in clinical research, clinical development, or clinical operations.
• Significant experience in clinical monitoring, site management, or operational excellence within global clinical trials.
• Demonstrated experience leading global process improvement, operational transformation, or quality-focused initiatives.
• Strong expertise in ICH-GCP, ICH E6(R3), risk-based monitoring, Quality by Design, and quality management systems.
• Experience working within global, matrixed organizations and collaborating across multiple regions and cultures.
• Proven track record of driving organizational change and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, audits, and inspection readiness programs.
• Prior people leadership, mentoring, or matrix leadership experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and process optimization capabilities.
• Advanced analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Deep understanding of clinical trial monitoring methodologies and site management best practices.
• Expertise in process governance, risk assessment, and quality management.
• Strong change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities across global, cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding presentation, communication, and facilitation skills.
• High level of cultural awareness and ability to work effectively across geographies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and complex initiatives simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable operating in a highly dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and clinical technology platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Preferred Background

Candidates may come from roles such as

• Clinical Monitoring Excellence Lead
• Director, Clinical Monitoring
• Associate Director, Clinical Operations Excellence
• Head of Monitoring
• Monitoring Process Excellence Lead
• Director, Site Management
• Clinical Quality and Compliance Lead
• Global Clinical Operations Excellence Manager
• Risk-Based Monitoring Lead
• Clinical Process Improvement Lead

This role provides the opportunity to shape and continuously improve the future of global clinical monitoring and site management, driving operational excellence, quality, compliance, and innovation across the clinical development portfolio.

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