Senior Director, Head of In-Country Clinical Study Operations Americas

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your role:

The Senior Director to lead In-Country Clinical Study Operations (ICSO) for the Americas, reports to the Executive Director of Clinical Delivery and Patient Centricity. This strategic position encompasses oversight of clinical study activities across the USA, Canada, and Latin America, with a focus on driving performance and operational excellence. You will oversee site management activities, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and local regulations, while guiding Clinical Research Managers in managing clinical studies across all therapy areas. This role also involves mentoring staff, identifying training needs, and fostering high-performing teams to achieve departmental and company objectives. By leveraging market knowledge and anticipating business challenges, you will drive innovation and process improvements to optimize study delivery.

Who you are:

• You have completed extensive (15+ years) professional experience in Clinical Research in biotech, pharma, or CRO, including Clinical Trial Management and managing Clinical Monitoring/Site Management.
• You have at least 5 years of people and resource management experience, ideally in a multifunctional or multinational setting.
• You have a proven track record of establishing good relationships with sites and investigators, with a graduate background (Medical or Life Sciences degree) in a clinical research-related discipline or equivalent.
• You have outstanding leadership skills to ensure harmonization and excellence across teams and geographies, and to lead, mentor, and motivate teams.
• You are highly self-motivated and proactive, willing and able to take on responsibility.
• You are prepared for both domestic and international travel up to 30% of the time.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!