Associate Director, Clinical Trial Lead (all genders)

Work Your Magic with us!  

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 can be done in a remote working model.

Your role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Director, Clinical Trial Lead to join our Global Development Operations team. This role is pivotal in leading high-impact, global Phase III and registrational clinical trials. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration across international teams. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading and managing complex, high-risk global clinical trials, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will serve as the primary operational contact, representing the Global Development Operations (GDO) team in global trial teams and providing essential operational input on protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and clinical study reports (CSRs). A key part of your responsibilities will involve overseeing contract research organizations (CROs) and other vendors, ensuring their work is compliant with corporate standards. Additionally, you will lead training initiatives, contribute to department-wide process improvements, and ensure all trials are inspection-ready. You will also manage corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) and play a significant role in mentoring junior staff to foster talent development. 

Who you are:

• Advanced degree preferred (MPH, MS, MA, MBA, PharmD); PM certification (CPM, PMP) desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of clinical research experience, with at least 7 years in clinical trial management.
• Proven leadership in managing global trials and cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management, strategic thinking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities.
• Experience in therapeutic areas and drug development processes.

Your main benefits:

• Health and well-being: Get access to private medical care, life insurance, and sports card, receive prepaid lunch card  
• Work-Life balance: Enjoy additional paid days off, flexible working hours.
• Learning and Development: Take advantage of co-financing for language courses, trainings, and certifications as well as other development opportunities

Information on how we process your personal data for recruitment purposes, you can find on the registration form in our Recruitment Portal.
 

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!