CPL Life Sciences are seeking an experienced Clinical Operations Lead to drive global clinical development programs within an innovative biotechnology environment focused on neurological diseases. Driving innovation within their field, this client is formulating market leading precision medicine, combining clinical research with AI and data science to optimise patient outcomes.
This role will lead Phase III trial execution across multiple regions, overseeing CROs, vendors, site management, patient recruitment, regulatory coordination, and data quality activities. Sites will primarily be across the US, UK and EU.
Experience within CNS or Neurology is strongly preferred.
** Travel to New York will occasionally be required for key operational meetings **
The successful candidate will combine strong operational expertise with a proactive mindset and a passion for improving clinical development through AI-enabled and innovative trial approaches. Responsibilities also include supporting evidence-generation strategies for regulatory, payer, and commercial readiness.
Required experience:
• Strong experience leading global or multi-country Phase II/III clinical trials
• Proven CRO, vendor, and budget management expertise
• Deep understanding of ICH-GCP, regulatory compliance, and inspection readiness
• Experience with study start-up, country/site selection, and patient recruitment strategies
• Hands-on oversight of trial delivery, timelines, risks, and operational quality
• Experience supporting safety monitoring, data review, and database lock activities
• Ability to implement innovative or AI-enabled approaches to improve trial execution
• Strong stakeholder management and investigator engagement skills
• Experience within biotech, advanced therapies, neuroscience, or fast-paced clinical-stage environments is essential
If this role is of interest please apply here, or contact sarah.phillips@cpl.com to arrange a discussion.
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