VP, Clinical Operations (US)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not Specified

Our mission is to fix the outdated clinical trial infrastructure that drives up the cost of developing new medicines, causing patients to wait longer and pay more for treatments. We use software to help innovative companies run faster, more reliable, and patient-friendly clinical trials. Since March 2021, we've helped run over 100 clinical trials involving tens of thousands of patients, achieving a customer NPS of 100. We recently secured a $55m Series B funding round.

We are seeking an exceptional VP Clinical Operations to lead our US Clinical Operations team. This role is responsible for our US trial portfolio and scaling our US operations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across various therapeutic areas and phases, including technology-enabled trials, a proportionate approach to trial design, and experience growing and leading large teams. You will collaborate closely with the Global VP of Clinical Operations and other leadership teams in the US and UK, as well as cross-functional teams including Product, People, and Commercial. The position is based in the US (preferably East Coast or East Coast working hours), with travel to the UK required 2-3 times annually.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in clinical trials, with responsibility for project implementation.
• Experience beyond working solely within a large CRO.
• Experience with a wide variety of clinical trials.
• Deep understanding of FDA/GCP trial requirements and up-to-date knowledge of changing regulations.
• Experience implementing trials outside of the US is desirable.
• Proven experience growing high-performing teams, including responsibility for processes, hiring, and training.
• Experience working with innovative trial technology and a desire to innovate in the space.
• High agency and a bias for action.
• Passion and curiosity for our mission of changing the healthcare industry and new health treatment development.
• Desire to experience life at a high-growth, mission-driven VC-funded startup.

Responsibilities

Focus Area 1: Clinical Operations

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Oversee the US Clinical Operations team to ensure successful trial delivery (on time, on budget, in compliance, and of high quality).
• Create and maintain optimal working practices, SOPs, systems, and tools for robust Study Management execution and stakeholder communications.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations leadership to proactively and creatively solve issues.

Reporting and Communication

• Direct the activities of assigned Project Support staff.
• Mentor other project management team members and clinical staff.
• Facilitate team building and communication.
• Implement resource strategies to achieve project goals.
• Develop contingency planning and risk mitigation strategies for successful project delivery.

Hiring and Training

• Lead hiring and expansion of the US ClinOps team.
• Support the launch of our early careers program (GROVE) for future Trial Leads.
• Develop and deliver team training reflecting current best practices.

Focus Area 2: Organizational Leaders

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Application Instructions

• Not Specified

Company Information

• Founded: March 2021
• Funding: $55m Series B from Balderton Capital, with support from Creandum, Firstminute, Seedcamp, and Visionaries.
• Impact: Helped run over 100 clinical trials involving tens of thousands of patients.
• Customer NPS: 100