[Hiring] Manager II, Clinical Operations @Fortrea

Role Description

Are you passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence, and shaping the future of clinical research? We are looking for a Manager II, Clinical Operations to lead a team of clinical research professionals across the UK/IRE. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within our evolving Clinical Network, supporting staff across both FSO and FSP delivery models.

• Lead, coach and develop a team of clinical research professionals, supporting excellence in monitoring, quality and study delivery.
• Drive performance management, career development, employee engagement and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning.
• Ensure high standards of quality, compliance and regulatory oversight.
• Manage resource allocation, utilisation, workload forecasting and workforce planning.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and talent development activities.
• Partner with project teams, sponsors and operational leaders to support successful study delivery.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardisation and operational excellence across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years' clinical research experience gained within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or healthcare environment.
• Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, quality requirements and study delivery.
• Previous experience in clinical monitoring and/or site management is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting regional and/or global clinical trial delivery.
• Previous people leadership experience with a proven ability to develop, motivate and build high-performing teams.
• Ability to balance employee engagement with performance accountability while driving operational excellence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the organisation.

Benefits

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead talent across both FSO and FSP business models, providing broad exposure to different sponsors, therapeutic areas and operational environments. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team while helping to shape the future of our Clinical Network and develop the next generation of clinical leaders.

Company Description

If you're a people-focused leader who thrives on developing others, driving performance, and making an impact across clinical operations, we would love to hear from you!

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