Locations - Belgium or Switzerland
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Operations and Development Lead to drive global clinical programs from early development through commercial approval. This is a senior leadership role with significant strategic responsibility and cross-functional collaboration across multiple regions worldwide.
Your Role:
* Provide strategic leadership for clinical operations across assigned programs or therapeutic areas.
* Partner with medical and scientific teams to define and execute clinical development strategies.
* Oversee global clinical trials, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
* Lead cross-functional teams and contribute to program-level decision-making.
* Identify and mitigate risks, resolve operational challenges, and support continuous improvement.
* Potentially manage a team of clinical trial managers or associates, fostering talent development and high-performance culture.
What We’re Looking For:
* Minimum 8+ years of leadership experience in clinical operations, ideally in small- to mid-size biotech or pharma companies.
* Track record of managing programs from early-phase development through commercialization.
* Experience designing and executing global clinical strategies across multiple regions.
* Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building skills.
* Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication abilities in English.
* Advanced degree in medical, life sciences, or related field; PhD is a plus.
Why This Role Matters:
This is an opportunity to shape clinical development strategy and execution at a rapidly growing, globally-focused biopharmaceutical organization. You will lead impactful programs, collaborate with senior leaders, and contribute to therapies that make a real difference for patients worldwide.
Reach out now!
Tshering Sherpa
Tsherpa@planet-pharma.co.uk