Clinical Research Director

Job Description

As the Clinical Research Director you will lead end-to-end Clinical Operations across Ukraine and its cluster driving high-quality inspection-ready trials that support our global research pipeline. You will shape key investigator relationships partner closely with regional and global teams and build a high-performing organization that delivers with excellence. As the countrys primary voice within GCTO you will champion quality innovation and execution that directly advances breakthrough healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in Clinical Operations or Clinical Research at country/cluster level.

• ACRP certified or proven deep GCP knowledge regulatory expectations audits inspections and CAPA management.

• Proven ability to lead coach and develop high-performing teams

• Experience collaborating in complex matrix organizations and with global/regional stakeholders.

• Demonstrated success in managing clinical portfolios and meeting operational metrics.

• Strong relationship-building skills with investigators institutions and vendors

• Solid understanding of budget oversight resource planning and operational forecasting.

• Excellent communication decision-making and strategic planning capabilities.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity drive change and foster a culture of quality and compliance. Change leadership and drive.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary GCTO lead for the country/cluster driving clinical trial strategy and execution.

• Align local Clinical Operations with global priorities and maintain strong investigator relationships.

• Recruit develop and empower high-performing clinical operations teams.

• Anticipate resource needs and optimize staffing through upskilling or targeted hiring.

• Oversee all studies across phases ensuring delivery against timelines standards and budgets.

• Maintain strict compliance with GCP and SOPs ensuring continuous inspection-readiness.

• Lead or support audits regulatory interactions and timely CAPA closure.

• Collaborate with FSP/vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence.

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