Senior Clinical Operations Manager
Senior Clinical Operations Manager
Location: Allschwil, Switzerland
Schedule: Full-time (100%)
Contract Duration: 12 months
Contractor Rate: CHF 94.91 per hour
Are you an experienced clinical operations leader seeking an exciting opportunity in a global, dynamic environment? We are currently hiring a Senior Clinical Operations Manager to oversee and drive operational excellence in the execution of complex, global clinical trials. Based in Allschwil, Switzerland, this full-time, 12-month contract role offers a pivotal opportunity to work at the heart of innovative clinical development.
Your Impact As a Senior Clinical Operations Manager, you will lead all operational aspects of clinical trials, ensuring delivery in line with timelines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. You will supervise global operations teams, manage external vendors and CROs, and serve as the key operational point of contact within the Clinical Trial Team (CTT).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert operational input into project planning and trial strategies.
- Act as the operational lead within the Clinical Trial Team, reporting on progress, risks, and KPIs.
- Supervise global clinical operations teams and oversee workload prioritization and execution.
- Drive issue resolution and ensure timely, proactive mitigation of operational risks.
- Lead the selection, oversight, and performance management of CROs and ESPs.
- Coordinate clinical trial supply activities with Technical Operations, including forecasting and distribution.
- Maintain high-quality documentation and ensure the Study Master File (StMF) is audit-ready.
- Facilitate trial-specific training for team members and external partners.
- Support site initiation, investigator meetings, and site visits as required.
- Contribute to audit readiness and support internal audits and regulatory inspections.
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 7 years' experience in clinical operations, with proven leadership in Phase II/III trials.
- Strong track record in managing global, cross-functional teams and complex clinical programs.
- Deep knowledge of ICH-GCP and international regulatory requirements.
- Experienced in vendor management, contract oversight, and financial planning.
- Proficient in eTMF, CTMS, and electronic data capture systems.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English (written and verbal).
- Skilled in risk management, project planning, and problem solving under pressure.
- Willingness to travel internationally as needed.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in Switzerland. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.