Clinical Operations Lead

About the Job

At Excelya, we are committed to fostering an environment defined by  Audacity, Care, and Energy . As a Clinical Operations Lead , you will play a vital role in enhancing our clinical research strategies and ensuring operational excellence across our studies.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while collaborating with various stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of quality in clinical operations. You will be instrumental in driving innovation and contributing to cutting-edge research initiatives that shape the future of healthcare.

Main Responsibilities

• Overall leadership of clinical projects and cross-functional team coordination, including identification, onboarding, and management of clinical sub-teams, as well as facilitation of project and team meetings with internal and external stakeholders (including CROs)
• Strong oversight of CRO partners: coordination of activities, performance monitoring, alignment with clinical strategy, risk and escalation management, and ensuring high-quality deliverables
• Contribution to the development and execution of clinical operational strategies (TPP, CDP, etc.), ensuring alignment with project objectives and driving innovative and efficient approaches
• Ownership of timeline management through planning tools (RDPM), including setup, monthly updates, simulation scenarios, and adherence to key milestones
• Rigorous budget management: tracking, updating, and reviewing costs (eCote, RDPM, CASA), ensuring alignment with strategic and operational plans
• Structured and timely reporting of project activities (clinical supply planning, time tracking, progress updates, risks) to management and stakeholders
• Driving team engagement and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and team performance
• Contribution to broader platform activities, including process improvement initiatives, participation in working groups, acting as a subject matter expert, and delivering training sessions

Requirements

About You

• Experience: Experience in clinical operations as project manager within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment, including prior leadership responsibilities.
• Skills: In-depth knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, CRO management, regulatory standards, and GCP; exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to foster positive relationships.
• Education: Master's degree in life sciences or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.
• Languages: Fluent in French & English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here's what makes us unique !

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe's  leading mid-size CRO  with the  best employee experience . Our  one-stop provider service model —offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting—enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

Excelling with care means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.