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 country’s 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.

Required Skills:

Change Management, Clinical Operations, Clinical Research, Communication, Data Literacy, Decision Making, ICH GCP Guidelines, People Leadership, Strategic Thinking

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

12/23/2025

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