Sr. Clinical Trial Lead

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

At Dexcom, our mission is to empower people to take control of diabetes through innovative continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology. The Clinical Affairs department plays a critical role in bringing this mission to life by generating high-quality clinical evidence that supports product safety, efficacy, and regulatory compliance. As a Senior Clinical Trial Lead, you will be at the forefront of this effort by driving successful execution of clinical investigations that validate breakthrough technologies, improve patient outcomes, and advance global standards of care. Your leadership ensures that every trial meets the highest standards of scientific integrity, operational excellence, and patient-centricity, directly contributing to Dexcom’s vision of transforming diabetes management worldwide.

As a Senior Clinical Trial Lead, you will oversee the operational delivery of multi-country medical device clinical investigations across Europe. This role encompasses planning, execution, and closeout in full compliance with ISO 14155, EU MDR 2017/745, ICH-GCP, GDPR, and applicable local regulations. Acting as the single point of accountability for trial quality and performance, the Sr. CTL provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and cross-functional coordination from study initiation through completion.

Where you come in:

• You lead cross-functional trial teams (Site Management, Monitoring, Data Management, Biostats, Safety, Clinical Logistics).
• You drive country and site feasibility across the Europe and select sites based on clinical trial design requirements.
• You ensure protocol adherence, timely data entry, query resolution, and deviation management.
• You coordinate with ethic committees and competent authority as needed.
• You maintain inspection-ready documentation, drive continuous improvement and lessons learned.
• You serve as the central point of contact for internal/external stakeholders

• You prepare updates, risk summaries, and decision briefs to senior leadership
• You develop timeline plans and proactively manage path to meet trial milestones (e.g. FPI).
• You provide robust vendor oversight (e.g. CROs), escalate and remediate as needed.

What makes you successful:

• You must have experience in leading a clinical trial in all phases (e.g. start up, execution and close out).
• You have experience in medical devices and/or diabetes clinical trials.
• You are proficient at utilizing clinical management systems and electronic data capture systems.
• You have prior inspection/audit participation
• You are familiar with post market clinical follow-up, registries, real-world evidence, or adaptive designs.
• You are detailed oriented, strategic thinking, problem solver, and drive decision making.
• You have excellent communication both verbal and written.

What you’ll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
• A full and comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
• An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

Experience and Education Requirements:

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 – 8 years of related experience

 Remote Workplace: Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically within an hour’s commute). If you reside within commuting distance of a Dexcom site, a hybrid working environment may be available. Ask about our Flex/Hybrid workplace option.

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