Clinical Operations Manager

Job Description

Reporting to the Clinical Research Country Lead, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Operations Manager. This position is responsible for ensuring the performance, compliance, and execution of assigned clinical trial protocols within the country, in accordance with ICH-GCP guidelines, local regulatory requirements, company policies, quality standards, and safety reporting obligations.

The role plays a critical part in supporting study start-up, regulatory submissions, financial management, and operational delivery of clinical trials. Working closely with internal stakeholders, investigators, vendors, and regulatory authorities, you will help drive study success while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Bring energy, knowledge, innovation and leadership to carry out the following:

• →Lead and oversee country-level study start-up activities, including clinical trial submissions, approvals, ethics committee interactions, and regulatory authority communications.
• →Manage local study operations, including informed consent, clinical and ancillary supplies, import/export requirements, archiving, insurance processes, and compliance documentation.
• →Own country and site budget management, financial compliance, payment processes, and the development, negotiation, and execution of Clinical Trial Research Agreements (CTRAs).
• →Collaborate with internal functions including Finance, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance, as well as external vendors, to ensure timely delivery of study milestones.
• →Drive process improvements, contribute to local Standard Operating Procedures, and serve as a Subject Matter Expert for assigned operational topics.
• →Support talent development through mentoring, onboarding, while contributing to strategic local initiatives and projects.

In order to excel in this role, you will more than likely have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences, Business Administration, Finance, Healthcare, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical research or a combination of clinical research and finance/business operations.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations, ICH-GCP, local regulatory requirements, and study start-up processes.
• Proven experience in budget management, contract negotiations, and Clinical Trial Research Agreements (CTRAs).
• Solid understanding of the European Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR), including submission requirements and timeline, and of European Union In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR).
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify risks, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, conflict resolution, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in clinical systems, digital technologies, and AI-enabled tools supporting clinical operations.
• Fluent written and verbal communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

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