Senior Manager, Clinical Operations Site Management (Franchise Lead) – CNS – Europe – Remote

Worldwide is seeking a Senior Manager for Clinical Operations Site Management to lead and grow our Central Nervous System franchise operations across Europe. This full-time position, based in England, United Kingdom, offers a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced clinical operations professional committed to operational excellence and franchise success.

About the Role

As Senior Manager of Clinical Operations Site Management, you will assume responsibility for the strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership of clinical sites within our CNS franchise across Europe. Your role bridges operational execution with franchise strategy, requiring you to balance site performance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement whilst driving clinical trial success and site development initiatives.

Core Duties

• Direct site management and oversight for clinical trial operations within the CNS franchise across European locations
• Lead and mentor site management teams, establishing performance standards and driving accountability
• Develop and implement operational strategies that enhance site capability, trial readiness, and patient recruitment outcomes
• Ensure regulatory compliance, quality standards, and adherence to standard operating procedures across all managed sites
• Monitor site-level metrics, performance KPIs, and financial performance to identify improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to align site operations with franchise objectives
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships with site investigators, sponsors, and regulatory authorities
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and trial execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, healthcare management, or a closely related discipline
• Minimum 7–10 years of clinical operations experience, with demonstrated progression into site management or franchise leadership roles
• Proven experience managing clinical research sites or leading clinical operations teams
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams in a matrix or complex organisational environment
• Excellent project management and problem-solving capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English required
• Ability to travel across European sites as needed for the role

About the Company

Worldwide is a forward-thinking organisation committed to advancing clinical science and bringing innovative therapies to patients. Our CNS franchise represents a core strategic focus, with investment in world-class clinical operations, talented teams, and cutting-edge trial delivery across Europe.

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