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Associate Director, Decentralised Clinical Trials

WEP Clinical
London
6 days ago
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Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical and play a vital role in successfully managing Decentralised Clinical Trials (DCTs). We challenge our team to bring thought-provoking ideas and help define and drive solutions for clients and patients. Join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and make a difference in clinical research.
Role Objectives:
The WEP Clinical Associate Director, Decentralised Clinical Trials, manages the global project management team, supporting and leading them in the operational delivery of global clinical nursing services for decentralised clinical trials, including setting up, implementing, and managing nursing projects. The role also contributes to developing Clinical Nursing Service capabilities in alignment with WEP Clinical’s business strategy under the direction of the Director of Clinical Nursing Project Management.
The Ideal Candidate: Strong Leader
Adaptable
Problem-Solver
Innovative
What You'll Do: Oversee a portfolio of projects, driving strategy, innovation, and process improvements, acting as a liaison between leadership, sponsors, and teams.
Mentor and coach team members, fostering professional growth and defining strategies for talent development and succession planning.
Strengthen operational oversight for global nursing project teams, ensuring effective communication and project success.
Provide training and development for the global clinical nursing team, including performance reviews.
Lead project management to meet milestones and deliverables, ensuring projects stay on budget and follow the SOW.
Manage project risk, ensuring compliance with WEP Clinical SOPs, and communicate risks to relevant stakeholders.
Maintain project documentation and support contracts, invoicing, and business development teams.
Stay updated on global regulations and support process documentation and updates for consistency across programs.
Produce performance reports for senior management and support audits and quality assurance.
Build positive client relationships, identify opportunities, and support proposal development and vendor evaluation.
Support the Director of Clinical Nursing Project Management in overseeing the global Clinical Nursing Project Management team and resolving issues as needed.
Assist with the vendor evaluation and selection process, including collaboration with the WEP Clinical Quality team.
What You'll Need: Bachelor’s Degree in nursing, pharmaceutical, or life science field preferred.
5+ years of clinical research or nursing experience, with 3+ years in management or equivalent education/experience.
At least 1 year of line management experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer literacy.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.
Willingness to travel for meetings, training, and industry events.
Ability to work outside standard hours for urgent business needs.
Knowledge of nursing clinical research processes and ICH GCP guidelines.
Ability to manage priorities, mentor others, and provide solutions in clinical research settings.
What We Offer:
Private healthcare insurance
Long-term illness Cover
Death in service cover
Salary sacrifice pension
Annual leave
Paid maternity & paternity leave
Volunteer day
What Sets Us Apart:
WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.
We're Committed to Our Team:
WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all we do to support our employees.
We're Committed to DEI:
At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth and to embracing everyone's unique identities.
Our services include:
Access Programs
Clinical Trial Services
Patient Site Solutions
Clinical Trial Supply
Market Access and Commercialisation
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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