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Clinical Operations Lead

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CK Group are recruiting for a Clinical Operations Lead to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 6 months.

Salary:
Per day: £450 - £500 UMBRELLA or £339.27 - £376.97 PAYE basic 

Clinical Operations Lead Role:

Ensures the timely and efficient delivery of all operational aspects of one or more studies through all phases and stages (start-up, conduct and close down).
Represents the UK on the global study team.
Responsible for site relations and recruitment in country of origin.
Provides direction and leadership to the local study team, including Clinical Research Associates (CRAs) to ensure delivery of the study.
Drives study timelines, budget, risk, and operational study plans including inclusive research or diversity plans, while ensuring quality and compliance.Your Background:

Experience with all stages of UK studies (phase I-IV, start-up and closeout).
Study-start up experience preferred.
Experience with contracts and costing templates
Study management experience within the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
A relevant Life Science degree (preferred).Company:
Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

Location: 
This role is based at our clients site in Welwyn Garden City (2 days a week on site, but some flexibility available as this is a site-facing role).

Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Clinical Operations Lead role, please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).
 
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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