AD Clinical Operations

Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Location: Dublin, Ireland (Hybrid)

Reports to: Director, Clinical Operations

Team: 3-5 (mix of new and existing members)

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Associate Director of Clinical Operations to help lead our global clinical programs. You’ll oversee outsourced Phase II-III interventional trials (with Phase I, IV, and ISR experience a plus) across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring operational excellence and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and oversee global clinical trials, primarily Phases II-III.
• Manage CRO partnerships with strong oversight and accountability for quality and timelines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a growing Clinical Ops team (3-5).
• Contribute to operational strategy and process improvement within a small, agile team.
• Represent Clinical Operations in internal and external meetings, including FDA/EMA interactions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure successful study execution.

What You Bring

• 8-12 years’ experience in Clinical Operations with both hands-on trial management and oversight leadership.
• Strong background in global Phase II-III interventional studies; early- or late-phase and ISR experience desirable.
• Proven CRO oversight and vendor management experience.
• Previous line management and strategic input exposure.
• Therapeutic area experience (desirable): Immunology, Pulmonology, Urgent/Intensive Care, Infectious Diseases.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a “roll up your sleeves” mindset.

This is a highly competitive position, so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.