VP Monitoring and Site Engagement

Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership to Directors of Clinical Monitoring across Europe and North America, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality clinical trial monitoring activities.


• Establish and lead a dedicated function for feasibility, site engagement, and site contracting, building and maintaining strong global investigator site networks.


• Oversee Study Start-Up leadership, ensuring efficient activation processes and alignment with study timelines and regulatory requirements.


• Act as escalation point and mentor for senior clinical leaders, supporting decision-making, conflict resolution, and operational problem-solving.


• Drive continuous improvement of clinical processes, including SOP development, quality systems, and operational best practices.


• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, ISO standards, sponsor requirements, and internal procedures across all clinical functions.


• Participate in audits, inspections, bid defenses, and client presentations, contributing to business development and strategic proposals.


• Monitor team performance, resource allocation, and operational KPIs to ensure optimal delivery and capacity planning.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, including at least 8 years in leadership roles.


• Strong expertise in clinical trial monitoring across all phases of drug development.


• Proven experience in managing global teams and overseeing client-facing clinical operations.


• Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, including ICH-GCP and clinical development processes.


• Demonstrated ability to build and manage strategic site networks and oversee feasibility and site contracting activities.


• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and organizational management skills in complex, fast-paced environments.


• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to influence stakeholders at all levels.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities, make independent decisions, and drive results under pressure.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field (advanced degree preferred).

• Senior executive leadership role with global scope and strategic impact.


• Opportunity to shape and build new organizational functions in site engagement and feasibility.


• Exposure to international clinical programs across multiple therapeutic areas.


• Flexible and global working environment with cross-regional collaboration.


• Strong emphasis on professional growth, leadership development, and career progression.


• Participation in high-impact client engagements, audits, and strategic bid processes.


• Competitive executive compensation package aligned with experience and responsibilities.

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