COM Clincial Operations Manager

(5 x Roles) Clinical Operations Manager – 12-Month Contract
Location: Allschwil, Switzerland
Schedule: Full-Time (100%)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced clinical operations professional ready to take on a high-impact global role? We’re seeking a Clinical Operations Manager to oversee and coordinate the operational delivery of Phase II and III clinical trials. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in managing external service providers, driving study deliverables, and ensuring compliance across complex international studies.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Trial Oversight: Lead operational activities from study start-up through to close-out, including eTMF setup, regulatory submissions, site activations, and invoice/contract management.
• Vendor Management: Select, manage, and supervise External Service Providers (ESPs) and Contract Research Organizations (CROs), ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, and quality standards.
• Documentation & Systems: Develop and maintain trial-specific operational documentation, ensure completeness of the Study Master File, and manage CTMS, eTMF, and related systems.
• Team & Communication: Act as a key point of contact for CRAs and cross-functional trial teams, contributing to Investigator Meetings, site visits, and issue resolution.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and SOPs, perform ongoing quality reviews, and support audits and inspections.
• Leadership & Mentoring: Guide junior team members and support cross-functional collaboration across a global clinical trial team.

What You Bring

• A degree in Life Sciences or Healthcare (BSc or equivalent)
• At least 4 years of experience managing operational aspects of Phase II and III trials
• Proven track record in vendor management and global study execution
• Proficiency with CTMS, eTMF, and EDC systems
• Strong understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines and international trial regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); multicultural awareness is a plus
• Willingness to travel internationally as required

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage early submission, as this is a high-visibility opportunity with a global leader in clinical research.