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Head of Clinical Operations

Mid-Cap Pharma

Public · Global

Lead a 40-person clinical operations function across two therapeutic areas (rare disease, neurology).

Reference

VT-COPS-2031

Location

Oxford · Hybrid

Engagement

Permanent

Posted

5 May 2026 · 3w ago

Compensation

£140k – £175k

Base only · Bonus and equity additional

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The Brief

A mid-cap pharmaceutical business is hiring a Head of Clinical Operations to lead a 40-person function spanning two therapeutic areas. The role reports to the SVP, R&D, sits on the R&D leadership team, and owns the operational execution of seven active clinical programmes.

Responsibilities

  • 01

    Own the operational execution of seven active programmes

  • 02

    Lead a globally distributed team of 40

  • 03

    Set the standard for vendor and CRO selection across the business

The Successful Candidate

  • 01

    Senior clinical operations leader with multi-programme oversight

  • 02

    Direct experience of late-phase (II/III) studies in rare disease or neurology

  • 03

    Prior people-leadership of a 25+ team

Compensation & Benefits

Strong public-co RSU package

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive family benefits

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Reference VT-COPS-2031 · Head of Clinical Operations

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