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Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist - Hiring for a leading CRO
Director of Operations, CNS Centre of Excellence - US based
In this brand-new opportunity, we’re looking to hire a CNS Operations & Project Specialist who’ll be instrumental in our new centre of excellence (COE) division dedicated to Central Nervous Systems (CNS) clinical trials.
We’re Avance Clinical a Contract Research Organisation. We offer specialised services supporting drug development for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. We have a rich history in this area with our founding roots dating back to the 1980’s. If you already work in this industry, you’ll know that we are experts in our field and have an unrivalled reputation for providing high quality service. We’ve grown every year since 2019 & have doubled in size over the last 2.5 years.
We appreciate that our people are key to the success of our business hence we have fostered an exceptional, employee centric, culture with supportive teams and excellent career progression.
Responsibilities
The Director is responsible for the operational leadership, execution, and delivery of all CNS (Psychiatry/Neurology) clinical projects within the Centre of Excellence. Reporting directly to the Executive Medical Director, CNS Centre of Excellence, this role ensures that CNS (Psychiatry/Neurology) trials are conducted efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with the strategic goals of the organization. The Director will oversee cross-functional teams, drive process optimization, and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction in all operational aspects of CNS (Psychiatry/Neurology) research.
What We Offer
- Stimulating work
- An intellectual challenge
- An agile & flexible workplace
- Opportunity to progress
- Stability
- Sense of community
- A leadership team that are working together on a common goal
- Flexible work options
- Great tools / tech to do your job
- A competitive salary & an extra days holiday for your birthday!
- Benefits package
What You'll Need To Succeed
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in clinical & project operations / management, with a strong focus on CNS (Psychiatry/Neurology) trials within a CRO, pharmaceutical, or academic research environment.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams for complex CNS (Psychiatry/Neurology) clinical trials across all phases, with a preference for early- to mid-phase (Phase I and II) studies.
- Proven track record in project planning, resource management, and operational delivery of CNS (Psychiatry/Neurology) studies, including oversight of budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
- Experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and sponsor relationship management.
- Familiarity with both investigator-initiated and sponsor-driven trials, with the ability to adapt to diverse operational models.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, pharmacy, or a related field is required
- Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, PhD, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline is highly desirable.
To apply
- Submit your CV along with a cover letter outlining your skills and experience
- You must also have full US working rights to be considered.
Clinical Operations / Project Director / Clinical Trials / Work from home / US / CNS /
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Health Care Provider
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