Fortrea
Manager II, Clinical Operations FSO and FSP (UK/IRE)
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Are you passionate about developing people, driving operational excellence, and shaping the future of clinical research?
We are looking for a Manager II, Clinical Operations to lead a team of clinical research professionals across the UK/IRE. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within our evolving Clinical Network, supporting staff across both FSO and FSP delivery models.
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of clinical professionals.
- Drive performance management, career development, engagement, and succession planning.
- Ensure high standards of quality, compliance, and regulatory oversight.
- Manage resource allocation, utilisation, workload forecasting, and workforce planning.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and talent development activities.
- Partner with project teams, sponsors, and operational leaders to ensure successful study delivery.
- Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and operational excellence.
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What We're Looking For
- Degree in Life Sciences, Nursing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Minimum 5 years' clinical research experience gained within a CRO, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare environment.
- Experience supporting global or regional clinical trial delivery.
- Previous people leadership experience with a proven ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams would be advantageous.
- Ability to balance employee engagement with performance accountability.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial operations, GCP, and quality requirements.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and coaching skills.
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Why Join Us?
This role offers a unique opportunity to lead talent across both FSO and FSP business models, providing broad exposure to different sponsors, therapeutic areas, and operational environments. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team while helping to shape the future of our Clinical Network and develop the next generation of clinical leaders.
If you're a people-focused leader who thrives on developing others, driving performance, and making an impact across clinical operations, we would love to hear from you.
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