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ThermoFisher Scientific Clinical Operations Manager in Madrid, Spain
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.
Our global Clinical Operations colleagues within our PPD® clinical research services provide end-to-end support for clinical trials from study start up to monitoring through to study close out, across commercial and government contracts. Together, we help clients define and develop clinical programs, minimize delays, and execute high-quality, cost-efficient clinical studies.
Our Clinical Operations team in Spain is rapidly growing, and we are looking for a Clinical Operations Manager in Madrid, Barcelona or Sevilla to oversee daily line management responsibilities of the assigned team. You will be a positive leadership and professional role model for our ambitious and diverse clinical operations staff. This role will empower you to successfully implement strategic plans, determine effective resource alignment, and ensure flawless execution of training and development programs. Collaborate closely with senior management and executive staff to drive our mission forward.
A day in the Life:
Lead and inspire staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and clear work direction to achieve exceptional results.
Conduct regular performance appraisals and career discussions, fostering employee career development.
Interview, recruit, and select top talent, ensuring a seamless induction and orientation process for new employees.
Maintain up-to-date staff CVs, training records, position profiles, and experience profiles, ensuring accuracy in timesheets and expense reports.
Optimize project operations by supporting allocation activities in line with local resourcing processes and collaborating with project managers and clinical team managers.
Deliver comprehensive training on Working Practice Documents (WPDs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), local requirements, and other critical subjects impacting clinical operations. Identify training gaps and ensure all requirements are met.
Address quality issues promptly, request QA audits as necessary, and facilitate both client and internal quality assurance audits.
Keys to Success:
Bachelor's degree in life-science or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Relevant clinical research experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
1+ year of leadership/mentoring/supervisory responsibility within Pharmaceutical or Clinical Research Organisation
Fluency in both Spanish and English languages is essential
Excellent clinical trials monitoring skills; Remote and on-site
Demonstrated understanding of or ability to learn the company’s SOPs, WPDs, and relevant regulations (e.g. ICH/GCP, FDA guidelines)
Demonstrated ability to evaluate medical research data
Strong organizational and negotiation skills
Advanced written and oral communication skills. Fluency in both Spanish and English languages is essential
Demonstrated use of computer to include data entry, archival and retrieval
Ability to travel as needed
Excellent team player with team building skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Advanced ability to utilize problem-solving techniques applicable to constantly changing environment
Solid knowledge of medical/therapeutic areas and medical terminology
Why Join Us?
We hire the best, develop ourselves and each other, and recognise the power of being one team. We understand that you will want to grow both expertly and personally throughout your career, and therefore will benefit from an award-winning learning and development programme, ensuring you reach your potential.
What We Offer:
As well as being rewarded a competitive salary, we have an extensive benefits package based around the health and well-being of our employees. We have a flexible working culture, where PPD clinical research services truly value a work-life balance. We’ve grown sustainably year on year but continue to offer a collaborative environment, with teams of colleagues eager to share expertise and have fun together. We are a global organisation but with a local feel.
Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
How To Apply: Please submit your CV in English
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.