Manager II, Clinical Operations FSO and FSP (UK/IRE)
Company: Fortrea
Location: Maidenhead (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-08-04
About this role
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.
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.
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...