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Director of Operations
Richmond Pharmacology —London
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Annual leave
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- Remote
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- Up to 50% travel
- English
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- Hybrid work
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- £120,000 - £130,000 a year
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NAVEX —London
- £120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Master's degree
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GPP —Redhill
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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Children's Charity Head of Operations
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- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
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Head of Operations (Events & Company Operations)
Cosmonauts —London
- £50,000 - £100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Customer service
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- Full-time
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- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
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QA —London
- AI
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Director of Operations

Richmond Pharmacology -
London

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Clinical research
Performance management
Bachelor's degree
Leadership

Full job description

Job Title: Director of Operations

Location: London Bridge, SE1 (4-days Onsite)

Term: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Private Medical, Private Dental, Pension, 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays & Many more)

Richmond Pharmacology are an early phase Clinical Research Organisation (CRO), where we are conducting pioneering early phase healthy participants and patient participant trials. Our experienced and world-renowned team, our central London location and our global reach contribute to making Richmond Pharmacology an exciting and dynamic place to work.

Purpose of the job

The Director of Operations is accountable for a significant proportion of the operational activity required to deliver clinical trials at Richmond.

This role leads Clinical Operations, Laboratory Services, Data Science, Catering, Clinical Project Delivery, and Acute Clinical Management, ensuring these functions operate in a coordinated and aligned way to support high-quality project delivery.

The focus is to ensure that these operational areas run safely, compliantly, efficiently, and effectively, with engaged teams and a relentless focus on improving how work gets done.

This is a leadership role. The Director sets direction, creates clarity, and holds leaders accountable for delivering excellence across their areas, while working closely with other Directors to ensure end-to-end trial success.

Main duties and responsibilities

Operational Leadership and Performance

Own performance and delivery across assigned operational functions
Ensure operational delivery is efficient, coordinated, and aligned to study requirements
Work in partnership with peers and seniors to enable end-to-end study delivery
Reduce friction between functions and improve ways of working
Ensure clear accountability for outcomes within and across functions

Participant Safety and Regulatory Compliance

Ensure all operational areas meet the highest standards of participant safety
Maintain regulatory compliance across all accountable functions
Embed a culture where safety and quality are non-negotiable
Ensure ongoing inspection readiness

Project Delivery

Support the effective delivery of clinical trials through strong operational execution
Improve predictability, timelines, and quality of delivery within accountable areas
Reduce delays, rework, and operational inefficiencies
Strengthen ownership and accountability at the project level

Functional Leadership

Provide leadership across:

Clinical Operations
Laboratory Services
Data Science (data management and statistics)
Clinical Project Delivery
Acute Clinical Management
Catering

Ensure each function is high performing, well-structured, and clearly aligned to shared goals

Build strong collaboration across functions and with the wider organisation

Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence

Drive continuous improvement across operational processes and systems
Identify and eliminate inefficiencies and duplication
Use data and insight to prioritise improvements
Promote smarter, simpler ways of working, including use of technology where appropriate

People Leadership and Capability

Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team
Set clear expectations and hold leaders accountable for delivery and behaviour
Build capability and succession across functions
Ensure teams are structured to deliver sustainably and effectively

Financial and Operational Efficiency

Support strong financial performance through efficient operational delivery
Contribute to budgeting and performance tracking across functions
Ensure resources are deployed effectively without compromising quality or safety

Strategic Contribution

Contribute to organisational strategy and growth plans
Ensure operational capability supports increasingly complex and high-value studies
Support Richmond’s ambition to be a partner of choice for early-phase clinical research

Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related discipline.
Strong working knowledge of GCP and clinical trial regulations
Strong background in data-driven decision-making and performance management.
Minimum 15 years of progressive operations leadership experience, with at least 5 years in senior management roles.
Senior leadership experience in clinical research
Strong understanding of clinical trial delivery and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to manage audits and regulatory inspections successfully
Track record of reducing delays, rework, or inefficiencies
Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary teams
Strong stakeholder management skills, including interaction with cross-functional teams, boards and regulatory bodies
Ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment
Data-driven and outcome-focused

Application:

If you are interested in the role, please register your details, including a copy of your CV. Please note, while we try to respond to every candidate, the high volume of applications anticipated may make this impossible and we ask for your patience and understanding.

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