Head of Clinical Operations

Global Clinical Operations Manager (M/W)

About Naos International (

About Naos International ( Founded in 2008, Naos International is a premier executive search firm specializing in the healthcare sectors. Operating on an international scale, we partner with leading global organizations to identify and recruit top-tier talent across the entire healthcare industry.

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a visionary Global Clinical Operations Manager (M/W) to join a high-performing international healthcare industrial player . In this highly confidential and strategic role, you will be responsible for orchestrating the clinical strategy worldwide and guiding an expert team in delivering high-impact clinical evaluations. This position offers a compelling path toward expanding leadership and operational responsibilities within a rapidly growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

• International Clinical Oversight: Drive the roadmap for global multi-centric clinical investigations. Take full ownership of study steps from early protocol architecture to final clinical summary reporting.
• Process Excellence & Quality Standards: Safeguard trial milestones, operating budgets, and delivery timelines. Ensure absolute adherence to global clinical regulations, industry standards (ICH-GCP, ISO), and regional legal requirements.
• Leadership & Talent Development: Supervise, inspire, and grow a diverse team of international clinical operations professionals. Enhance collaborative performance across remote and local structures.
• Scientific Networks & External Partners: Champion the development of Investigator-Initiated Studies (IIS) and forge lasting, credible alliances with international academic institutions, research networks, and top-tier clinical experts.
• Cross-Departmental Synergy: Act as a key scientific partner for corporate units, ensuring close alignment with Research & Development, Regulatory Pathways, Quality Systems, and Market Access teams to support product lifecycle objectives.

Required Profile

• Education: Advanced medical, pharmaceutical, or scientific background (MD, PharmD, PhD, or Master’s degree in Life Sciences).
• Experience: Approximately 10 years of solid professional practice in Clinical Operations, with a proven background of at least 3 years in supervising clinical teams in cross-border configurations.
• Core Competencies: A solid history of designing and managing international clinical trials. Strong ability to deep-dive into complex scientific methodologies and articulate them effectively.
• Soft Skills: High level of curiosity, analytical rigor, and an agile mindset tailored to working smoothly across complex or matrix organizational environments.
• Languages: Native-level or completely professional fluency in English is mandatory for global trial administration. Professional proficiency in French is required to ensure seamless internal communications.

Application Process

This assignment is managed with strict confidentiality and on an exclusive basis by Naos International. Interested professionals are invited to forward their application to: