.Job Title: Director, Clinical Operations (Mexico)Department: Clinical OperationsLocation: Remote MexicoOverview of Role:The Director, Clinical Operations Mexico, is accountable for providing leadership and operational expertise into execution of one or more phase 1-3 clinical trials conducted in Mexico. The role will be part of the Global Clinical Operations (GCO) group reporting into USA VP, Head of Clinical Operations. This position is expected to:Collaborate with Contract Research Organization (CROs) and identify, champion, and implement key improvements in the outsourced operating model for optimization, performance, and site engagement.Strategize local needs and help build resource needs to support the clinical trial delivery strategy in an effective, efficient, and compliant manner.Responsible for maintaining high level of visibility of operational topics among leadership and stakeholders.Lead and inform the direction & strategy for a potential insourced clinical trial model for Mexico in alignment with global strategy.Role and Responsibilities:Accountable to lead, manage and drive operational excellence in Mexico through CRO delivery and considerations of future internalization of GCO's operating model where appropriate.Responsible for operational deliverables in Mexico in accordance with time, cost, and quality commitments.Function as a key point of escalation for issues and problem resolution impacting new and ongoing studies to ensure business critical milestones are achieved for Mexico.Support the creation and direct a Mexico regional strategy including resource requirements and capabilities needed in accordance with global strategy and pace.Build strong relationships with Summit Study Leads and Study Cross-Functional Teams to guide operational direction based on disease area expertise and country-specific needs.Feasibility:Understand and highlight country-specific strengths and opportunities in the strategy for selection of countries/sites for Mexico.Ensure timely inclusion of robust regional/country-level insights and feasibility outcomes into operational plans to enable effective delivery.In partnership with the global study team, maintain Mexico risks, proactively communicate progress, issues, or changes that may impact timelines and costs, and support mitigation of Mexico-specific systemic issues and risks.Accountable for study-level quality, compliance with GCP, local laws, and regulations, and guide the team with local HA inspection readiness.Line management of regional team in line with business needs, including GCO roles in study management, site engagement, and/or other local staff in Mexico.All other duties as assigned.Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:BA/BS required; in a scientific/medicalfield preferred. Advanced degree preferred.A minimum of 10+ years of industry or related experience