**Assoc. Clinical Operations Lead****Essential Functions**:- Oversee the delivery of Site Management project tasks, providing advice and guidance to achieve high performance and quality project deliverables.- Ensure overall project efficiency and adherence to project timelines and financial goals; report metrics and out of scope activities.- Develop, implement and maintain the Site Recruitment, SPS Operations and SPS Risk Management Plan within the agreed project strategy.- Collaborate with other functional groups within the company such as data management, quality assurance and biostatistics where necessary to support milestone achievement and to manage study issues and obstacles.- Manage and follow study activities through ongoing tracking and review of study progress. Provide input and report progress to appropriate SPS management and project management leaders.- Act as the first line of escalation for site management questions and issues on assigned projects.- Lead preparation for in-house audits and in creation of Corrective Action Plans (CAPAs).- Develop and deliver presentations/training to clients, colleagues and professional bodies, as required.**Requirements**:- Bachelor Degree preferably in a life sciences discipline, and 4 years of monitoring experience, team leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.- In depth knowledge of, and skill in applying, applicable clinical research regulatory requirements; i.E., Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.- Skill in understanding and executing complex study designs.- Strong written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language.- Demonstrated team leadership and mentoring skills.