WEP Clinical

Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives. Role Objectives: The WEP Clinical Associate Director of Clinical Nursing Operations will oversee and manage nursing clinical research operations at the regional level. The Associate Director of Clinical Nursing Operations will support the Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations in delivering high-quality, patient-centric, decentralized clinical trial nursing services within their designated region. This role is responsible for overseeing daily clinical nursing operations, managing resources, and ensuring both operational and clinical excellence to align with global standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. As the Associate Director of Clinical Nursing Operations, you will act as a regional clinical leader responsible for driving operational execution, developing the nursing workforce, and implementing quality initiatives that adhere to federal, state, local, and sponsor guidelines. The role will foster collaboration among cross-functional teams within the global clinical operations nursing department and will be crucial in enhancing nursing capabilities and ensuring clinical compliance in your assigned region. The Ideal Candidate: Leader Strong Communicator Detail Oriented Problem Solver Adaptable What You'll Do: Lead and manage regional clinical nursing teams-including Clinical Managers and Resource Planners-to ensure high-quality decentralized trial delivery aligned with global standards and sponsor expectations. Collaborate with the Global Director to implement nursing strategies, processes, and quality standards within the region. Oversee execution of nursing operations including resource planning, recruitment, training, and performance management to meet study demands. Ensure all nursing activities comply with GCP, local regulations, and SOPs, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and zero tolerance for non-compliance. Act as the regional escalation point for clinical concerns, deviations, complaints, and adverse events, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication. Provide oversight for clinical incident investigations; lead high-risk cases with guidance, assurance, and regulatory alignment. Participate in client meetings and internal forums to offer nursing expertise, address challenges, and reinforce client confidence in services. Analyze study protocols with commercial teams to assess feasibility, determine nursing needs, and mitigate operational risks. Monitor regional nursing budgets and resource utilization, partnering with finance, HR, and the Global Director to maintain cost-efficiency and quality. Drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, support career development, track KPIs, manage vendor clinical performance, and embed best practices across nursing operations. Let me know if you'd like this formatted for a specific use (e.g., resume, job posting, internal doc). What You'll Need: Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, advanced related degree preferred 3-5 years of progressive experience in Nursing and clinical research in both domains. With at least 3 years in clinical operations leadership or management role Demonstrated experience in clinical trial operations, including compliance monitoring, patient care coordination, and protocol implementation In-depth understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), ICH guidelines and applicable local/international regulations governing clinical research Experience working in or supporting decentralized or hybrid clinical trial models highly essential Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage managers in a clinical or operational setting Strong understanding of clinical trial workflows, including compliance, patient safety, and study logistics Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including client- and cross-functional team engagement Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities Comfortable using digital platforms or systems related to you eSource, scheduling, or nurse-patient communications What We Offer: Private healthcare insurance Long-term illness Cover Death in service cover Salary sacrifice pension Annual leave Paid maternity & paternity leave Volunteer day What Sets Us Apart: WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs. We're Committed to Our Team: WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth, development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events and all that we do to support our employees. We're Committed to DEI: At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone's unique identities. Our services include: Access Programs Clinical Trial Services Patient Site Solutions Clinical Trial Supply Market Access and Commercialisation WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment. WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual's race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.