Clinical Operations Lead
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Clinical Operations Lead at Excelya: Lyon, France; Hybrid; Full time; Lead; Healthcare & Science. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.
- Location and workplace: Lyon, France, Hybrid
- Role classification: Healthcare & Science, Full time, Lead
- Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-27.
- Application path: candidates continue to the employer application page with non-personal referral tags.
About the Job
At Excelya, we are committed to fostering an environment defined by Audacity, Care, and Energy. As a Clinical Operations Lead , you will play a vital role in enhancing our clinical research strategies and ensuring operational excellence across our studies.
This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated team while collaborating with various stakeholders to uphold the highest standards of quality in clinical operations. You will be instrumental in driving innovation and contributing to cutting-edge research initiatives that shape the future of healthcare.
Main Responsibilities
- Overall leadership of clinical projects and cross-functional team coordination, including identification, onboarding, and management of clinical sub-teams, as well as facilitation of project and team meetings with internal and external stakeholders (including CROs)
- Strong oversight of CRO partners: coordination of activities, performance monitoring, alignment with clinical strategy, risk and escalation management, and ensuring high-quality deliverables
- Contribution to the development and execution of clinical operational strategies (TPP, CDP, etc.), ensuring alignment with project objectives and driving innovative and efficient approaches
- Ownership of timeline management through planning tools (RDPM), including setup, monthly updates, simulation scenarios, and adherence to key milestones
- Rigorous budget management: tracking, updating, and reviewing costs (eCote, RDPM, CASA), ensuring alignment with strategic and operational plans
- Structured and timely reporting of project activities (clinical supply planning, time tracking, progress updates, risks) to management and stakeholders
- Driving team engagement and fostering a collaborative environment, ensuring strong communication, alignment, and team performance
- Contribution to broader platform activities, including process improvement initiatives, participation in working groups, acting as a subject matter expert, and delivering training sessions