Innovation Capability Director – Global Clinical Operations

About the role

The Innovation Capability Director will lead the identification, implementation and scaling of innovative patient recruitment and engagement solutions for global clinical trials. This highly visible leadership position requires deep expertise in digital marketing and AI‑enabled recruitment strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead adoption and scaling of innovative solutions that improve trial recruitment, participation and patient experience.
• Partner with global study teams, technology providers and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver impactful recruitment innovations.
• Drive implementation, governance, risk management and continuous improvement of innovation initiatives across global clinical programs.
• Evaluate digital, data‑driven and AI‑enabled approaches to improve patient identification, engagement and recruitment outcomes.
• Develop scalable frameworks, processes and best practices for sustainable adoption of successful recruitment innovations.

Required profile

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of clinical trial innovation or solution delivery experience, especially in patient recruitment.
• Minimum seven years of experience in pharmaceutical clinical drug development with strong understanding of trial operations.
• Proven digital patient recruitment expertise, including development and implementation of digital marketing strategies.
• Experience applying digital tools and AI‑enabled methods to patient recruitment, selection or matching.

Required skills

• Digital marketing for patient recruitment
• Artificial intelligence‑enabled recruitment approaches
• Data‑driven patient identification and engagement
• Clinical trial operations knowledge
• Project management and cross‑functional collaboration

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and performance‑based bonus
• Hybrid working options
• Extensive benefits including insurance, retirement plans, wellbeing resources and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion and pay equity