Senior Programs and Operations Manager

Recruiter:

Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Ref:

967759

Date posted:

Monday, June 29, 2026

Location:

, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple clinical trial programs across all phases. Oversee project timelines, budgets, and milestones, ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements. Partner with cross-functional teams (Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics, Regulatory, etc.) to ensure seamless program execution. Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; implement mitigation strategies proactively. Develop and optimize operational processes to improve efficiency, quality, and compliance across clinical programs. Manage resource allocation and workload balancing across projects and teams. Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track program and operational performance. Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory guidelines, and company SOPs. Act as the key point of contact for sponsors, senior leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders. Mentor, guide and drive performance of Heads of Departments and operations staff to build organizational capability. Contribute to strategic planning, business development initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts. Communicate program progress, risks, and operational updates to executive leadership.

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