Expertise
Biotechnology
Story behind
A seasoned Clinical Trial Lead with a passion for metabolic medicine, you’re ready to shape the future of therapies that address what happens after weight loss. You thrive in fast‑moving, science‑driven environments backed by top‑tier investors and energized by bold, first‑in‑class ambitions.
You bring the leadership to drive Phase 2 studies forward, the strategic mindset to navigate complex trial designs, and the scientific depth to translate strong human genetic validation into operational excellence. You’re motivated by programs that tackle weight regain, improve adherence through quarterly or semi‑annual dosing, and push innovation across peptides, oral small molecules, and next‑generation formats.
If you’re the Clinical Trial Lead who wants to accelerate this mission and help deliver better tolerability and higher‑quality weight loss outcomes, this is your moment.
This is you
10+ years of clinical operations experience within biotech or CRO environments
Extensive hands-on experience leading Phase 1 and early Phase 2 trials
Proven track record of independently delivering clinical trials from start-up to CSR
Strong experience in CRO oversight and vendor management within outsourced models
The role in action
End‑to‑end trial leadership: Provide full operational leadership for assigned clinical trials, ensuring alignment with development strategy and company objectives.
Cross‑functional team management: Lead the Clinical Trial Team (CTT) across Medical, Regulatory, Biometrics, and CMC to drive clarity, accountability, and delivery.
Integrated timeline ownership: Build and maintain trial timelines from start‑up through CSR, proactively managing critical path activities.
CRO oversight: Serve as the primary operational interface with the CRO, ensuring strong oversight, performance tracking, and effective escalation.
Your site of the deal
A competitive compensation package combines a market‑aligned base salary with performance‑based incentives, providing clarity on both fixed and variable components. The overall package is designed to ensure fairness, stability, and room for growth, aligned with the responsibilities of the role.
Contact
If you are interested in this position and would like to know more about it, please contact:
Nele Geusens, Recruitment Consultant
T: +32 (0) 497 57 08 94