# Clinical Operations Lead

> Excelya · Lyon, France (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-26

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Clin Ops - Resourcing

## Description

**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

## Requirements

**About You**

-   **Experience:** Experience in clinical operations as project manager within a CRO or pharmaceutical environment, including prior leadership responsibilities.
-   **Skills:** In-depth knowledge of clinical trial methodologies, CRO management, regulatory standards, and GCP; exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to foster positive relationships.
-   **Education:** Master's degree in life sciences or a related field; advanced degree is preferred.
-   **Languages:** Fluent in French & English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

## Benefits

**Why Join Us?**

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here's what makes us unique !

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe's **leading mid-size CRO** with the **best employee experience**. Our **one-stop provider service model**—offering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting—enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

**Excelling with care** means benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.

## Apply

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