Associate Director, Country & Site Operations FSP Oversight Manager
Core
Manage and oversee Functional Service Provider (FSP) staff to support country- and site-level clinical trial execution, ensuring operational consistency and efficiency across regions.
Role type
Senior management clinical operations leader (FSP oversight)
Builds
Scalable FSP operating model and country/site operational delivery
Domain
Biotechnology / Clinical Research / Clinical Operations
Required skills
Clinical trial execution (Phases I–IV), FSP resource management, vendor governance, budget forecasting, process development, training program design, stakeholder alignment, GCP/ICH regulatory knowledge, project management, risk assessment
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in scientific discipline, line management experience, experience with sponsor and FSP vendor models
Technologies
GCP, ICH guidelines
Responsibilities
Manage up to 20-25 FSP staff across the clinical portfolio; Lead resource forecasting, assignment, and prioritization; Support FSP budget forecasting and financial oversight; Develop and implement role-specific processes and training programs; Oversee onboarding and offboarding of FSP resources; Represent CSO in FSP vendor governance forums; Monitor and report FSP performance metrics and delivery risks; Partner with regional leaders and study teams to align on goals and drive continuous improvement
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
