Requirements: English
Company: Apsida Life Science
Region: Leuven , Flanders
Apsida has partnered with a global CRO currently seeking an accomplished Clinical Trial Manager with specialized expertise in Cardiovascular, Renal, or Gastrointestinal therapeutic areas to lead and execute global clinical trials for a top-tier CRO.
This role demands a rare combination of deep therapeutic knowledge, operational excellence, and advanced scientific credentials to drive complex studies from initiation to completion.
Key Selection Criteria:
Scientific & Therapeutic Expertise:
- Life Sciences, Medicine, or related discipline (ideally a PhD)
- 3+ years of hands-on clinical trial management exclusively in Cardiovascular, Renal, or GI/Gastrointestinal trials
- Proven ability to interpret and apply therapeutic insights to trial execution
CRO Leadership Experience:
- Must have worked at a global CRO
- Track record of managing multi-country trials with a focus on operational delivery
Career Profile:
- Stable career progression (3 employers in last 6 years)
- Demonstrated promotions or increasing responsibility in clinical operations
Role Expectations:
- Lead cross-functional study teams as the primary operational decision-maker
- Ensure trial execution aligns with therapeutic best practices and regulatory requirements
- Maintain 80% onsite presence (4 days/week) with 20% remote flexibility
- Directly engage with sponsors as the scientific-operational interface
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Elite therapeutic focus - Work on cutting-edge studies in high-demand specialties
- PhD utilization - Apply your advanced training in a hands-on, impactful capacity
- Career-defining opportunity - Join a growing CRO with unparalleled specialization
Application Process:
Qualified candidates should submit:
- CV highlighting therapeutic-specific trial experience
- PhD certification
- Summary of CRO experience (including employer names/duration)
Note: Only candidates meeting all specified criteria will be considered.
This specification targets:
- Senior CTMs/CPMs seeking to leverage their PhD in an operational leadership role.
- Professionals with unwavering focus on Cardiovascular/Renal/GI trials
- Candidates who thrive in structured, onsite collaborative environments