The Director, Clinical Trial Management is responsible for the planning, oversight, and execution of study and program-level deliverables across a range of study phases within one or more therapeutic areas to ensure corporate goals are met. Represents GCO as a key Program Team member, responsible for the development and execution of clinical development plans in conjunction with the Program Teams. Manages Clinical Trial Managers with responsibility for recruitment, resourcing, training, performance management, employee goal setting and career development. May also manage contract staff. Develops operational strategy (study scenario planning, operational decision points and risks, initial study timeline, study financials) for assigned program(s). Accountable for operational delivery of all clinical trials within program lifecycle, overseeing cross-functional alignment, budget, and timeline from protocol generation through completion of the clinical study report, ensuring quality and a focus on inspection readiness throughout. Proactively identifies study and program risks and implements contingency plans, providing regular updates on study status to GCO Leadership Team and senior stakeholders in GMDA. Participates in vendor identification and oversees Clinical Trial Managers in vendor set up and oversight. Active involvement in investigator identification and selection, including the expansion to new geographies. Provides oversight on the development of study documentation, including clinical trial protocols, study plans and clinical study reports. Participates in cross functional study data review where appropriate. Develops departmental goals and objectives for Clinical Trial Management. Tracks key performance indicators and departmental metrics for Clinical Trial Management and identifies opportunities to optimize processes and procedures (SOPs, Work Instructions). Leads cross-functional initiatives. Serves as representative for Clinical Trial Management on vendor-related Joint Operating Committees.