Director Clinical Operations – Middle East

About the role

The Director, Regional Clinical Operations, Middle East, provides strategic leadership and operational expertise to execute Summit’s Phase I–III oncology clinical trials across the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and drive operational excellence for trial execution, accountable for startup, enrolment, quality, timeline and budget performance.
• Develop regional operational strategies to maximize speed, quality, patient access and investigator engagement.
• Establish senior‑level relationships with regulatory agencies, ethics committees, health authorities and research networks.
• Maintain a comprehensive network of oncology investigators and sites, supporting feasibility assessments and rapid study startup.
• Lead regional feasibility strategy, assess regulatory pathways, site capabilities and patient populations.
• Oversee regional study performance, identify risks and implement mitigation plans while ensuring compliance with GCP and local regulations.

Required profile

• BA/BS required; advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD, MBA) preferred.
• Extensive experience in oncology clinical operations within the Middle East, with established relationships with investigators, sites and regulatory bodies.