Clinical Team Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a FSP - Clinical Team Lead - Ophthalmology based in Canada.

This is a remote, full-time leadership opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional specializing in ophthalmology.

• Take ownership of clinical project delivery, ensuring contracted deliverables are achieved while meeting client expectations, quality standards, timelines, and operational requirements.
• Develop and execute clinical project strategies in collaboration with project teams and stakeholders, prioritizing scope, timelines, quality, budget, and study objectives.
• Lead communication and collaboration with clients, project managers, functional leads, vendors, and clinical teams in a matrixed, multicultural environment.
• Oversee clinical and site management activities, including subject recruitment and retention, monitoring strategies, clinical vendor delivery, and study execution.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage clinical, financial, operational, and quality risks using end-to-end risk management and quality-by-design principles.
• Leverage data sources, dashboards, KPIs, and risk-management tools to support proactive decision-making, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure clinical project plans, governance processes, escalation pathways, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and professional standards are consistently followed.
• Partner with stakeholders to manage project budgets, resources, scope, financial milestones, forecasts, and costs, ensuring effective financial control.
• Lead scope changes and change-order processes while maintaining visibility of project metrics and client-specific requirements.
• Build high-performing clinical project teams by providing leadership, facilitating collaboration, clarifying expectations, and maintaining accountability for delivery.
• Monitor clinical resource requirements, maintain accurate projections, and proactively escalate capacity or resourcing challenges.
• Develop and mentor team members, providing guidance, feedback, and opportunities to strengthen clinical and project-management expertise.
• Oversee or participate in regulatory and ethics committee submissions, tracking, and documentation as required by the study.
• Support business development activities, including preparation for and participation in bid defense meetings when needed.

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or a related discipline; certification in an allied health profession such as nursing, medical technology, or laboratory technology is also relevant. Equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• 5+ years of clinical research and/or clinical monitoring experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading clinical project teams through study start-up, conduct, data management, analysis, close-out, and report writing.
• Prior clinical monitoring experience is required.
• Experience overseeing external vendors such as CROs, central laboratories, call centers, or decentralized clinical trial providers.
• Strong working knowledge of ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and international regulatory requirements governing clinical development programs.
• Experience managing projects in matrixed and virtual environments, with the ability to coordinate effectively across functions and geographies.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, planning, organizational, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example, motivate team members, encourage independent problem-solving, and foster effective teamwork.
• Strong ability to manage competing priorities, allocate resources effectively, and work independently.
• Financial awareness and experience using financial tracking systems to monitor project performance and budgets.
• Strong client-facing and negotiation skills, with the ability to communicate professionally and build productive relationships.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.

• Competitive annual salary range of $135,000–$145,000 USD.
• Fully remote work opportunity for candidates based in Canada.
• Full-time position within a specialized clinical research environment.
• Opportunity to lead international clinical studies and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Exposure to global clinical research, regulatory, and operational practices.
• Opportunities to mentor team members and contribute to high-performing clinical project teams.
• Professional environment focused on quality, collaboration, innovation, and advancing clinical development.
• Travel of up to 30%, including primarily domestic and international travel.
• Standard remote/office working environment, with occasional weekend or out-of-h