Chief Clinical Development & Operations Officer

The Company is seeking a Chief Clinical Development & Operations Officer to lead enterprise clinical affairs and shape evidence strategies across diagnostic programs. The role translates disease strategies and clinical needs into evidence plans spanning development, regulatory approval, launch, and post-market management, while providing senior judgment on study design, claims, and evidence quality. The leader will strengthen clinical governance, build scientific and clinical leadership capabilities, and partner across research and development, regulatory, quality, medical, data, and market-access functions. Responsibilities also include overseeing clinical operations and compliance, guiding internal-versus-external sourcing and partner oversight, and advancing responsible use of digital tools and AI in evidence generation. Candidates must hold an MD, PhD, or relevant MSc, with substantial directly relevant leadership experience required for MSc holders. The role typically requires 18 or more years of progressive experience in clinical affairs, development, or operations, including significant diagnostics or medical-device experience, and at least eight years leading diverse, geographically dispersed teams. Applicants should bring expertise in global clinical research, study design, evidence generation, regulatory and quality compliance, and matrix leadership, along with a record of developing senior scientific talent and managing external research partners. Strong strategic judgment, scientific credibility, communication, and responsible digital and AI fluency are essential.