Local Study Associate Director

About this role

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

The Local Study Associate Director is responsible for leading country-level study delivery — ensuring sites are identified, initiated, monitored, and closed on time and in compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and sponsor requirements.

As part of our SRS/FSP team, you will be dedicated to one sponsor, a global pharmaceutical company.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the local study team to ensure timely, high-quality study delivery.
• Oversee country-level clinical operations from start-up through closure.
• Manage site selection, activation, and performance to meet study timelines.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, GCP, and local regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement, issue resolution, and effective team communication

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in clinical research (CRA/Sr. CRA or equivalent) with 1+ year in team or project management.
• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP and local regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; able to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience with CAR-T and immunology is a big plus.
  What We Offer

We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients

A Bit More About Us

Our journey began over 27 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 800 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 40 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.

Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration. Together we make a difference.