Senior Director, Clinical & BioPharma Operations
Join SOPHiA GENETICS as our new Senior Director, Clinical and Biopharma Operations, enabling us to make a positive impact on the outcomes for cancer and rare disease patients worldwide.
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule allowing 2 days PW home working, collaborating closely with colleagues in our Rolle, CH corporate office.
Our Mission
We believe there is a smarter, more data‑driven way to make decisions in healthcare and our cloud‑native AI powered SOPHiA DDM Platform makes that vision a reality on a daily basis. You will have direct input to our mission to democratize data‑driven medicine for the ultimate benefit of cancer and rare disease patients across the globe.
Your Mission
As our Senior Director, Clinical and Biopharma Operations, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating the end‑to‑end delivery of our flagship multimodal real‑world evidence efforts as well as our portfolio of Biopharma diagnostics projects, in collaboration with leading biopharma partners. Working closely with Data Sciences, Tech, Biopharma, Product and Clinical teams, you will ensure seamless operational execution, robust data delivery, and pharma‑grade quality across all programs.
Lead Delivery of Strategic Portfolio of BioPharma‑partnered Studies
* Take overall operational accountability for large‑scale multimodal real‑world evidence efforts in collaboration with our pharma partners
* Oversee the portfolio of Biopharma Dx projects, from pilots to larger diagnostic collaborations, ensuring timelines, scope, and revenue commitments are met
* Lead, coach and develop an established global team of colleagues across Clinical and Biopharma Operations
Optimize Clinical & Biopharma Operations & Processes
* Design and continuously improve end‑to‑end study workflows, from feasibility and site selection through activation, data collection, and site closure
* Implement scalable operating models and shape how we engage with leading academic and clinical sites across our network of over 800 institutions globally
* Act as a credible, independent counterpart to pharma partners, ensuring transparent communication, alignment on expectations, and smooth governance
Drive Study Performance, Data Quality & Analytics Interface
* Lead key operational performance metrics (e.g., site activation velocity, patient recruitment, data completeness and quality)
* Partner closely with Data Science to ensure data curation, quality checks, and analytics are tightly linked to site operations and study design
Requirements
* Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, or related field; additional certifications in clinical research (e.g., GCP, ACRP, PMP or equivalent) are a strong plus
* 10+ years’ experience in clinical research/clinical operations within pharma, biotech, medtech and/or CRO environments, including responsibility for end‑to‑end study delivery
* 5+ years in people management, with a track record of developing and coaching high‑performing, early‑career talent
* Demonstrated experience leading complex, multicenter and/or international clinical studies and managing diverse project portfolios simultaneously
* Ability to build strong relationships with external stakeholders (e.g., investigators, site teams, pharma partners) and internal cross‑functional teams (e.g., data science, product, tech)
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a patient‑centric culture, including:
* Business recognition: Top 10 innovative companies, Top 50 smartest companies, 100 Best Places to Work in Boston, Top 10 European Tech Startup, Top 10 European biotechs startup to watch, Top 25 East‑Coast Biotech to watch
* Sickness and Accident coverage through Helsana
* Meal vouchers, free coffee, fruit/snacks, free parking, social committee
* Global HQ with exposure to senior leadership
Location & Contract
Rolle, CH; hybrid with occasional international travel; Full time, Permanent; Starting Date: ASAP; H1 2026.
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