Permanent position available to join our Early Phase Clinical Research Unit in Leeds, West Yorkshire, as a Clinical Operations Supervisor. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience within Clinical research/trials and allow you to continue to practice your leadership skills.

COVANCE is a leading global drug development services company providing support to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries. At Covance, we help make the miracles of medicine a reality. We offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner.

About the Role

As a ClinicalOperationsSupervisor you would be responsible for study activities in the conduct of Phase I clinical trials with an emphasis on the safety and welfare of healthy volunteers. You will provide leadership, training, coaching and mentoring for Clinical Research Nurse staff.

Your main duties will include, but not be restricted to:

• Directly supervise and work alongside staff, demonstrate ability to lead by example and to encourage team members to seek solutions.
• Instill in all team members responsible to him/her the Company's commitment to quality and meeting the client's requirement without error, on time, every time.
• Ensure that that the staff under his/her supervision area is adequate in quality and quantity to meet agreed forecasted workload. Recommend changes if necessary and justify them in accordance with company policy.
• Coaches and mentors staff. Initiates, plans and implements appropriate staff development programs.
• Perform supervisory duties including but not limited to interviewing, hiring, training, intervention, discipline, and discharge of nursing staff.

About You:

• Flexible working
• Team player
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• High motivation and energetic
• Proven management experience

We Offer the opportunity to work within an experienced and highly skilled team and together with Covance's ongoing success offer you the prospect of unsurpassed growth and career development opportunities.

Covance offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Private
• Health Insurance
• Other voluntary opt-in benefits including Dental insurance, health screenings and many others

Get ready to redefine what's possible and discover your extraordinary potential at Covance. Here, you'll have the opportunity to personally advance healthcare and make a difference in peoples' lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you'll be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning.Join us as we speed the delivery of ground breaking therapies and anticipate tomorrow's drug development challenges, creating new possibilities for our clients-and your career.
Education/Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. in Communication, Health Administration, or other related field
• Nursing or medical-related degreee would be beneficial
• Additional experience may be substituted for education requirements

Experience:

• Proven experience in line management
• Experience in a medical field would be preferrable