Job Title
Head of Site Management

Location
Beijing or Shanghai, China

Nationality and Visa Requirements
This role is open to Chinese nationals only. No visa sponsorship is available.

Job Overview

We are seeking a senior leader to establish and lead a dedicated Site Management Unit (SMU) within a clinical research environment. The Head of SMU will be responsible for building the team, developing strategy and operational processes, and ensuring high-quality site performance across China. This is a high-visibility leadership role with strong commercial impact and responsibility for the success of clinical trial site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the Site Management Unit, including team structure, processes, and capability development

• Develop and implement site management strategies to support clinical trial delivery across China

• Recruit, train, and lead site managers, CRAs, and site support staff

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, investigators, and clinical research sites

• Oversee site selection, feasibility, start-up, activation, monitoring, and close-out activities

• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, local regulations, and standard operating procedures

• Drive performance metrics for sites, including enrollment, data quality, timelines, and protocol compliance

• Identify and mitigate operational risks related to site performance and patient recruitment

• Collaborate with project management, regulatory, business development, and medical teams for integrated delivery

• Provide operational input into proposals, bid defenses, and client presentations

• Manage budgets and resources related to site management activities

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, Nursing, or related field; advanced degree preferred

• 10–15 years of experience in clinical research with strong background in site management, monitoring, or clinical operations

• Proven leadership experience in a CRO or pharmaceutical company

• Demonstrated experience building or scaling a site management or clinical operations function

• Deep understanding of site operations, investigator management, and patient recruitment in China

• Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, NMPA regulations, and the Chinese clinical trial environment

• Excellent people leadership, coaching, and team-building skills

• Strong strategic, operational, and commercial mindset

• Willingness to be based in Beijing or Shanghai

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership and execution

• Stakeholder and investigator relationship management

• Operational excellence and quality focus

• Change management and capability building

• Commercial awareness and client-facing skills

Why Consider This Role

• Lead the development of a high-performing Site Management Unit in China

• Shape operational strategy for clinical trial site management at scale

• Build and mentor a team of site managers and clinical staff

• Influence clinical trial delivery and operational success in a fast-growing, high-impact environment