Operational resilience manager / senior manager

We’re Hiring: Operational Excellence Manager – Biometrics & Data Sciences Milan| Hybrid | Full-time R&D – Biometrics & Data Sciences Are you passionate about operational excellence in clinical development? We’re looking for an Operational Excellence Manager to play a pivotal role within our Biometrics & Data Sciences (BDS) function — driving operational rigor, financial oversight, quality standards, and continuous improvement across Phase I–IV clinical trials and Medical Affairs evidence generation programs. Reporting to the Biometrics & Data Sciences Director, you will: Lead operational planning and oversight of biometrics activities (statistics, programming, data management, data science) Drive realistic resource planning, timelines, and risk mitigation across studies Act as the operational interface with external CROs, ensuring quality, compliance, and performance Embed a culture of continuous improvement and quality-by-design This is a highly strategic and cross-functional role, partnering closely with Clinical Operations, Regulatory, QA, IT, and Medical Affairs. 5–8+ years of experience in biometrics, clinical research, or R&D within pharma/biotech • Proven CRO oversight and budget management experience • Background in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field • A strategic position at the heart of R&D biometrics operations •