Head Of Clinical Operations Permanent Contract H/F Eiquem

Your Missions:

Reporting directly to the CEO, working closely with the VP of R&D and the technical and regulatory teams, you will play a key role in leading Hepta Medical's clinical strategy and operations.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Preparation of clinical studies: identifying clinical sites, investigators, and local partners (CROs).
- Regulatory and ethical submissions: coordinating study approvals, ensuring compliance with competent authorities and ethics committees.
- Clinical study management: supervising operational aspects across Europe and internationally to ensure smooth patient enrolment, treatment, and follow-up.
- Data-driven insights: collaborating with the R&D team to analyze clinical data, understand endpoints, and support product claims.
- Continuous improvement: gathering product feedback from clinical use and recommending design or process enhancements.
- Cross-functional collaboration: contributing to transversal projects involving R&D, regulatory affairs, and strategic operations.

What Hepta Medical Has to Offer:

- A key position within a fast-growing MedTech company entering a pivotal phase.
- The opportunity to shape the clinical strategy of an innovative medical device with life-changing potential.
- A dynamic and international work environment, combining technical excellence and purpose-driven innovation.
- A culture that values initiative, autonomy, and collaboration.

The Profile They're Looking For:

Experience and Background

- Around 10 years of experience managing clinical trials within medical device companies.
- Proven track record with Class IIb / III medical devices in clinical contexts.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory, ethical, and operational constraints related to clinical research.
- Engineering background (biomedical or similar).
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written - French is a plus.

Mindset and Soft Skills

- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
- Ability to adapt to multicultural environments and interact with diverse stakeholders.
- Exceptional organizational skills, rigor, and attention to detail.
- Hands-on, autonomous, and entrepreneurial spirit - able to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent fit with the leadership team.