FutureMeds: Shaping the Future of Clinical Research

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Company Overview:

FutureMeds was founded by leaders with unrivalled experience in site management and a shared ambition to transform the way clinical research in delivered. Today, we operate a growing global network of modern, high-performing research sites, providing end to end management and patient recruitment services to pharmaceutical companies and CROs.

Combining experienced investigators, strong operational infrastructure, and innovative patient engagement solutions, we consistently deliver high-quality, compliant studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Patient safety, data quality, and regulatory compliance sit at the core of everything we do, ensuring our clients can trust us to deliver studies effectively, reliably, and at scale.

Through innovative use of technology, decentralised and virtual trial solutions, and proactive patient engagement strategies, we identify and enrol significant numbers of eligible patients. This enables our clients to accelerate timelines, reduce risk, and maximise the value of their clinical programmes, while helping patients gain earlier access to potentially life changing treatments.

As we continue to grow, we are building long-term partnerships with sponsors and CROs who value collaboration, transparency, and delivery excellence.

Position Overview:

The Global Quality Director is responsible for leading and shaping the global quality strategy across our growing network of research sites and decentralised trial division. The role ensures the highest standards of compliance with Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), regulatory requirements, and sponsor expectations, while fostering a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across multiple geographies.

Working closely with global and local leadership, the Global Quality Director will develop, implement, and continually enhance FutureMeds Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring alignment with ICH-GCP standards, client requirements, and patient safety. The role operates within a global matrix environment, partnering with site operations to provide regulatory expertise, quality guidance, and effective risk management.

As a newly established leadership role, the Global Quality Director will play a key part in building and scaling FutureMeds global quality function. The role will lead strategic quality initiatives and global projects to harmonise processes, strengthen compliance frameworks, and support consistent, high-quality delivery across the network as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead the development and implementation of FutureMeds global quality strategy, ensuring alignment with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and organisational objectives.

· Establish and continuously enhance the global Quality Management System (QMS), including SOP governance, documentation control, and quality processes across all research sites.

· Build, lead and develop a global quality team, including country level support, ensuring the function scales effectively with organisational growth.

· Drive the harmonisation of quality standards, processes, and governance across multiple countries and business units.

· Establishg quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to monitor performance, identify risks, and provide insight to executive leadership and clients.

· Lead audit and inspection readiness programmes, including internal audits and support for sponsor and regulatory inspections.

· Provide strategic leadership on risk management, CAPA processes, and quality issue escalation across the network.

· Partner with global and local operations to embed a strong culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

· Lead global initiatives to optimise processes, strengthen operational alignment, and implement industry best practices.

· Act as a senior quality representative with sponsors, CROs, and key stakeholders, supporting client relationships and business development activities.

Essential Skills & Experience:

· Significant experience in clinical research quality leadership, with a strong track record in senior or global roles.

· Extensive knowledge of ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and quality standards within clinical research.

· Proven experience developing and managing QMF across multiple sites and countries.

· Demonstrated experience supporting regulatory inspections, sponsor audits, and inspection readiness programmes.

· Strong background in risk-based quality management, CAPA processes, and continuous improvement methodologies.

· Experience working within investigator site networks, SMOs, or similar clinical research environments.

· Familiarity with decentralised and hybrid trial models is highly desirable.

· Ability to lead and develop teams within a global matrix structure, building strong cross-functional relationships.

· Strong strategic thinking and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and executive leadership.

· Excellent communication, stakeholder managements, and project leadership capabilities.

· Willingness to travel internationally as required to support sites, audits, and leadership collaboration.