Mike Failly, MSc, PhD

Clinical Operations Consultant @ Zanteris | Driving Operational Efficiency

Greater Grenoble Metropolitan Area

About

With over five years as a Clinical Operations Consultant at Zanteris, I specialize in vendor governance, strategic partnerships, and clinical trial delivery across therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Hematology, Immunology, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Rare Diseases. My role involves supporting operational teams and business development activities, including RFP processes, vendor selection, and strategic oversight to ensure seamless trial execution. At Zanteris, I am committed to fostering operational excellence through process optimization, KPI monitoring, and mentoring project managers to deliver high-quality clinical research. By aligning strategic goals with execution, I aim to empower teams, enhance collaboration, and contribute to global standards that drive impactful results for CRO, pharmaceutical, and biotech organizations.

Experience

  • Clinical Operations Consultant at Zanteris
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

    - Provides strategic leadership and subject matter expertise in Oncology, Hematology, Immuno-Oncology, Cardiology, Immunology, Pediatrics, and Rare Diseases for clinical programs or consultative services, including for EAPs. Supports Operational Teams and Business Development (RFPs, vendor selection) in clinical trial implementation. -Leads vendor governance and fosters strategic partnerships. -Contributes to global standards and process optimization through SOP reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. -Defines and monitors KPIs to evaluate clinical operations performance across multiple projects. -Mentors Project Managers. Oversees PMs managing diverse projects—from single-service to global, multi-protocol programs—ensuring scope, quality, resource, and risk alignment. Bid Defense Meeting training. -Drives quality initiatives supporting regulatory inspections (MHRA, FDA BIMO, etc.). -Manages clinical trials or programs, including financial oversight. -Acts as primary client liaison, ensuring satisfaction and effective communication of deliverables. -Tracks project milestones using timelines and analytics tools. -Leads contingency planning and risk mitigation to ensure delivery excellence. -Champions performance optimization, operational efficiency, and innovation.

  • Owner and Manager of the "Clinical Project Manager: CEO of the Project" group at Group: Clinical Project Manager - CEO of the Project
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

    👉 https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13943236/ The Clinical Project Manager should behave as the "CEO" of the Project. Leadership skills are key in the Project Manager development and successful mindset. This group will provide you with tools, tips, books on how to behave as CEO of your project to help you manage projects successfully with your customer and your team. Through this group, we focus on developing Associate Project Managers and Clinical Project Managers through creative content, productive partnerships and community engagement. Connecting Leaders & Learners to gain knowledge and expand your network to enhance your performance on a daily basis. This group is founded on a continuous learning, we believe Leadership as a pilar for building success. The Clinical Project Manager mindset comes through self-learning and your personal interest to growth.

  • Member Steering Committee at PCMG Clinical Outsourcing Community
    Sep 2021 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Associate Project Director at Syneos Health
    Aug 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Global experience within the CRO /Pharmaceutical environment. Key experiences are within Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, Immunology, Musculoskeletal, Gastro-intestinal and Rare diseases (includes Paediatrics).

  • Senior Project Manager at Premier Research
    Sep 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs

    *Primary liaison with the customer for all assigned projects, also in program * Appropriately balance tactical (triple constrains) and strategic (customer satisfaction, team development) project consideration * Maintains and evaluates study progress by using company tracking systems, project timelines and budget reviews. Escalating risks as needed. * Mentoring and training junior level staff (i.e. Associate Project Managers, Project Specialists), less experienced PMs in Business Development activities and support them on an ongoing basis