Jessica Cordes - Clinical Operations

Q: Where is Jessica based?

Jessica is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Jessica speak?

Jessica speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jessica have?

Jessica has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Jessica has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Jessica may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jessica's latest experience?

Jessica's most recent position is Senior Consultant and Trainer at Clinical Excellence GmbH .

Q: What companies has Jessica worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jessica has worked for Clinical Excellence GmbH and Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Jessica most experienced in?

Jessica is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical , Biotechnology , and Healthcare . Jessica also has some experience in Professional Services and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Jessica most experienced in?

Jessica is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management . Jessica also has some experience in Operations and Human Resources (HR) .

Q: Which industries has Jessica worked in recently?

Jessica has recently worked in industries like Healthcare , Biotechnology , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas has Jessica worked in recently?

Jessica has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA) , Operations , and Research and Development (R&D) .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 4 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant and Trainer

Clinical Excellence GmbH

Jul 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 4 months

Munich, Germany

Global Head of Clinical Operations (Senior Director, Clinical Operations)

Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH

Drug type: cell and gene therapy (ATMPs) with TCR products and bispecific products
Overseeing phase I/II clinical trials in solid tumor baskets with T cell products and bispecific products

Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

1 year 6 months

Munich, Germany

Head of Clinical Operations

Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH

Drug type: cell and gene therapy (ATMPs) with TCR products and bispecific products
Overseeing phase I/II clinical trials in solid tumor baskets with T cell products and bispecific products
Building a global Clinical Operations department (incl. structure, team, culture and processes)
Line management and employee development of Clinical Operations resources in Germany and USA, including home-based positions
Oversight of all Clinical Operations activities and the delivery of company goals
Global clinical operational input into clinical development plans
Budget planning and controlling for Clinical Operations
Implementing an outsourcing strategy for Clinical Operations activities
Vendor governance
Implementing Key Performance Indicators and clinical trial scorecard
Optimizing patient recruitment through a patient engagement program
Staff recruiting strategy for Clinical Operations
Selecting vendors (CROs, central labs, and others)
Implementing a culture of continuous process improvement for Clinical Operations
Review of current and development of new SOPs (process optimization project)
Ensuring processes compliant with GCP and ATMP-specific regulations, guidelines, and laws
QA support during audits

Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

3 years

Planegg, Germany

Director, Clinical Operations (Head of Clinical Operations)

Medigene AG

Drug type: cell and gene therapy (ATMPs), incl. TCR and DC products
Working on phase I/II clinical trial in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Multiple Myeloma (MM)
Oversight of all Clinical Operations activities
Line management and employee development of Clinical Operations resources, including home-based positions
Global clinical operational input into clinical development plans
Budget planning and controlling for Clinical Operations
Implementing an outsourcing strategy for Clinical Operations activities
Vendor governance
Implementing Key Performance Indicators and CRO scorecard
Optimizing patient recruitment through a patient engagement program
Staff recruiting strategy for Clinical Operations
Selecting vendors (CROs, central labs, and others)
Implementing a culture of continuous process improvement for Clinical Operations
Review of current and development of new SOPs (process optimization project)
Ensuring processes compliant with GCP and ATMP-specific regulations, guidelines, and laws
Hands-on Clinical Trial Management for Phase I/II clinical trial
QA support during audits
Collaboration with the German Association of Pharmaceutical Development Companies

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

1 year

Planegg, Germany

Associate Director, Clinical Development (Clinical Trial Manager)

Medigene AG

Drug type: cell and gene therapy (ATMPs), incl. TCR and DC products
Working on phase I/II clinical trial in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) and Multiple Myeloma (MM)
Responsibility for international clinical trial management (incl. set-up, monitoring, and close-out)
Clinical trial set-up: feasibility evaluation, protocol discussion, vendor selection, investigator selection, investigator contract negotiations, baseline budgeting, patient insurance, submission to the ethics committee and regulatory authority (PEI), set-up of clinical trial-specific documents and systems
Clinical trial execution and monitoring: responsibility for consistency with design, implementation, and timelines of clinical trial deliverables; communication and coordination of needed actions and timelines for internal and external functional units; vendor oversight; monitoring of patient recruitment, protocol deviations, and data queries; budget control (incl. accruals); coordination of resources and resolution of conflicts
Selecting vendors (e.g. CROs, central labs, and others)
Review of current and development of new SOPs (process optimization project)
Collaboration with the German Association of Pharmaceutical Development Companies

Jan 2015 - Dec 2016

2 years

Planegg, Germany

Senior Manager, Clinical Operations (Clinical Trial Leader)

MorphoSys AG

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Planegg, Germany

Manager, Clinical Operations (Clinical Trial Leader)

MorphoSys AG

May 2013 - Dec 2013

8 months

Planegg, Germany

Clinical Trial Leader

MorphoSys AG

Drug type: antibodies
Working on phase I/II clinical trial in Multiple Myeloma and Investigator-Initiated Trial in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
Responsibility for international clinical trial management (incl. set-up, monitoring, and close-out)
Clinical trial set-up: feasibility evaluation, protocol discussion, vendor selection, investigator selection, investigator contract negotiations, baseline budgeting, patient insurance, submission to the ethics committee and regulatory authority (PEI), set-up of clinical trial-specific documents and systems, IMP demand planning
Clinical trial execution and monitoring: responsibility for consistency with design, implementation, and timelines of clinical trial deliverables; communication and coordination of needed actions and timelines for internal and external functional units; vendor/CRO oversight; monitoring of patient recruitment, protocol deviations, and data queries; budget control (incl. accruals); coordination of resources and resolution of conflicts
Line management responsibilities for a team (Clinical Trial Administrators, Clinical Research Associates)
Review of current and development of new SOPs (process optimization project)
Due diligence of products with in-licensing potential (project team member)
Purchase order system implementation (project team member)
Evaluating benchmarking systems
QA support during audits

Mar 2009 - Apr 2013

4 years 2 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Leader

GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co.KG

Drug type: Chemicals
Working on phase II-IV clinical trials (benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), gastrointestinal disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD))
Responsibility for clinical trial management in Germany (incl. clinical trial set-up, monitoring, and close-out)
Clinical trial set-up: feasibility investigator selection, budgeting, patient insurance, submission to the ethics committee and regulatory authority (BfArM), set-up of clinical trial-specific documents, providing clinical trial training to team members, training at investigator/monitor meetings, supportive actions for patient recruitment (e.g. advertisement)
Clinical trial execution and monitoring: responsibility for consistency with design, implementation, and timelines of clinical trial deliverables; communication and coordination of needed actions and timelines for internal and external functional units; budget control; coordination of resources and resolution of conflicts
Clinical trial close-out: coordination of data cleaning, collection of clinical trial documents, communication of clinical trial termination (ethics committee, regulatory authority, investigators)
Implementation of Lean Six Sigma in ongoing clinical trials
Review of current and development of new SOPs
QA support during audits

Mar 2007 - Feb 2009

2 years

Hamburg, Germany

Project Leader

MDS Pharma Services Central Lab GmbH

Working on phase II-IV clinical trials (Diabetes, Epilepsy, Dermatology)
Responsibility for overall clinical trial management (incl. set-up and validation of clinical software database, trial monitoring and close-out, presentation/workshop at investigator, monitor and client meetings)
Responsibility for consistency with design, implementation, and timelines of clinical trial deliverables based on budget expectations
Set of clinical trial-specific documents for the Central Lab part
Communication and coordination of timelines for internal and external functional units
Coordination of resources and resolution of conflicts
Participation in the process of new bids and change requests
Personnel training within the clinical trial team by conducting meetings and providing coaching to team members
Review of current and development of new SOPs
QA support during audits

Oct 2006 - Feb 2007

5 months

Lübeck, Germany

Research Associate

University of Lübeck

Structural analysis of pathogen-host interactions

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Pharmaceutical (15.5 years), Biotechnology (11 years), Healthcare (5 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), and Education (0.5 years).

Pharmaceutical

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Professional Services

Education

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Research and Development (14 years), Quality Assurance (13.5 years), Project Management (12.5 years), Operations (6 years), and Human Resources (2.5 years).

Research and Development

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Operations

Human Resources

Summary

A Clinical Operations expert with more than 15 years experience in clinical research, including 8 years in hemato-oncology, 6 years in the ATMP area, and 2 years in solid tumors. A self-motivated enthusiast who brings a collaborative spirit into the team and drives company goals and innovation.

Skills

International And Country Clinical Operations Experience
Line Management Experience (On-site And Remote)
Strong Skills In Building The Clinical Operations Department (I.e. Structure, Team, Processes)
Strong Skills In Team Building And Change Management (On-site And Remote)
Training In Ich-gcp, Including Atmp Guidelines
Strong Skills In Project Management And Communication
Training In Lean Sigma (White Belt)
Training In Scrum (Disciplined Agile Scrum Master By Project Management Institute)
Ms Office 365, Incl. Ms Project, Ms Sharepoint, Ms Teams
Purchase Ordering Systems: Sap Cerps, Windows Ax, Business Central

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2004 - Sep 2006

University of Lübeck

Master of Science, Cell biology and Structural biology · Molecular Life Science · Lübeck, Germany · CPA: 2.0 (good)

Oct 2001 - May 2004

University of Lübeck

Bachelor of Science · Molecular Biotechnology · Lübeck, Germany · CPA: 2.6 (satisfactory)

Sep 1995 - Jul 2001

Gymnasium Salzgitter Bad

Secondary School · Salzgitter, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Manager for applied AI Transformation

TÜV Rheinland

Disciplined Agile Scrum Master

Project Management Institute

Lean Sigma White Belt

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Jessica based?

Jessica is based in Munich, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Jessica speak?

Jessica speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Jessica have?

Jessica has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Jessica has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Jessica may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jessica be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jessica would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant and Trainer, Global Head of Clinical Operations (Senior Director, Clinical Operations), Head of Clinical Operations.

What is Jessica's latest experience?

Jessica's most recent position is Senior Consultant and Trainer at Clinical Excellence GmbH.

What companies has Jessica worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jessica has worked for Clinical Excellence GmbH and Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH.

Which industries is Jessica most experienced in?

Jessica is most experienced in industries like Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, and Healthcare. Jessica also has some experience in Professional Services and Education.

Which business areas is Jessica most experienced in?

Jessica is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Jessica also has some experience in Operations and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Jessica worked in recently?

Jessica has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Biotechnology, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas has Jessica worked in recently?

Jessica has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance (QA), Operations, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Jessica's education?

Jessica holds a Master in Molecular Life Science from University of Lübeck and a Bachelor in Molecular Biotechnology from University of Lübeck.

Does Jessica have any certificates?

Jessica has 3 certificates. These include: Manager for applied AI Transformation, Disciplined Agile Scrum Master, and Lean Sigma White Belt.

What is the availability of Jessica?

Jessica is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jessica?

Jessica's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.