Executive Director & Associate Vice President, Global Clinical Operations

About the Company

Well-established full-service contract research organization

Industry
Biotechnology

Type
Privately Held

Founded
1984

Employees
501-1000

Categories

• Academic Research
• Social Sciences
• Civil Rights
• Construction
• Consulting & Professional Services
• Biotechnology,Health Care
• Pharmaceutical

Specialties

• Clinical Trial Management
• IND & NDA Submissions
• Protocol Development
• Regulatory Strategy
• Program Management
• Site Selection & Start-up
• Adaptive Trial Design
• Clinical Monitoring
• Biostatistics
• Clinical Data Management
• CDISC
• IVRS
• IWR
• Randomization
• Decentralized & Virtual Clinical Trials
• Risk-Based Quality Management
• Rare Disease Clinical Trials
• Analgesia Clinical Trials
• Infectious Disease Clinical Trials
• CNS Clinical Trials
• Neurology Clinical Trials
• and Psychiatry Clinical Trials

About the Role

The Company is seeking an Executive Director / Associate Vice President for Global Clinical Operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing and optimizing the execution of clinical trials, leading a team of clinical operations professionals, and ensuring the successful delivery of clinical projects within scope, timeline, and budget. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of the global clinical operations group, driving overall performance and execution of services, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Stakeholder engagement is also a key aspect, requiring close collaboration with internal teams and maintaining effective communication with sponsors and investigational sites.Applicants must have a Master's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field, and at least sixteen years of experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with a proven track record of progressive leadership responsibilities. The role demands a strong understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry standards governing clinical research. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership and management skills, be a strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving, and have the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The position requires some travel, both domestic and international, and the company is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment.

Hiring Manager Title
Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations

Travel Percent
20%

Functions

• CEO/President
• Non-Profit Management
• Strategy
• General Management
• Operations