Associate Program Director

Job Title: Associate Program Director

Job Description

The Associate Program Director is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of clinical research programs. This role involves leading clinical programs from conception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will coordinate clinical trials within assigned programs, manage budgets, ensure compliance, lead cross-functional teams, liaise with stakeholders, facilitate project deliverables from startup to closeout, and drive program milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee clinical research programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate clinical trials, managing budgets and ensuring compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams and facilitate project deliverables from startup to closeout.
• Serve as a liaison between key opinion leaders, CRO partners, vendors, regulatory bodies, internal study, and medical teams.
• Facilitate timely communication and information exchange among stakeholders.
• Ensure clinical studies are conducted in accordance with program timelines and budget.

Essential Skills

• Strategic planning, execution, and oversight of clinical research programs.
• Program oversight and project design experience.
• Global experience in North America and Europe.
• Experience in Dermatology programs/projects, particularly in atopic dermatitis.
• Project management, clinical research, vendor management, regulatory, clinical operation, and clinical trial management skills.
• Master’s degree in health sciences, nursing, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in clinical research operations.
• Extensive knowledge of ICH GCP and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in early and late-stage clinical trials.
• PMP Certification preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related life science discipline is preferred.
• Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong strategic planning, leadership, budget, and contract management skills.
• Operational proficiency in clinical trial management systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Work Environment

The position is based in North America, ideally on the East Coast, operating in the EST time zone. Ideally looking for someone local to Princeton, NJ but open to candidates on east coast. While remote work is possible, candidates are encouraged to be able to visit the office in person, particularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to be part of team huddles. Quarterly visits to the office are expected if residing outside the local area. The work environment values in-person collaboration and fosters a team-centric culture.

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $96.16 - $96.16/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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