What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research, Director, Clinical Research, Study Operations position at Castle Biosciences?
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Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a full-time Director, Clinical Research, Study Operations working from our Friendswood, TX, Pittsburgh, PA or Phoenix, AZ office location, with a start date of May 15, 2026.
Why Castle Biosciences?
Exceptional Benefits Package:
- Excellent Annual Salary 35% Bonus Potential
- 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually 10 Paid Holidays
- 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6%
- 3 Health Care Plan Options Company HSA Contribution
- Company Stock Grant Upon Hire
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Director, Clinical Research, Study Operations
The Director provides leadership, oversight, and direction to Associate Directors, Project Managers, and clinical research staff to ensure high-quality execution of clinical studies, audit readiness, and alignment with R&D timelines and corporate goals. This role partners cross-functionally with R&D, Program Management, Study Development, Quality & Compliance, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Managed Care, and external sites to accelerate study start-up, optimize enrollment, and maintain regulatory compliance. The Director oversees a portfolio of clinical studies, forecasts resource and portfolio needs based on a 1-3 year roadmap, and drives long-range planning, process innovation, and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include establishing standards for site start-up, ensuring compliance with GCP and quality frameworks, partnering on continuous improvement initiatives, supervising Associate Directors, and ensuring high-quality data delivery to support analyses, publications, regulatory submissions, and broader evidence needs.
REQUIREMENTS
- Advanced degree, required.
- 8 years of successful experience in the healthcare or clinical research field with progressive leadership responsibilities.
- Proven track record of managing multi-study portfolios across multiple therapeutic areas or modalities.
- Expertise in GCP, regulatory requirements, quality systems, and FDA expectations.
- Strong organizational leadership, communication, and cross functional collaboration skills.
*Please see the full job description at the end of the job ad.
SCHEDULE
- Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, exempt position, working from the Friendswood, TX, Pittsburgh, PA or Phoenix, AZ office location.
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WORK AUTHORIZATION
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas.
ABOUT CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC.
At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes.
Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development.
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