Assistant Director, Clinical Research Business Operations

Assistant Director, Clinical Research Business Operations

Apply for the Assistant Director, Clinical Research Business Operations role at UC Irvine
. UC Irvine is a top-ranked public university founded in 1965 and a member of the Association of American Universities. The University’s Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC) houses the Stern Center for Cancer Clinical Trials and Research, a hub for multidisciplinary clinical research. The Assistant Director supports the Center’s operations by overseeing fiscal management of clinical trials, contracts, and grants.

• Independently manage all financials, contracts, and amendments for a large portfolio of cancer‑related clinical trials.
• Lead a team that on‑boards new clinical research coordinators, develops investigator‑initiated trial budgets, activates new trials, and maintains post‑award finances.
• Serve as primary liaison to investigators and research staff for financial study resource requirements and training.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies and SOPs for contractual negotiation, workflow, and oversight.
• Prepare, administer, and control budget resources; review budget requests and financial plans; monitor adherence to approved budgets.
• Provide guidance to subordinates and ensure goals are met on schedule through the application of operational policies.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present concise, logical, and transparent analytical reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and client‑service skills; ability to work with diverse populations across all organizational levels.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a high‑volume environment.
• Knowledge of internal control practices and their impact on protecting university resources.
• Experience with financial and resource planning in a multidisciplinary, matrixed work environment.
• Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent experience; 7‑9 years of accounting and financial management experience, specifically with contracts and grants for clinical trials.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of UC contracts and grant accounting principles, experience in oncology trial finance, and familiarity with the Cancer Center Support Grant guidelines.

• Advanced knowledge of University of California contracts and grants accounting and management principles.
• Experience managing finances for oncology‑specific trials.
• Professional certification in finance or accounting.

May require after‑hours and weekend work on deadline‑driven projects.

In addition to the salary range listed, benefits include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to various discounts and perks.

The University of California, Irvine requires compliance with background check, Live Scan, employment misconduct, legal right to work, vaccination, smoking, drug‑free environment, and other conditions of employment. Applicants may also be required to disclose ongoing or past disciplinary proceedings related to misconduct.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. Consideration for work authorization sponsorship is required; applicants must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

For more information, contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or eec.