Dir Clinical Trials Operations

Overview

The Director Clinical Trials Operations is responsible for the development, implementation and leadership of personnel, infrastructure, and financial management for one or more Clinical Trial Areas in a compliant, effective, and efficient manner. It provides leadership and strategic partnership to physician leadership in trial portfolio and pipeline management, which includes relationships with trial sponsors (Pharm and Biotech Companies). The position leads problem solving and improvement efforts, including the incorporation of new technology and approaches that improve quality and performance in clinical trials operations.

• Provide leadership for personnel, infrastructure, and financial management for one or more Clinical Trial Areas.
• Partner with physician leadership in trial portfolio and pipeline management and manage sponsor relationships (pharmaceutical and biotech companies).
• Lead problem solving and continuous improvement efforts, including adoption of new technology and approaches to improve quality and performance in clinical trial operations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical/Scientific or Business field
• Eight (8) years of progressive experience in executing multidisciplinary clinical research, including five (5) years of management/leadership experience in a clinical research/academic setting.
• Ability to apply knowledge of regulations that govern clinical research.
• Knowledge of NCI-designated cancer centers or equivalent large specialized academic institutions.
• Current knowledge of best practices in clinical research, including active participation in national organizations (e.g., AACI CRI, SOCRA, ACRP).
• Proficient with business software including Microsoft Office.
• Proficient with clinical trials management systems (CTMS).
• Demonstrated well-developed project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in personnel management and professional development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).