This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director, Site Enablement – Oncology Delivery Unit based in United States.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinical operations leader to oversee the successful execution of oncology clinical trials across the United States. In this strategic leadership role, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, optimize operational performance, and ensure studies are delivered with the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency. Working in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment, you will help strengthen site enablement capabilities, support organizational growth, and contribute to advancing life-changing therapies. This position is ideal for a leader who thrives in complex, fast-paced settings and is passionate about developing talent while driving operational excellence across clinical research programs.
Accountabilities:
- Lead and develop teams of clinical operations professionals, including performance management, coaching, talent development, and workforce planning.
- Oversee the operational execution of oncology clinical trials from feasibility through study closeout, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage resource forecasting, workload allocation, and vendor collaboration to support efficient trial delivery and successful implementation of operational strategies.
- Drive process improvements, operational excellence initiatives, and innovative approaches that enhance study execution and site performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, Good Clinical Practice (ICH-GCP), internal procedures, and healthcare compliance requirements while maintaining inspection readiness.
- Monitor operational metrics, identify risks, oversee issue resolution, and support corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) when required.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, investigational sites, and external partners to support effective study placement and execution.
- Contribute to long-term organizational strategy by strengthening country capabilities, supporting organizational change, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, or similar).
- Minimum of 8 years of clinical research experience within the pharmaceutical industry, a Contract Research Organization (CRO), or investigational site environment.
- At least 2 years of people management experience, with demonstrated success leading and developing clinical operations teams.
- Strong expertise in oncology clinical research, including solid tumor and/or hematology studies.
- In-depth understanding of clinical trial operations, drug development processes, regulatory requirements, ICH-GCP, and healthcare compliance standards.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasting resources, and balancing operational priorities across multiple projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to analyze operational data, resolve complex issues, manage change, and collaborate effectively within cross-functional matrix organizations.
- Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ranging from $137,000 to $235,750, based on experience and qualifications.
- Eligibility for long-term incentive programs and retirement savings benefits, including a 401(k) plan.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, floating holidays, and personal time.
- Paid parental leave, caregiver leave, bereavement leave, volunteer leave, and military spouse leave.
- Flexible remote work arrangement within the United States.
- Opportunities for career growth within a global, innovation-focused clinical development organization.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment dedicated to professional development and continuous learning.
How Jobgether works:
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