Regional Director of Clinical Operations – West Coast

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Lead, mentor, and develop Site Directors and Site Managers by establishing clear objectives, KPIs, and expectations.

• Step in as the Interim Site Director or arrange reliable coverage during site transitions.

• Oversee site operations and performance metrics to enhance efficiency, quality, enrollment, and adherence to protocols.

• Implement network-wide processes, systems, and SOPs uniformly across all sites.

• Collaborate with site leadership on budgeting, forecasting, FTE planning, and margin management.

• Analyze financial and operational reports to identify risks and trends promptly.

• Work alongside Marketing and Participant Recruitment to enhance enrollment strategies and predictions.

• Assist Business Development with feasibility assessments and site capability evaluations.

• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs to ensure audit preparedness and principal investigator oversight.

• Foster relationships with principal investigators and act as the regional point of escalation for investigator and sponsor issues.

• Aid in hiring, onboarding, and staffing decisions for teams at the site level.

• Conduct mid-year and annual performance evaluations for direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science, nursing, or a related field (equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training will be considered).

• 7-10+ years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research or related operations.

• Previous experience in managing teams or site operations; at least 5 years of people management is preferred.

• Clinical experience across two or more therapeutic areas.

• Preferred experience with multi-site networks, SMOs, TMOs, or hospital-owned physician networks.

• In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, safety reporting, and investigational product management.

• Healthcare background in a business line involving direct patient care and collaboration with physicians.

• Ability to make financially sound and defensible business decisions.

• Strong communication skills across sites, sponsors, CROs, and regulatory bodies.

• Data-driven approach, with a proven history of developing and coaching talent.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Disability insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Competitive wages