About Us
Dermatology and Cosmetic Center is a fast-growing dermatology practice focused on delivering high-quality clinical care while expanding access to cutting-edge clinical research. We are actively building a robust research program and are looking for a Clinical Research Director to lead the development, management, and growth of our research department.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing research initiative and play a key leadership role in shaping clinical trials, research operations, sponsor relationships, regulatory processes, and patient recruitment within a dermatology practice.
Position Overview
The Clinical Research Director will be responsible for leading the clinical research department, overseeing study operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing research staff, and building the systems needed to support a successful and scalable research program.
This role requires a strong clinical research background, leadership ability, operational discipline, and comfort working in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, and capable of both strategic oversight and hands-on execution when needed.
Key Responsibilities
Research Department Leadership
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the clinical research department
Develop, implement, and improve research workflows, SOPs, tracking systems, and compliance processes
Supervise, train, and support research coordinators and other research staff as the department grows
Partner with providers and leadership to expand research opportunities and increase study participation
Help build the research program from the ground up, including staffing, infrastructure, sponsor relationships, and operational standards
Monitor department performance, study timelines, enrollment goals, quality metrics, and compliance expectations
Clinical Trial Operations
Oversee clinical research studies from startup through closeout
Coordinate study feasibility, site selection, startup activities, initiation visits, monitoring visits, audits, and closeout visits
Ensure studies are conducted according to protocol, GCP guidelines, sponsor requirements, and applicable regulations
Manage study timelines, deliverables, enrollment targets, and communication with sponsors, CROs, monitors, and internal stakeholders
Support and oversee patient recruitment, screening, consenting, study visits, and follow-up activities
Ensure accurate and timely completion of source documentation, case report forms, EDC entries, and study logs
Regulatory & Compliance Oversight
Oversee regulatory documentation, IRB submissions, study binders, delegation logs, training records, and essential documents
Ensure compliance with FDA, IRB, GCP, sponsor, and protocol requirements
Prepare the site for sponsor monitoring visits, audits, and inspections
Identify and resolve compliance issues, protocol deviations, documentation gaps, and operational risks
Maintain a culture of quality, accountability, and patient safety within the research department
Clinical & Administrative Support
Perform or oversee chart reviews to identify eligible patients
Support patient recruitment strategies in collaboration with providers and clinic staff
Oversee biological sample handling, processing, storage, and shipment according to protocol requirements
Ensure research supplies, equipment, lab kits, and study materials are properly managed
Coordinate with clinical, administrative, and billing teams to ensure research activities are integrated smoothly into clinic operations
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of clinical research experience preferred
Prior leadership, supervisory, or department management experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of GCP, FDA regulations, IRB processes, and clinical trial workflows
Experience managing industry-sponsored clinical trials
Experience with patient recruitment, screening, consenting, and study coordination
Phlebotomy experience required
Experience with sample processing and shipment
IATA certification preferred, or willingness to obtain upon hire
Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple studies, priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders simultaneously
Ability to work independently while also leading and developing a team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience building or scaling a clinical research program
Experience working in an outpatient clinical setting
Dermatology clinical research experience
Experience managing clinical research coordinators or research support staff
Familiarity with EDC systems, CTMS platforms, EMRs, and regulatory binders
Experience with sponsor/CRO communication, feasibility questionnaires, site selection visits, and monitoring visits
Comfort developing SOPs, workflows, training materials, and quality-control processes
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience
PTO and paid holidays
Opportunities for growth as the research program expands
Support for continuing education and certifications
Leadership opportunity within a growing clinical research department
Why Join DCC Derm?
Be part of a rapidly growing dermatology practice
Lead and shape a research department from the ground up
Work directly with providers, ownership, and leadership
Build scalable systems, processes, and research infrastructure
Help expand patient access to innovative dermatology treatments and clinical trials
Make a meaningful impact in both clinical care and research operations
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
