You will provide end‑to‑end portfolio leadership across the clinical trial lifecycle, ensuring consistent, high‑quality delivery while driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
This is a fully remote position based in the US; relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.
What You’ll Lead
Portfolio Strategy & Execution
You will set the direction for a diverse clinical portfolio, translating strategic priorities into clear, executable plans. With oversight of scope, timelines, resourcing, quality, and financial performance, you’ll ensure strong governance, proactive risk management, and disciplined execution across studies.
Sponsor Partnership & Portfolio Growth
You’ll serve as a trusted senior partner to sponsors—leading governance, communications, and issue resolution while strengthening long‑term relationships. Working closely with investigators, cross‑functional leaders, and external partners, you’ll align priorities and drive successful outcomes. You will also collaborate with Business Development and Clinical Development teams to support proposals, expand partnerships, and grow the portfolio.
Operational Excellence & People Leadership
You’ll establish and sustain a strong operational rhythm that delivers visibility, accountability, and results. As owner of portfolio‑level KPIs, you’ll oversee financial performance, risk and issue escalation, and continuous improvement efforts. As a people leader, you’ll coach and develop high‑performing teams, foster talent growth, and serve as a key escalation point for complex delivery and client challenges.
Why This Role Matters
This role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, influence senior stakeholders, and lead teams through complex clinical programs—all while driving meaningful outcomes for sponsors and patients alike. If you are energized by leadership, accountability, and the challenge of delivering excellence at scale, this role puts you at the center of it.
Qualifications Needed for Success:
Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred
7+ years’ experience in clinical research or project management including prior people leadership including line management
Minimum 2 years’ experience in an Associate Director or equivalent role managing multiple complex clinical studies concurrently
Demonstrated experience managing clinical trials independently
Preferred Relevant Experience:
10+ years’ clinical research experience, Medical Affairs, including cross-functional engagement and evidence-generation support
Pharma/CRO management experience
Experience supporting Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) including feasibility, start-up coordination, oversight and stakeholder alignment.
