Location: Norfolk, VA
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Salary: $120,000-$180,000 annually + bonus potential
We are seeking an experienced Clinical Research Director to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a growing clinical research program. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership and Principal Investigators to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials while supporting financial performance, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration.
This is a highly visible leadership opportunity for an experienced clinical research professional who can build strong teams, develop strategic initiatives, and drive research program growth.
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Provide strategic and operational leadership for the clinical research program.
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Partner with executive leadership and Principal Investigators to establish and achieve research goals.
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Oversee clinical research operations, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and research standards.
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Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary research team.
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Manage approximately 4 direct reports and 30-35 indirect reports.
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Establish and monitor clinical trial accrual targets, financial objectives, and operational metrics.
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Support the financial viability and continued growth of the research program.
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Promote effective collaboration among research, clinical, administrative, and physician teams.
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Identify opportunities to improve research processes, efficiency, patient experience, and trial performance.
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Provide leadership across multiple research locations, including periodic travel to other sites.
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Serve as a strategic resource to research leadership, investigators, and clinical teams.
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Bachelor's degree in a clinical, scientific, or related discipline preferred; Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
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7+ years of clinical research experience, preferably within oncology.
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7+ years of progressive supervisory and people leadership experience in a clinical setting.
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Experience supervising teams within a clinical research environment preferred.
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Registered Nurses must hold current nursing licensure in the applicable state of practice.
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Demonstrated experience with clinical trials, including knowledge of trial phases and research operations.
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Experience developing or managing accrual targets and financial objectives.
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Experience leading teams with multiple levels of direct and indirect reports.
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Clinical research experience in a CRC or other patient-facing capacity is preferred.
Candidates with experience in oncology clinical research are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience across multiple therapeutic areas, clinical trial phases, and both industry-sponsored and grant-funded research is also valuable.
The ideal candidate is:
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Strategic - Able to develop and execute long-term plans while maintaining focus on operational priorities.
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An effective communicator - Comfortable collaborating with physicians, executives, clinical teams, and research staff.
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Efficient and organized - Able to manage competing priorities and drive initiatives to completion.
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A strong people leader - Experienced in developing teams, fostering accountability, and building a positive research culture.
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Results-oriented - Focused on clinical trial performance, financial sustainability, compliance, and program growth.
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Competitive salary range of $120,000-$180,000, based on experience and qualifications.
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Bonus potential and relocation assistant for those willing to relocate to Norfolk, VA
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Monday-Friday schedule with standard business hours.
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Opportunity to lead and shape a growing clinical research program.
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High-level collaboration with executive leadership and Principal Investigators.
If you are an experienced clinical research leader ready to take on a strategic role with significant responsibility and opportunity for impact, we encourage you to apply.
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
