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Director of Clinical Operations (Regional)

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Summary:

The Regional Director of Clinical Operations is responsible for setting up and maintaining a regional network of experienced research investigators. In addition, he/she must effectively coordinate all aspects of project management across all clinical departments and interact as needed with operational staff to establish operational metrics, benchmark performance and duties associated with the evaluation, initiation, management and conduct of clinical trials.

Requirements:

Develop and maintain a regional network of experienced clinical investigators in one or more therapeutic areas.
Identify, hire, train and mentor clinical research coordinators in the regional network
Provide business development support (e.g. new sponsor studies, sponsor presentations) to the Chief Business Development Officer to ensure corporate objectives are met.
Provide excellent leadership, managerial, interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate and foster a cooperative work environment amongst all departments
Establish effective communication with all departments: patient recruitment and marketing, regulatory and quality assurance on project related issues as required
Oversee the coordination of projects to ensure they are conducted in an effective manner to maximize sponsor objectives and expectations while adhering to appropriate industry regulations, policies, procedures and quality standards.
Prepare reports for regional network: budgets, expenses, and projections
Review QA/QC reports and determine implementation of new policies as needed
Ensure process and communication between teams is optimal
Organize, oversee and complete special programs as directed by Corporate Officers
Coach and mentor Managers
Provide timely and accurate communication of key projects and issues/events to the Executive Management team
Help identify and develop instructional programs and/or resources needed to accomplish regional and corporate operational goals.
Oversee corporate contract deliverables and collaborate with other departments to include Business Development in preparation of change(s) when necessary
Manage project finances including monthly reconciliation of finance/project reports
Set Quarterly Project Goals for Senior Operations Managers
Work Closely with Operations and Business Development to set priorities

Qualifications:

Must possess 8+ years healthcare industry and clinical research management experience
Must be well organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasked and time-efficient.
Must have the ability to network with physicians and other healthcare providers
Must be a self starter and have good financial acumen.
Must be knowledgeable with GCP guidelines as well as federal and state regulations.
Must have demonstrated ability to lead and manage people and projects, possess strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills, and have the ability to work effectively with staff, peers and corporate officers.

Reports To:

Chief Operations Officer and/or Chief Business Development Officer