Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Job description

Associate Director, Clinical Operations (Sponsor‑Aligned) Location: Remote with 20–30% travel: Department: Clinical Operations: Reports to: Director, Clinical Operations: Key Responsibilities: Leadership & People Management: Provide direct leadership to 10–15 DLMs and indirect oversight to 150–175 clinical operations staff across multiple functions. Manage staff in alignment with organizational policies and applicable regulations, including planning, assigning, and directing work. Conduct performance appraisals, guide professional development, and address employee relations issues. Lead hiring and selection activities for clinical staff; participate in interviews and ensure effective onboarding and training. Ensure all staff have appropriate systems access, materials, and training to perform their roles successfully. Oversee execution of training plans, SOP reviews, and ongoing competency development. Operational Oversight: Allocate resources to clinical research projects by assigning staff based on experience, training, and study needs. Participate in coordinated resourcing processes to ensure optimal staffing across FSP accounts. Monitor and evaluate the quality of clinical work...