Provide strategic and operational leadership for clinical research activities across the organization
Monitor operational performance across the research program, including study activation timelines, enrollment performance, key performance indicator (KPI) monitoring, and operational efficiency
Support alliance management activities with key industry partners to maintain strong sponsor relationships and promote continued research collaboration and portfolio growth.
Ensure alignment on study execution, operational expectations, and performance metrics across sponsor and CRO partnerships.
Direct vendor strategy and oversight for clinical research operations, including selection, contracting support, performance monitoring, and relationship management for vendors supporting clinical trial execution.
Lead the preparation, negotiation, and management of clinical trial agreements, confidentiality agreements, and related research contracts in collaboration with sponsors and internal stakeholders.
Provide hands-on grant management, including preparing budgets, submitting applications, tracking award progress, and preparing required progress reports.
Support research billing compliance processes, including research billing determinations and coordination with compliance and revenue cycle teams.
Cultivate strong partnerships with physician investigators to advance clinical research participation, supporting study feasibility, portfolio growth, and enrollment performance.

Masters degree in Healthcare, Research, or related field
CCRC/CCRP certification (preferred)
Valid Driver’s License in state of residency for travel to clinics
Minimum of 8 years of clinical research experience.
Oncology clinical trials experience required, therapeutic clinical trial experience preferred.
Demonstrated leadership and/or management experience required.
Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing clinical research, including IRB requirement and research compliance.
Working knowledge of research billing determinations and coverage analysis processes.

Director, Clinical Research Administration

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