Perm Director of Operations

Is it time for a change? We are hiring a Director of Research Operations to scale and grow our client's clinical research footprint in Texas!

Job details:

• Start: As soon as credentialed (approx. 90-day timeline)

• Schedule: Full-time

• Work to build the research department in scope, size, reputation/ professionalism at each site.

• Oversight of managers and research coordinators, and department Specialists.

• Able to collaborate with clinical providers, staff at local sites (specifically the clinical managers and site leadership,) patient navigators, IT, and data management.

• Ensure that Research studies, processes, workflows, software, and structures are integrated and running at all sites. The Operations Director will need to travel occasionally to each site to ensure the successful integration of the above.

• Interact with study sponsors as needed regarding budgets, invoicing, monitoring, audits, etc.

• Ensure managers, leadership personnel, and all staff work to the highest quality standards and maintain compliance with established SOPs, working guidelines, project plans and all regulatory requirements. Conduct regular evaluations of direct reports.

• Design, implement, and manage systems for organizing, planning, and controlling workflow related to all clinical research activities, specifically for screening, enrollment, tracking, etc.

• Identifies financial goals and other relevant KPI’s and develops dashboards to measure Research Department progress or opportunities for improvement.

• Maintain study budgets and monitor invoices, billing, and payments, in collaboration with the accounting department to ensure timely and accurate A/R process.

• Monitors all research-related financial accounts, meeting regularly with accounting, and ensures study revenue is meeting projections.

• Negotiates and approves all subcontracts with collaborators/investigators and facilities.

• Evaluate, purchase, maintain necessary equipment, and monitor equipment.

• Provides project management planning for new projects/trials and works collaboratively with the Managers to ensure clinical staff are educated on all process changes.

• Manages research software to ensure it is implemented and is being used to its full capacity. Includes problem solving, workflow and change management oversite and vendor management.

• Participate in business development in the analysis and selection of opportunities.

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to Research’s values that center on our commitment to quality, our team, our patients and department growth and performance.

• Maintain HIPAA-compliant communication and confidentiality at all times.

• Assist with other duties assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must have ≥ 7 years of experience in clinical trials.

• Three to five years of research management including program development and implementation.

• Master’s degree in a business, health or a science field.

• Willing to travel as needed to all research sites, and to meetings/conferences.

• Urology based clinical experience preferred but not required.

• Experience with evaluating and implementing study protocols and budgets.

• Must have knowledge of and experience with relevant federal and state regulatory guidelines.

• Proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Office Suite, EMR, Practice Management, Electronic Data Capture (EDC), and Clinical Trail Management Systems (CTMS). Experience with use and implementation of AI platforms is preferred.

• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management, staff, sponsors, and providers.

What our client has to offer:

• Salary Range: $150,000–$175,000 annually

• Relocation Bonus if applicable

• Comprehensive Benefits package: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401K etc

• $3000.00 referral bonus

Interested? Please reach out to Kate, Physician and Provider Recruitment Consultant via call [Register to View] or email [Register to View] to apply!