Associate Project Director, Clinical Operations - Oncology

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO dedicated to professional development and providing an excellent work-life balance, with a quality-focused, collaborative “one-team” culture. We are looking for a dynamic person to join our in-house team as an Associate Director, Clinical Operations on a permanent basis. This is a remote position, in the US.

The Associate Director, Clinical Operations is responsible for the accountability of the assigned clinical projects to ensure that clinical projects are delivered on time, within budget and with the required quality standards. The Associate Director may act as the Project Director/Leader, depending on project complexity and needs.

The Associate Director will assist with growth objectives related to the Oncology Therapeutic area.

Join our team: you can be part of making a difference in peoples’ lives and experience a fulfilling and rewarding career!

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development and implements the strategy for the assigned projects and growth objectives in collaboration with the Global Head of Clinical Research Division.
• Serves as a source of oncology scientific and therapeutic expertise.
• Gives scientific and operational input to proposal development and contributes to the preparation of the strategic documents and bid defense meetings.
• Supervises the assigned clinical research projects from a Cross-Functional perspective.
• Manages projects at a global level and ensures consistent and continuous focus to Client’s specifications and satisfaction.
• Responsible to meet and exceed the project’s deliverables: timelines, budget and quality.
• Keeps him/herself professionally abreast of all scientific, regulatory and operational aspects relevant to the clinical projects he/she will be assigned, including but not limited to, GCP and ICH Guidelines for clinical research, and other country specific requirements as required.
• Shares the workload and the performance of the project team with the assigned Clinical Research Department Director/Sr. Director.
• Organizes and/or takes part in the periodic project update meetings.
• Provides project updates to the Sponsor and to the Project Director/Leader and to the Clinical Department Director.
• Fosters and maintains relationships with existing and potential Sponsors.
• Collaborates in complying and enforcing Company procedures.

Education, Experience and Skills

• University Degree in scientific and/or medical disciplines.
• Ten years (at least) of Clinical Research experience in the CRO/Pharmaceutical industry and after gaining excellent knowledge in developing work organization models.
• Experience managing oncology trials is a required.
• Strong knowledge of clinical trial operations, GCP-ICH guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Fluent in English and local language(s).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel.

The Application Process

Once you have submitted your CV, you will receive an acknowledgement that we received it. If you have the requirements we need, you will be invited for phone interview as the first step. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to everyone individually if you are not successful.

Who will you be working for?

About ClinChoice

ClinChoice is a global full-service CRO specializing in clinical development and functional solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and consumer health companies. We have over 28 years of proven high-quality delivery and results across all our services with over 4,000 professionals in more than 20 countries across the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. We are on a mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Join our passionate team and make a meaningful impact on global healthcare!

Our Company Ethos

Our mission drives our culture: to contribute to a healthier and safer world by accelerating the development and commercialization of innovative drugs and devices. Our employees are the most valuable company asset and they are the fulcrum around which all ClinChoice activities are built and close management and training is the core instrument to develop and maintain highly-qualified personnel. The continuous training keeps the resources qualified in terms of competence and expertise and gives to all personnel the clear tools needed to manage both internal and client processes with the same methodology. The success of these core values is evidenced by our below industry average turnover rates. ClinChoice is an equal opportunity employer. We have based our success on attracting, developing, and promoting talent guided by diversity and inclusivity. Our employees come from very diverse backgrounds: gender, race, beliefs, and ethnicities. We recognize this is our strength and celebrate it.

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