Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations

RiseMe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in San Francisco seeks an Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations to oversee daily staffing and operations for oncology programs. You will supervise Clinical Research Managers and Supervisors, manage a team of 20–25 staff, and ensure studies meet protocol and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes building workflows, guiding hiring, and maintaining HR and performance records across UCSF and partners.

Qualifications

• Broad academic knowledge and applied background in clinical research.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations governing clinical trials.
• Ability to translate clinical research concepts into trial planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Develops, manages organizational, strategic and tactical aspects of a clinical trial program.
• Manages 4–5 direct reports and 20–25 FTE clinical research staff.
• Develops workflows and training for all staff and assists with interviews as needed.
• Oversees recruitment of CRC positions and oversight of study coordination.
• Oversees protocol violations and audit reports with the Clinical Research Manager.
• Monitors staff training quality and onboarding for new hires.
• Develops metrics for workload and staffing, timelines for study activation and data completeness.
• Handles personnel issues and HR interventions for assigned staff.

Job description

UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in San Francisco seeks an Assistant Director, Clinical Research Operations to oversee daily staffing and operations for oncology programs. You will supervise Clinical Research Managers and Supervisors, manage a team of 20–25 staff, and ensure studies meet protocol and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes building workflows, guiding hiring, and maintaining HR and performance records across UCSF and partners.