Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Corbus Pharmaceuticals; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbus Pharmaceuticals is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational planning for clinical development programs.

The role can be located in Norwood, MA as a hybrid role (three days onsite weekly) or remote with monthly travel to Norwood.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or international equivalent; Life Sciences preferred.
• 10+ years in pharma or CRO with clinical trial management experience.
• Experience leading programs through phase 1–4 with global regulatory knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership for Clinical Development Plans and trials.
• Provide sponsor oversight of CROs and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality studies within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor CRO/vendor performance and issue escalation.
• Manage clinical program budgets, enrollment, and forecasts with Finance.
• Contribute expert input into regulatory documents (INDs, NDA/MAA) and safety reports; manage document updates.
• Prepare for key regulatory meetings with clinical operations input.
• Provide functional leadership and drive process improvements within the team.

Skills

FDA & ICH GCP

Clinical program management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

CRO/vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Trial monitoring

Global study execution

Program leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership and operational planning expertise to Corbus Pharmaceuticals clinical development programs. We are looking for an experienced Clinical Program Manager who can lead the creation and high-quality implementation of thoughtful clinical develop plans. This position is both a member of the Core Team and an integral co-leader responsible for the effective operations of the Clinical Sub-team, facilitating cross-functional engagement both internally and with vendor partners as part of a fully outsourced operating model.

This role can be located in Norwood, Massachusetts as a hybrid role 3 days onsite weekly or remote with monthly travel to Norwood, Ma.

Responsibilities:

• Providing operational expertise and strategic input to the development of Clinical Development Plans (CDP) supporting the overall clinical strategy for assigned clinical program(s); may lead some trial management activities within assigned program as well.
• Providing program-level sponsor oversight of CRO and 3rd party vendors to ensure the effective execution of the clinical studies on time, with high quality (e.g., inspection ready) and within agreed budget.
• Collaborating with cross-functional counterparts to oversee the performance for all activities assigned to our CROs and vendors, including escalation of issues when necessary.
• Clinical program budget planning and external spend related to clinical program execution. Working closely with CROs and vendors, Program Management and Finance to ensure that budgets, enrollment, and forecasts are accurate.
• Reviewing and providing expert clinical operations input into clinical documents including Investigator Brochures, Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) and/or Investigational Medicinal Product Dossier (IMPDs), study synopsis and protocols, clinical study reports, applicable sections of the New Drug Application (NDA) and/or Marketing Authorization Application (MAA), updates to IND and NDA documents, DSURs and other safety reports; may be responsible for the management of clinical document creation or updates.
• Providing expert clinical operations input into preparation for key regulatory meetings (e.g. End-of-Phase 2, Request for Scientific Advice Meetings, etc.), as appropriate.
• Functional leadership which may include line management, providing input for issue resolution and leading and/or support functional strategic initiatives and process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred.
• 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, including clinical study/project management/clinical trial management.
• Experience of managing clinical programs through phase 1-4.
• Thorough knowledge of FDA and ICH GCP guidelines to ensure the appropriate conduct of clinical studies globally
• Extensive experience managing complex protocols, CROs, budgets, and timelines
• Experience monitoring clinical studies and conducting SQVs, SIVs, IMVs, and COVs preferred
• Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EU CTD, and ICH GCP.
• Ability to competently manage multiple competing priorities, adapting as needs change. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated excellence in program management, including scenario assessment, risk assessment, budget management, and contingency planning
• Excellent teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional study teams
• Strong organizational skills, sufficient to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to work independently and act with initiative to address issues

Corbus is a close-knit global team of high-achieving, innovative, creative and, above all else, passionate employees. We hire for personality as well as for skill. At Corbus, we take pride in our "family" atmosphere where each person’s contribution is vital to our success. As a Corbus employee, you are empowered to think creatively and be proactive in your approach. There is no place for politics or red tape here.

About Corbus:

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing innovative therapies in oncology and obesity. Our mission is to help people defeat serious illness by advancing differentiated scientific approaches targeting well-understood biological pathways with significant unmet medical need. Corbus' lead oncology program, CRB-701, is a next-generation antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting Nectin-4-expressing tumors and is being developed for multiple solid tumor indications. Our obesity program, CRB-913, is a highly peripherally restricted CB1 receptor inverse agonist designed to support meaningful weight loss while minimizing central nervous system side effects. Together, these programs reflect our commitment to advancing transformative therapies through rigorous science and clinical innovation.

Headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, Corbus fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where employees are empowered to make meaningful contributions and help shape the future of the company. For more information, visit corbuspharma.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.