Associate Director, Clinical Operations - Trial Leadership

Cognitive Research Corporation; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognitive Research Corporation is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership for the Clinical Trial Management team. The role oversees CTMs, ensures studies run on time and within budget, and maintains compliance with ICH-GCP and CRC SOPs.

The position requires strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management in a remote CRO environment across US studies.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in clinical research/clinical operations with trial management experience.
• Experience in CRO environments; lead and develop CTMs or similar teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop CRC CTMs; set expectations and performance standards.
• Oversee start-up through closeout of trials and review key study-management docs.
• Manage risks, issues, budgets, and sponsor relationships, escalating as needed.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to promote operational excellence and quality.
• Support audits, inspections, and regulatory readiness.

Skills

People leadership

Performance management

Staff development

CTM management

Risk mitigation

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

BS/BA in life sciences

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Monday.com

SharePoint

CTMS

eTMF/TMF systems

Job description

Cognitive Research Corporation is seeking an Associate Director, Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership for the Clinical Trial Management team. The role oversees CTMs, ensures studies run on time and within budget, and maintains compliance with ICH-GCP and CRC SOPs.

The position requires strong people leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management in a remote CRO environment across US studies.