Associate Director, Clinical Systems

Meet Life Sciences; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is seeking an Associate Director for Clinical Systems to lead data-driven feasibility activities in clinical development. This fully remote role involves collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize trial delivery and mitigate operational risks. The ideal candidate will have over five years of feasibility experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments, with proven expertise in data analysis and stakeholder management. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct feasibility experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development, including regulatory guidelines.
• Proven expertise in data analysis for strategic decisions and trial optimization.
• Experience with trial feasibility, protocol optimization, and site intelligence.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills in a matrixed, global environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the full feasibility lifecycle for clinical studies.
• Develop strategies for country and site identification and enrollment forecasts.
• Serve as the primary feasibility contact for assigned programs, leading collaboration.
• Create and maintain study-level patient enrollment forecasts and feasibility KPIs aligned with approved operational plans.
• Assess and monitor competitive and indication-level risks impacting trial execution.
• Contribute to study operational plans and support trial optimization efforts.
• Drive continuous process improvement at the intersection of data, technology, and clinical development operations.

Skills

Feasibility experience

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Clinical drug development

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Clinical systems/tools

Job description

Associate Director, Clinical Systems – Strategic Feasibility (Contract)

Location: Fully Remote (U.S.-based)

Travel: ~5% (overnight, for internal meetings/congresses)

Overview

The Associate Director, Clinical Systems (Strategic Feasibility Lead) is responsible for leading end-to-end, data-driven feasibility activities across all phases of clinical development. This role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver predictive, standardized feasibility insights that support program and study-level decision-making, optimize trial delivery, and mitigate operational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the full feasibility lifecycle, including early indication, program-level, and study-level feasibility assessments.
• Develop data-driven country and site identification strategies, enrollment forecasts, recruitment projections, and risk mitigation plans.
• Serve as the primary feasibility point of contact for assigned programs and studies, leading cross-functional collaboration.
• Create and maintain study-level patient enrollment forecasts and feasibility KPIs aligned with approved operational plans.
• Assess and monitor competitive and indication-level risks impacting trial execution.
• Contribute to study operational plans and support trial optimization efforts.
• Drive continuous process improvement at the intersection of data, technology, and clinical development operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of direct feasibility experience within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments.
• Strong understanding of clinical drug development from research through post-marketing (Phase IV), including regulatory and health authority guidelines.
• Proven expertise in data analysis to inform strategic decisions, trial optimization, and operational planning.
• Experience with trial feasibility, protocol optimization, and site intelligence.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence in a matrixed, global environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient with MS Office and relevant clinical systems/tools.
• Not a site management role.

Attributes for Success

• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Highly analytical with the ability to define and optimize evolving processes.
• Collaborative, globally minded, and effective across cultures and functions.
• Organized, independent, and accountable with strong attention to deadlines.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement.