Associate Director, Research Operations (Clinical Trials)

Insight; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Health System Clinical Research in Flint, MI is seeking an Associate Director of Research Operations to lead and optimize clinical research across multiple sites. The role balances trial operations oversight with governance of feasibility, regulatory, contracts, budgets, and quality processes.

Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, this full-time position requires travel between locations and a track record in compliant, efficient research execution across networks.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• 5–7 years of clinical research experience with operational leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, IRB processes, and site management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical research operations across regions/sites.
• Support site managers, team leads, coordinators, assistants, and investigators to ensure protocol adherence.
• Monitor enrollment, visit scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Troubleshoot operational barriers and implement workflow improvements.
• Support onboarding, training, and competency development for research staff.

Skills

GCP knowledge

FDA regulations

IRB processes

Site management

Leadership

Education

Ph.D. in life sciences or related field

Job description

Insight Health System Clinical Research in Flint, MI is seeking an Associate Director of Research Operations to lead and optimize clinical research across multiple sites. The role balances trial operations oversight with governance of feasibility, regulatory, contracts, budgets, and quality processes.

Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, this full-time position requires travel between locations and a track record in compliant, efficient research execution across networks.