Clinical Operations Lead

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse team environment

Commitment to employee development

Job summary

A prominent resource solutions provider in South San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Operations Lead for a contract assignment. This role requires 2-5 years of relevant experience and skills in drug development and clinical operations. Responsibilities include leading operational activities, ensuring compliance with industry guidelines, and promoting continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will thrive in collaborative environments and possess strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Join a diverse team committed to quality and personal approach.

Qualifications

• At least 2 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Effective communicator who shares information transparently.
• Ability to work across moderate-sized projects and manage risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational activities that enable trial execution and delivery.
• Ensure compliance with GCP/GVP and data integrity.
• Promote continuous improvement and change management.

Skills

Knowledge of Drug Development and Clinical Operations

Effective communication skills

Organizing and problem-solving skills

Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments

Experience in compliance with ICH and GCP guidelines

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Clinical Operations Lead for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in South San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• As a Clinical Operations Lead in a cross‑functional, matrixed organization, you will be empowered to work with people across PDG and beyond to enable all teams to perform at their best, foster a growth mindset to optimize potential and talent, and flow to high impact work to advance our medicines for patients.
• You may have the opportunity to work as needed across one or more areas of PDG including: study management, patient/disease areas, biomarker operations, quality management, systems and process development, learning, insights and analytics, as well as strategic focus areas such as innovation & creativity, investigator centricity & partnering, patient & caregiver benefit, inclusive research, diversity & inclusion, and other areas.
• Clinical operations – contribute to operational activities that enable trial execution and delivery of the PD portfolio of clinical studies and programs across Disease Areas by providing operational and/or strategic input to the teams.
• Local and global initiatives
• Other responsibilities according to business needs and priorities
• Promote and support quality and compliance by being accountable for GCP/GVP compliance, data integrity, and taking a balanced risk‑based approach in the work you are focused on, seeking guidance or direction as needed.

Required Skills

• At least 2 to 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge of Drug Development and Clinical Operations or related areas
• Ensures adherence to ICH, GCP, and regulatory guidelines within clinical trials or enabling activities.
• Thrives in environments of ambiguity and collaboration where authority is distributed between all of the people involved and where advice seeking is foundational.
• Applies organizing and problem‑solving skills to plan and run efficient operational and enabling aspects of Clinical Operations' programs, studies, and/or enabling projects.
• Is an effective communicator that shares information transparently and strategically; comfortable working out loud and is an active listener.
• Builds subject‑matter expertise on specific clinical operations activities through supporting the execution of clinical trials and/or enabling projects across geographies, collaborating across PDG and other functions to develop and implement best practices across clinical operations and delivery of the portfolio.
• Has the ability to serve as a resource for colleagues; can work across moderate sized projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Works in rapid cycles (real‑time optimization) to prioritize (i.e., determine what work is essential or proposed to stop in order to create the capacity to focus on what matters) and ensure alignments of priorities to the mid‑ and long‑term outcomes.
• Adopts quickly, fosters changes and is a change agent for investigators/patients to adopt new digital technologies in conducting clinical studies.
• Identifies, contributes to, and participates in continuous improvement and change management activities to solve complex problems and bring new perspectives; independently and with some guidance develops plans to support the execution of clinical trials and/or enabling projects.

Preferred Skills

• Work closely with Investigator and clinical site staff with a continuous focus on partnership and aiming to position Firm as a preferred partner.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women‑owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.