Clinical Trials Operations Director

SBHU; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook seeks an Assistant Director for Clinical Trials to direct the Clinical Research Core and oversee administrative and financial policies. You will develop budgets, negotiate contracts, hire and train staff, and mentor researchers across multiple departments.

The role coordinates study startup activities, manages industry-funded trial finances, and fosters collaboration with SUNY campuses to meet shared needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of full-time clinical research experience, including 2 years with sponsored trials.
• Administrative/managerial experience overseeing research projects and supervising coordinators.
• Experience with research protocols and budget negotiation with sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day operations of the Clinical Research Core and manage administrative and financial policies.
• Develop position descriptions, hire, train, supervise, and conduct yearly reviews.
• Mentor research staff and provide training to Investigators and Study Coordinators.
• Facilitate study startup (budget development, contract negotiation, approvals) and manage financials for industry-funded trials.
• Collaborate with SUNY campuses to identify common needs and share resources.
• Report to the Associate Director for Clinical Trials at Stony Brook SOM.

Skills

Clinical research

Sponsored trials

Budget negotiation

Supervisory experience

Research protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ONCOR CTMS

Job description

The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook seeks an Assistant Director for Clinical Trials to direct the Clinical Research Core and oversee administrative and financial policies. You will develop budgets, negotiate contracts, hire and train staff, and mentor researchers across multiple departments.

The role coordinates study startup activities, manages industry-funded trial finances, and fosters collaboration with SUNY campuses to meet shared needs.