Data & Operations Lead, Infectious Disease Trials

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center seeks an Associate Director, Data and Operations to lead data management and trial operations for infectious disease studies, including HIV vaccine trials. You will coordinate data systems, ensure data quality, and oversee budgets and vendor relationships across a multi-site network.

The role requires a Ph.D. or relevant Master’s with extensive clinical research experience, strong leadership, and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s with additional experience in clinical research or related field.
• Experience leading data management and operational aspects of multicenter clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and fiscal requirements for federally funded and industry-sponsored studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide data and operations leadership for SDMC and related trials.
• Oversee data capture, quality, and timelines from start-up to regulatory submission.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, and vendor relationships in collaboration with sponsors.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align research goals and deliverables.
• Support leadership discussions and communicate findings to PIs and sponsors.
• Ensure compliance with IRB, regulatory, and contract requirements.

Skills

Data management

Clinical research leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Ph.D. in a field related to clinical research

Master's degree plus relevant experience

Tools

EDC systems

Budgeting software

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center seeks an Associate Director, Data and Operations to lead data management and trial operations for infectious disease studies, including HIV vaccine trials. You will coordinate data systems, ensure data quality, and oversee budgets and vendor relationships across a multi-site network.

The role requires a Ph.D. or relevant Master’s with extensive clinical research experience, strong leadership, and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.