Director, Clinical Operations

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

Deciphera Pharmaceuticals is seeking a Director of Clinical Operations to lead clinical stage programs in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will drive strategic initiatives in clinical trials, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, while fostering a collaborative team culture. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with a commitment to professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous parental leave

Outstanding culture and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in clinical trial management.
• Expertise in clinical development process and global regulatory requirements.
• Proven CRO/vendor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute clinical program strategy.
• Lead and manage the clinical operations team.
• Ensure clinical trials align with corporate goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in health science or related field

Job description

Role Overview: The Director, Clinical Operations will ensure that clinical stage programs achieve program objectives within established timelines, budget, and quality standards. This role involves contributing to the development of clinical program strategy, providing leadership to the clinical operations team, and ensuring superior execution and transparency within the department.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute clinical program strategy
• Lead and manage the clinical operations team for assigned program(s)
• Ensure clinical trials are properly defined, planned, and executed
• Assist in authoring key regulatory documents
• Ensure study objectives align with clinical development strategy and corporate goals
• Manage external vendors to deliver within timelines and budget
• Foster a collaborative culture and serve as a leadership role model

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in health science or related field
• 12+ years of experience, with a minimum of 10 years in clinical trial management
• Expertise in clinical development process, global regulatory requirements, and CRO/vendor management
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Additional Information

Deciphera is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary pay range for this role is $186,000.00 - $255,000.00. Actual compensation packages will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to depth of experience, education, skillset, overall performance and/or location.

Deciphera believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees. Our base salary is just one component of Deciphera’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual performance bonus, a long-term incentive plan, full range of benefits and other incentive compensation plans (if applicable).

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, and more.
• Generous parental leave and family planning benefits.
• Outstanding culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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