Director, Clinical Research Site Operations

Pinnacle Clinical Research- A Summit Solution; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, dental, vision, disability, F

3 weeks of paid time off

14 paid company holidays

Scrub voucher

Job summary

Pinnacle Clinical Research- A Summit Solution seeks a Site Director to lead a team of clinical research professionals in Austin, TX. You will oversee feasibility, start-up, and end-to-end trial execution, ensuring adherence to GCP, Pinnacle SOPs, and corporate guidelines.

You will manage budgets, timelines, resourcing, and cross-functional collaboration, mentoring staff to foster continuous improvement and high performance. Must be organized, collaborative, and results-oriented.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a clinical research setting, including coordinating complex research projects.
• Minimum of two years of management experience in a research/clinic setting.
• Research professional certification from ACRP or SOCRA is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Experience with clinical research protocols and their governing regulations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading people and managing resources.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and budget negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Direct site operations activities and continually improve workflow.
• Direct operational execution according to agreed timelines and budgets.
• Comply with policies, SOPs, and governing regulations.
• Identify and resolve issues using advanced clinical trial and GCP knowledge.
• Maintain quality control standards and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Ensure staff fulfill training and regulatory requirements for their role.
• Review protocols and attend trainings to guide trial execution and protocol adherence.
• Serve as the primary site contact for sponsors, CROs, and vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Budget negotiation

Project management

Staff management

GCP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Vendor collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Graduate degree (MS, MPH, MHA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Pinnacle Clinical Research- A Summit Solution seeks a Site Director to lead a team of clinical research professionals in Austin, TX. You will oversee feasibility, start-up, and end-to-end trial execution, ensuring adherence to GCP, Pinnacle SOPs, and corporate guidelines.

You will manage budgets, timelines, resourcing, and cross-functional collaboration, mentoring staff to foster continuous improvement and high performance. Must be organized, collaborative, and results-oriented.