Director, Clinical Trial Liaison – West Cardiovascular

Kardigan; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 253,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

Kardigan is seeking a Director-level Clinical Trial Liaison to expand regional trial activities in the West region, including South San Francisco, LA, and San Diego. You will build relationships with investigators, support site selection, and drive patient recruitment and retention across complex cardiovascular trials.

The role requires extensive travel, up to 70%, to support site teams, ensure scientific understanding of investigational products, and collaborate with cross-functional study

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• MD/PhD/PharmD or equivalent terminal degree preferred.
• 10+ years in clinical operations or CRO environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional insights into site feasibility and patient recruitment strategy.
• Identify and cultivate cardiovascular investigators.
• Communicate study objectives and product profiles clearly to sites.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cross-cultural awareness

English fluency

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

MD/PhD/PharmD

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Kardigan is seeking a Director-level Clinical Trial Liaison to expand regional trial activities in the West region, including South San Francisco, LA, and San Diego. You will build relationships with investigators, support site selection, and drive patient recruitment and retention across complex cardiovascular trials.

The role requires extensive travel, up to 70%, to support site teams, ensure scientific understanding of investigational products, and collaborate with cross-functional study