Director of Clinical Operations — Lead Global Trials

Discover International; San Diego (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Discover International is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Director of Clinical Operations in San Diego, Texas. This high-impact role involves overseeing global clinical trials, ensuring high-quality execution, and leading operational strategies. Candidates should have extensive experience in biotech or pharma with a proven leadership trajectory. The position offers an opportunity to influence team strategy and participate in building operational capabilities within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of clinical operations experience (Associate Director) or 10+ years (Director) in biotech/pharma.
• Experience managing clinical trials across multiple phases.
• Proven leadership capability or trajectory toward people management.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership across clinical trials from start-up to close-out.
• Oversee CROs and external vendors to ensure quality execution.
• Drive study planning activities, including protocol input and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Regulatory, and Data Management.

Skills

Leadership capability

Clinical operations experience

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Discover International is seeking an experienced Associate Director / Director of Clinical Operations in San Diego, Texas. This high-impact role involves overseeing global clinical trials, ensuring high-quality execution, and leading operational strategies. Candidates should have extensive experience in biotech or pharma with a proven leadership trajectory. The position offers an opportunity to influence team strategy and participate in building operational capabilities within a collaborative environment.