Director/Sr. Director, Clinical Operations - Oncology Programs

Internetwork Expert; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Frontier Medicines seeks two experienced Clinical Operations leaders at Director or Senior Director level to drive operational strategy and study delivery for oncology programs, partnering with cross-functional teams and CROs to ensure quality, on-time delivery within budget.

Based in Boston Seaport, these roles require at least 2 onsite days per week and demand deep oncology expertise, global oversight, and strong stakeholder influence across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent required, preferably in a scientific field.
• 10+ years of Biotech/Pharma clinical research experience at Director/Senior Director level.
• Strong vendor management & oncology experience.
• Global study oversight experience and stakeholder influence.
• Experience with SOPs, ICH, global regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical operations strategy and ensure studies are delivered on time and within budget.
• Translate program strategy into operational plans and connect science with business and patients.
• Identify and mitigate program-level risks to achieve objectives.
• Influence management and cross-functional teams to meet program goals.
• Review clinical operations content for regulatory documents.
• Oversee external budget management.
• Execute programs in compliance with ICH/GCP and global regulations.

Skills

Vendor management

Oncology experience

Global study oversight

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Frontier Medicines is seeking two experienced Clinical Operations leaders, at the Director or Senior Director level, to drive the operational strategy and execution of our oncology programs as they advance through clinical development. Each of these roles will serve as the operational leader for a program, translating clinical and business strategy into high-quality, on-time study delivery across regions and partners.

Working in close partnership with cross-functional leaders and CROs, you will oversee program-level planning, risk mitigation, vendor management, and budget accountability while ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards. The ideal candidate brings deep oncology experience, strong global study oversight, and the ability to influence stakeholders, anticipate challenges, and deliver results in a dynamic biotech environment.

These roles will be based in our Boston Seaport office, with onsite presence required a minimum of 2 days per week.

What will you be doing?

• Develop clinical operational strategy and ensure clinical research studies are executed with quality and efficiency, on-time, within budget, and to meet company objectives.
• Translate program strategy into operational execution by developing the clinical operations plan and connecting science with the business, operations, and patients.
• Identify and evaluate risks and mitigations at the program level to achieve the program strategy.
• Interact with and influence management and cross-functional team members to achieve program objectives, and represent Clinical Operations at cross-functional meetings.
• Review and provide clinical operations content to clinical and regulatory documents.
• Manage overall external budget management.
• Execute clinical programs in compliance with quality standards (ICH/GCP, global regulations, and company policies and procedures).
• Drive activities and find solutions to deliver on the program.

Traits we believe make a strong candidate:

• Bachelor's degree or work experience equivalent required, preferably in a scientific field.
• 10+ years of Biotech/Pharma clinical research related experience, at a Director or Senior Director level of scope and seniority.
• Strong vendor management and oversight experience.
• Strong experience in oncology.
• Proven ability working on a global team in the management and completion of multiple, complex clinical studies.
• Competent in application of standard business procedures (SOPs, ICH, global regulations, ethics and compliance).
• Integral participation in initiatives or advancement strategies for clinical operations.
• Experience in successful study initiation through study completion, and in multiple phases of studies (Phases 1-3).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Boston-based, with willingness to be onsite in our Seaport office a minimum of 2 days per week.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan

At Frontier, we strive to build a diverse and equitable workplace. The salary range for this role is $185,000 - $250,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including candidates' qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. Frontier offers a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage, 401k and a broad range of other benefits.

This compensation and benefits information is based on Frontier's knowledge as of the date of publication, and may be modified in the future.