Regional Director, Clinical Operations - Remote

M3USA; California; Remote; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

M3 Wake Research in the United States is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical Operations to lead clinical operations across a region of our multi-site network. You’ll oversee Site Directors and Site Managers, partner with principal investigators, and ensure enrollment, quality, and revenue goals are met.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a remote work option and up to 50% travel. You will build strong teams, drive process improvements, and collaborate with QA, regulatory, and clinical

Qualifications

• Leadership experience overseeing multiple sites and leaders.
• Strong communication with sponsors, CROs, and investigators.
• Solid understanding of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, and trial operations.
• Data-driven decision making with ability to coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Directors and Site Managers, set goals and KPIs.
• Act as Interim Site Director during transitions or ensure coverage.
• Monitor operations to improve efficiency, quality, enrollment, and compliance.
• Roll out network-wide SOPs and processes across sites.
• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, and staffing plans.
• Support enrollment strategy with marketing and recruitment teams.
• Ensure audit readiness and PI oversight across regions.
• Build relationships with PIs and serve as regional escalation point.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Data-driven

Clinical operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science, nursing, or related field

Job description

M3 Wake Research in the United States is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical Operations to lead clinical operations across a region of our multi-site network. You’ll oversee Site Directors and Site Managers, partner with principal investigators, and ensure enrollment, quality, and revenue goals are met.

This is a hands-on leadership role with a remote work option and up to 50% travel. You will build strong teams, drive process improvements, and collaborate with QA, regulatory, and clinical