Remote Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Piper Companies; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to support a CRO focused on government and commercial programs. The role is remote, supporting teams based in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities include leading strategy, overseeing trial management and TMF, managing budgets and timelines, and mentoring teams. Requires 10+ years in pharma/CRO settings with leadership experience and FDA/GCP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related field is required.
• 10+ years in pharma/CRO/clinical research environments.
• 6+ years in leadership or PM roles in clinical operations.
• CRA/CTM/Monitoring SME background and sponsor interaction experience.
• FDA, GCP, ICH knowledge essential.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across multiple programs.
• Oversee trial management, site monitoring, TMF management, and clinical systems.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables for complex studies.
• Serve as primary client-facing operational leader for sponsors and stakeholders.
• Direct and mentor CTMs/PMs and monitoring teams.
• Identify risks and drive process improvements; support inspections and CAPAs.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Cross-functional teams

Regulatory knowledge

Budget and timeline management

Security and QA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Healthcare

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to support a CRO focused on government and commercial programs. The role is remote, supporting teams based in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities include leading strategy, overseeing trial management and TMF, managing budgets and timelines, and mentoring teams. Requires 10+ years in pharma/CRO settings with leadership experience and FDA/GCP knowledge.