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 leading CRO focused on government and commercial clinical development programs. This role is Remote within the United States.

You will lead operations strategy, oversee trial management and monitoring activities, and mentor a matrix of clinical professionals. Strong FDA/GCP knowledge and cross-functional leadership are essential for success in this remote senior role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in pharma/CRO/clinical research.
• Experience in clinical operations, trial management, site monitoring.
• Experience leading large-scale programs and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across multiple programs.
• Oversee TMF management, site monitoring, and clinical systems.
• Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables for complex studies.
• Serve as primary client-facing operational leader for sponsors.
• Direct and mentor Clinical Trial Managers and monitoring teams.
• Identify operational risks and drive mitigation and improvements.
• Support inspection readiness, CAPAs, KPI tracking, audits, SOPs, and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

FDA regulations

GCP/ICH guidelines

Sponsor interaction

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Client-facing

Oncology experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to support a leading CRO focused on government and commercial clinical development programs. This role is Remote within the United States.

You will lead operations strategy, oversee trial management and monitoring activities, and mentor a matrix of clinical professionals. Strong FDA/GCP knowledge and cross-functional leadership are essential for success in this remote senior role.