Remote Associate Director, Clinical Operations Leader

ZP Group; Bethesda (MD); Remote; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision

401K

Sick Leave

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to join a CRO in Bethesda, MD with remote work options. The role leads clinical operations strategy, oversees TMF and site monitoring, and manages cross-functional teams across oncology and infectious disease programs.

The candidate will drive project delivery, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as a client-facing leader, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in all activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in pharma, biotech, CRO, or clinical research.
• Proven leadership of large clinical programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of clinical operations including TMF oversight and site monitoring.
• Lead operations strategy across government and commercial programs, incl. oncology and infectious disease.
• Manage deliverables, timelines, budgets, and resources for complex programs.
• Serve as client-facing leader coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee CTMs and CPMs; monitor performance and mitigate risks.
• Support quality management, CAPAs, KPI tracking, and audit readiness.
• Contribute to SOPs, budgets, and proposal/bid defense activities.
• Plan resources and forecast for departmental and project activities.

Skills

Leadership

Resource management

Communication

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Clinical operations

Project management

Client-facing

Oncology experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

CTMS

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to join a CRO in Bethesda, MD with remote work options. The role leads clinical operations strategy, oversees TMF and site monitoring, and manages cross-functional teams across oncology and infectious disease programs.

The candidate will drive project delivery, manage budgets and timelines, and serve as a client-facing leader, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in all activities.