Remote Clinical Operations Leader - Associate Director

ZP Group; 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 position is Remote and supports teams based in Bethesda, MD.

Lead clinical operations strategy across multiple programs, oversee trial management, site monitoring, TMF, and clinical systems activities. Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and key deliverables for complex studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environments.
• Hands-on experience in clinical operations, CTM/Monitoring, or regulatory operations.
• 6+ years in clinical operations leadership or project management.
• CRO experience with direct client-facing responsibilities and sponsor interaction.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical development processes.
• Experience leading large-scale clinical programs and cross-functional teams.
• Oncology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical operations leadership

CRO experience

FDA/GCP/ICH knowledge

Client-facing / sponsor interaction

Program management

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 leading CRO focused on government and commercial clinical development programs. This position is Remote and supports teams based in Bethesda, MD.

Lead clinical operations strategy across multiple programs, oversee trial management, site monitoring, TMF, and clinical systems activities. Manage timelines, budgets, resources, and key deliverables for complex studies.