Remote Regional Director, Clinical Operations (Travel)

M3 USA Corporation; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

M3 Wake Research is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical Operations to lead a network of sites across the region. You will oversee Site Directors and Site Managers, collaborate with principal investigators, and ensure enrollment, quality, and revenue goals are met while maintaining operational excellence.

The role is remote with up to 50% travel, demanding strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to build accountable teams across diverse sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, nursing, or related field (or equivalent).
• 7–10+ years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research or related operations.
• 5+ years of people management experience.
• Clinical experience across two or more therapeutic areas.
• Experience with multi-site networks, SMOs, TMOs, or hospital-owned physician networks preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, safety reporting, and investigational product handling.
• Healthcare background with direct patient care and physician collaboration.
• Comfortable making financially sound, defensible business decisions.
• Strong communicator across sites, sponsors, CROs, and regulators.
• Data-driven approach with a track record of coaching talen

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Site Directors and Site Managers with clear goals and KPIs.
• Act as Interim Site Director or arrange coverage during site transitions.
• Monitor operations and performance to improve efficiency, quality, enrollment, and protocol compliance.
• Roll out network-wide processes, systems, and SOPs across sites.
• Partner on budgeting, forecasting, FTE planning, and margin management.
• Review financial and operational reports to spot risks and trends early.
• Work with Marketing and Recruitment to strengthen enrollment strategy.
• Support BD with feasibility input and site capability assessments.
• Ensure audit readiness and PI oversight with Quality, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs.
• Build relationships with PIs and serve as regional escalation point for issues.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and staffing for site teams.
• Lead mid-year and annual performance reviews for direct reports.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

KPIs & Performance Mgmt

Budgeting & Forecasting

Data-driven Decision Making

Communication Skills

Cross-site Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Nursing/Related Field

Job description

M3 Wake Research is seeking a Regional Director of Clinical Operations to lead a network of sites across the region. You will oversee Site Directors and Site Managers, collaborate with principal investigators, and ensure enrollment, quality, and revenue goals are met while maintaining operational excellence.

The role is remote with up to 50% travel, demanding strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to build accountable teams across diverse sites.