Senior Clinical Operations Site Director

Pinnacle Clinical Research; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health benefits

3 weeks PTO

14 holidays

Scrub voucher

Job summary

Pinnacle Clinical Research in Austin, TX seeks a Site Director to lead clinical operations, drive feasibility and start-up efforts, and ensure end-to-end trial execution. You will manage budgets, timelines, and staff while upholding GCP and Pinnacle SOPs across cross-functional teams.

The role requires advanced leadership, strong communication, and a track record in directing complex studies with a focus on quality and efficiency. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in science or related field.
• Minimum five years in clinical research.
• Budget and timeline management experience.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Direct site operations and improve workflow.
• Oversee budgets, timelines, and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with GCP and SOPs.
• Serve as primary site contact for sponsors and vendors.
• Mentor team members and lead performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Budget negotiation

Project management

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

MS/MPH/MHA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Pinnacle Clinical Research in Austin, TX seeks a Site Director to lead clinical operations, drive feasibility and start-up efforts, and ensure end-to-end trial execution. You will manage budgets, timelines, and staff while upholding GCP and Pinnacle SOPs across cross-functional teams.

The role requires advanced leadership, strong communication, and a track record in directing complex studies with a focus on quality and efficiency. Travel may be required.