Senior Clinical Trials Operations Lead

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office operations. The role manages multiple operations teams, ensures regulatory compliance, and coordinates staff, budgets, and resources for complex studies across investigators and sites.

The position involves leading QA, regulatory strategy, training, and collaboration with finance, IT, and clinical units to maintain high-quality trial execution and data integrity across the Cancer Center

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, internet, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for clinical trials and oversee study design at program level.
• Coordinate clinical study execution across disease teams and CROs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and audit readiness for trials and FDA/IRB processes.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and staffing to maximize study capabilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in social/health science

Master’s or higher degree

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office operations. The role manages multiple operations teams, ensures regulatory compliance, and coordinates staff, budgets, and resources for complex studies across investigators and sites.

The position involves leading QA, regulatory strategy, training, and collaboration with finance, IT, and clinical units to maintain high-quality trial execution and data integrity across the Cancer Center