Senior Director of Operations

Apex Recruiting Professionals; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in clinical research is seeking a Clinical Site Sr Director to lead innovation and operational excellence. This role offers the chance to manage high-performing teams and oversee clinical trials in a mission-driven environment dedicated to advancing healthcare. With responsibilities ranging from budget management to regulatory compliance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of medical research. If you are a strategic leader with a passion for improving patient outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in leadership roles within Healthcare.
• Expertise in clinical trial processes and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the research site ensuring compliance.
• Manage site budgets and drive patient recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in Healthcare

Clinical Research Management

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Financial Management

Interpersonal Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Clinical Conductor CTMS

Job description

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Clinical Site Sr Director – Lead Innovation in Clinical Research

About the Opportunity:

Join a premier clinical research organization with over 30 years of experience and a network of 32 locations across the U.S. Dedicated to advancing healthcare innovation through ethical, high-quality research practices, this organization offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where excellence, integrity, and community are at the forefront.

As a Clinical Site Sr Director, you will have the opportunity to drive operational excellence, build high-performing teams, and oversee the successful execution of clinical trials while helping shape the future of medical research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the daily business and clinical operations of the research site, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and performance against financial, operational, and quality targets.
• Manage site budgets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure financial goals are consistently met or exceeded.
• Provide operational leadership across clinical trials, including study feasibility, patient recruitment, staffing, and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure site adherence to internal SOPs, GCP/ICH guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, site investigators, and external stakeholders to expand research capabilities and support business development efforts.
• Oversee recruitment, development, and retention of site staff, ensuring workload balance, performance management, and ongoing training needs are met.
• Identify potential risks to study execution and site performance, leading proactive efforts to mitigate issues and escalate when necessary.
• Drive patient recruitment initiatives and make real-time adjustments to ensure enrollment goals and financial projections are achieved.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence, sharing best practices across sites to elevate organizational performance.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5-10 years previous leadership roles within the Healthcare environment
• Minimum 5–10 years of clinical research industry experience.
• Minimum 5–10 years of proven management experience, leading clinical operations teams or managing research site functions.
• Expertise in project management with a strong ability to lead people, manage multiple priorities, and ensure project delivery within established timelines.
• In-depth understanding of clinical trial processes, regulatory standards, and quality management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to foster positive relationships with internal teams, sponsors, CROs, and external vendors.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and clinical trial management systems (e.g., Clinical Conductor CTMS).
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing site budgets and forecasting.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed for meetings, conferences, and site activities.
• Demonstrated professionalism, integrity, flexibility, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Residency Requirement:

Applicants must reside in one of the following states: Alabama (AL), Arizona (AZ), Florida (FL), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Michigan (MI), Missouri (MO), Nevada (NV), Tennessee (TN), Utah (UT), or Virginia (VA).

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Research Services

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