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

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Site Director

Clinical Operations ATX Full Time Austin, TX, US

Summary:

The Site Director provides leadership, development, and task direction for a team of clinical research professionals. Responsible for feasibility, start-up, and execution of clinical trials. Responsible for budget and timeline management, resourcing, and execution of clinical trials end to end. Ensures compliance with regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Pinnacle SOPs, and corporate guidelines. Collaborates cross-functionally across the organization. Coordinates, tracks and reports study status. Mentors team members. Contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and performance measurement. Sets the example for others by modeling Pinnacle values. Must be organized, collaborative, goal- and solutions-oriented, flexible, and have superior critical thinking skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Research:

• Direct site operations activities and continually improve workflow
• Direct operational execution according to agreed timelines and budgets
• Comply with policies, SOPs, and governing regulations
• Identify and resolve issues using advanced clinical trial and GCP knowledge
• Maintain quality control standards and evaluate their effectiveness
• Ensure staff fulfill training and regulatory requirements for their role
• Review protocols and attend trainings to guide trial execution and protocol adherence
• Serve as the primary site contact for sponsors, CROs, and vendors

Administration:

• Represent the site at internal and external meetings
• Partner with site marketing team to develop a pipeline of referral sources with corresponding outreach and relationship cultivation
• Oversee completion of Study Feasibilities and RFI responses
• Assist with budget negotiations for new studies
• Develop and maintain partnerships with key external parties
• Align the site to support corporate strategic goals
• Collaborate with the corporate departments
• Collaborate with study sponsors on site-level marketing initiatives
• Identify vendors and participate in the vendor selection process
• Serve as a liaison to other sites for research-related activities.
• Identify risks and proactively create and implement mitigation strategies
• Facilitate the daily operations of clinical research programs
• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to Pinnacle’s values and competitive differentiators of People & Culture, Science, and Quality.

Supervision:

• Oversee the site's clinical operations team
• Manage staffing levels and lead hiring, termination, and performance management for direct reports
• Conduct performance reviews in accordance with company policies
• Pursues ongoing continuing education for leadership and skill development
• Oversee training to ensure clinical staff competency
• Approves PTO while ensuring staffing levels meet daily business demands
• Identify facility, supply, and equipment needs to maintain site capabilities
• Implement Corrective Action Preventive Action Plans (CAPA) as required

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science or related field; graduate degree preferred (MS, MPH, MHA)
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a clinical research setting required, including coordinating complex research projects
• Research professional certification from ACRP or SOCRA is preferred
• Minimum of two years of management experience in a research/clinic setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Experience with clinical research protocols and their governing regulations
• Demonstrated experience in leading people and managing resources
• Demonstrated expertise in project management and budget negotiation
• Valid driver's license, a safe driving record, and an automobile that is appropriately insured
• Impeccable integrity and personal and professional values
• Must be able to work independently and collaborate with others
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proactive at identifying and solving issues
• Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex material and present information accurately and appropriately
• Energetic self-starter and highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated organizational skills, project-management skills, and outstanding time management, including keen attention to detail
• Strong people skills include the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and to oversee confidential matters and sensitive information with discretion and good judgment
• Ability to build relationships with scientific, medical, executive, administrative, and other personnel at all levels of the organization

Work Environment and Physical demand:

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in an office/laboratory and/or a clinical environment.
• Exposure to biological fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens.
• Personal protective equipment required such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.
• Occasional travel may be required domestically and/or internationally
• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 6-10 hours per day.
• Frequent mobility required.
• Occasionally squatting, kneeling, or bending
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying or moving objects including medical equipment with a maximum lift of 20-50 lbs.

Benefits of working at Summit Clinical Research Solutions:

• 401k
• Medical, dental, vision, long term disability, short term disability, FSA, and life insurance
• 3 weeks of paid time off
• 14 paid company holidays
• Scrub voucher (specific positions apply)
• And more!

Summit Clinical Research Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.