Strategic Director of Clinical Research Ops & Education

Medix™; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Medix is seeking a Director of Research Operations and Education in Aurora, CO to lead clinical study operations and workforce development, overseeing 450+ active trials and 110 professionals. Reporting directly to the VP of Research Operations, you will provide critical leadership for the clinical research workforce and oversee infrastructure to ensure high-quality, compliant studies.

The role requires 8+ years in clinical research operations and 5+ years of management, with proven

Qualifications

• 8+ years of clinical research operations experience in a healthcare setting or Academic Medical Center.
• 5+ years of dedicated management and leadership experience.
• Director-level experience overseeing a large, complex team with 80+ indirect reports and high operational volume.
• Broad understanding of pre/post-award financial management, regulatory compliance, proposal submissions, contracts, and protocol implementation across all trial phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large multidisciplinary clinical research organization of ~110 team members (including 3 direct leadership reports), overseeing sub-departments such as clinical research coordination, regulatory affairs, financial operations, project management, and contracting.
• Oversee institutional compliance, process assessments, and comprehensive research education/competency, ensuring all research meets strict federal, financial, and legal regulatory requirements.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning, developing and overseeing department budgets, financial performance, and hospital-wide research feasibility and start-up processes.
• Support investigator teams across all sponsor types (government, non-profit, industry) and trial phases, facilitating seamless protocol implementation and intellectual property management.
• Build and model a high-performance, inclusive culture through effective recruitment, training, management, and career development of the clinical research workforce.

Job description

Medix is seeking a Director of Research Operations and Education in Aurora, CO to lead clinical study operations and workforce development, overseeing 450+ active trials and 110 professionals. Reporting directly to the VP of Research Operations, you will provide critical leadership for the clinical research workforce and oversee infrastructure to ensure high-quality, compliant studies.

The role requires 8+ years in clinical research operations and 5+ years of management, with proven