VP, Clinical Trials Ops - National System Lead

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope seeks a strategic Vice President, Clinical Trial Operations to lead clinical research across its national system. You will drive standardized workflows, technology integration, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality trials reach patients everywhere.

In this executive role, you will supervise staffing, budgets, performance improvement, and cross-site collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and cancer center leadership to accelerate trial openings and patient access.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of oncology clinical research experience in operations.
• 15+ years of clinical trials management experience in an academic setting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary clinical research teams.
• Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP, HIPAA, NCI CCSG guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee systemwide standardized workflows and operational processes.
• Build relationships with disease program leaders, PIs, sponsors.
• Guide strategic planning, reporting, and alignment for expansion.
• Increase trial accrual through optimized processes and communication.
• Recruit and develop clinical research staff; manage performance.
• Set SOPs and quality standards across operations.
• Develop budgets and monitor financial performance.
• Lead onboarding, training, and continuous education for staff.
• Drive performance metrics and quality improvement.
• Coordinate trial openings with site resources and population needs.

Skills

Oncology clinical research experience

Clinical trials management

Leadership of multidisciplinary teams

Regulatory knowledge: FDA, GCP, HIPAA,

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Management, or related field

Job description

City of Hope seeks a strategic Vice President, Clinical Trial Operations to lead clinical research across its national system. You will drive standardized workflows, technology integration, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality trials reach patients everywhere.

In this executive role, you will supervise staffing, budgets, performance improvement, and cross-site collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and cancer center leadership to accelerate trial openings and patient access.