Site Director - 208430 Jobs

We are looking for a well-versed individual in revenue to join a dynamic and growing Site Management Organization! Research experience is preferred but not required, PERFECT opportunity for healthcare professionals with strong financial and business development backgrounds to transition into the Clinical Research industry.

Summary:

• The Clinical Site Director is responsible for managing the overall business and clinical operations of the site to ensure that appropriate targets are met. The Clinical Site Director is responsible for managing the site’s annual and forecast operating budgets and for the efficient coordination, organization and conduct of clinical trials. The Clinical Site Director oversees and manages all aspects of the clinical trial process including study feasibility, clinic staffing, patient recruitment, study conduct and regulatory compliance. The Clinical Site Director is responsible for ensuring the health and safety of study patients and staff.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Conduct business development activities on behalf of the site and company with sponsors, CROs, CRAs and any third-party study vendors, as appropriate.
• Work with the Senior Director of Clinical Operations to manage the operational budget and meet/exceed the site’s financial, operational, and study-specific targets.
• Manage the performance of site staff members, delegating appropriate and challenging assignments to encourage growth, development and responsibility. Responsible for ensuring the ongoing training needs of site staff members are met.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of company quality standards at the site ensuring that the conduct of clinical studies and the collection of patient data is in accordance with ICH GCPs and company SOPs
• Attending industry and company meetings relevant to the position of
• Facilitate annual performance evaluation process with site staff.
• Identify and manage issues, concerns and problems related to staff conduct and
• Ensure timely and appropriate communications occur with Sponsors, CROs and IRBs as necessary
• Responsible for the assurance of all site staff complete required trainings.
• Work with the Medical Director to address any study and/or clinical quality related
• Manage facility and IT needs to ensure smooth and efficient
• Establish and communicate performance expectations and guidelines to site staff
• Responsible for overseeing the proper reporting of site revenues, preparation of financial projections, invoicing to sponsors/CROs, and A/R collections.
• Maintain complete (24/7) control over the overall operations and management of clinical research trials at the site
• Share best practices with other company site locations with the goal of raising the overall level of operational competencies at the company.
• Identify and implement strategies to expand the research capabilities at the site - in line with the overall site business and growth plans
• Develop site staffing plans to ensure the successful and efficient conduct of research studies. Identify and fulfill any site resource needs which are necessary to successfully conduct and/or recruit research studies.
• Oversee the development of the patient recruitment plan and patient outreach process. Make ongoing adjustments/modifications to recruitment strategies based upon the timely review of results to ensure financial and study-specific targets. Closely collaborate with any external vendors to facilitate successful patient enrollment strategies.
• Identify and build relationships with outside medical practices, pharmacies, and other health care professionals/organizations to aid in the patient recruitment process.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy and timeliness of Feasibility Questionnaires, CDAs, CVs and essential regulatory documents from study start-up phase until site initiation.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English (both verbal and written).
• Knowledge of field organizational strategies - The ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. Successful decentralized team management and situational responsive decision-
• Knowledgeable about the critical elements for success in clinical trials; participation in and contribution to these activities. Ability to review protocols, programs, and assess the success of a project.
• Practices professionalism and integrity in all actions – Demonstrated ability to foster concepts of teamwork, cooperation, self- control, and flexibility to get the work done
• Expertise in project management demonstrated ability to successfully manage people/projects. Proactive problem-solving abilities and follow-through
• Up to 10% travel, as needed, for project team meetings, client presentations and other professional meetings/conferences as needed.
• Computer skills - Working knowledge of MS Office suite, Clinical Conductor CTMS and relevant CRM Able to generate business correspondence, create forms and generate reports as required.
• Strong communication and presentation skills - Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive Sponsor, team members and internal relationships. Ability to conduct effective presentations.
• Extensive knowledge of clinical research - Understands the drug development

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Advanced degree suggested or equivalent clinical research
• 5+ years of clinical management experience or equivalent applicable experience in clinical research industry

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at