Senior Director, Clinical Operations (Biotech, Oncology)

Location: Alameda, California, United States; travel required up to 20%

Salary: $246,000–$349,500 annually, plus potential annual bonus and long-term incentives

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company developing and commercializing oncology products through global clinical development programs.

What you will do

• Lead worldwide operational execution of Phase I–IV oncology clinical trials across assigned programs.
• Develop operational strategies, delivery plans, Clinical Development Plan inputs, protocols, timelines, budgets, and resource models.
• Represent Clinical Operations on Product Development Teams, Clinical Sub-teams, governance boards, and external strategy teams.
• Oversee CROs, vendors, Study Delivery Leads, and Indication Leads to manage risks, quality, inspection readiness, and delivery against plan.
• Partner with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Pharmacology, Statistics, Medical Affairs, Data Management, and Medical Writing.
• Lead and mentor Clinical Operations employees while driving process improvement, innovation, change management, and standardization.

Requirements

• Must work from the Alameda, California location.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of related experience, master’s degree with at least 13 years, PhD with at least 12 years, or an equivalent combination; typically 18 years of related experience is required.
• Extensive clinical operations experience in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO environment, including oncology program delivery.
• Experience managing outsourced studies and working with Contract Research Organizations, investigators, external experts, and vendors.
• Expertise in clinical development, study protocols, study management, timelines, budgets, regulatory guidelines, and inspection readiness.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, financial management, negotiation, influencing, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.
• Knowledge of scientific and medical literature in oncology.
• Experience representing Clinical Operations at congresses, industry bodies, or other external opportunities.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative office environment designed to support teamwork, idea sharing, and creativity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending account benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions, stock purchase opportunities, and long-term incentives.
• 15 accrued vacation days in the first year, 17 paid holidays, a company-wide winter shutdown, and up to 10 sick days annually.
• Equipment including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs is provided.