Senior Director, Clinical Trial Operations (Biotech)

TL;DR

Senior Director, Clinical Trial Operations (Biotech): Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for clinical trials across hirify.global's development pipeline with an accent on planning, execution from protocol development through closeout, and maintaining quality, compliance, and patient safety. Focus on developing trial scenarios, fostering stakeholder relationships, ensuring Phase I-IV trial delivery, and optimizing vendor performance.

Location: Fully remote from anywhere. Up to 25% domestic and international travel required for site visits, supplier meetings, and collaboration.

Salary: $222,000–$303,000 Annual

Company

Global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to transforming lives of patients with serious and rare diseases.

What you will do

• Develop and implement clinical operations strategies aligned with corporate and program goals.
• Provide expertise to Global Program Team on trial scenarios, timelines, and budgets.
• Oversee planning and execution of Phase I-IV trials including feasibility, site selection, recruitment, data monitoring, and risk management.
• Build relationships with investigators, coordinators, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure GCP, FDA, EMA compliance and partner with cross-functional teams for trial delivery.
• Optimize vendor performance through metrics, risk-sharing, and governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field.
• 12+ years progressive clinical research/operations experience in pharma/biotech; 5+ years in senior leadership managing clinical operations teams.
• Extensive experience across all phases of clinical research and multiple therapeutic areas.
• Robust knowledge of GCP, FDA, and international regulations.
• Proven track record of study execution; strong vendor/CRO management and CRA/monitoring experience.

Nice to have

• Experience in rare disease or respiratory areas.
• Experience with adaptive trial designs and innovative methodologies.
• Experience with regulatory submissions and Health Authority inspections.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health support, wellbeing reimbursement, EAP.
• Generous PTO, fertility/family benefits, caregiver support, flexible schedules.
• 401(k) with match, equity awards, ESPP, company-paid life/disability insurance.
• Learning Institute with LinkedIn Learning, workshops, leadership programs, mentorship.
• Employee resource groups, recognition programs, volunteering opportunities.