Director, Site Start Up

Location: Remote in Australia, China, Singapore, South Korea, or Taiwan

Company

Precision for Medicine is a Clinical Research Organization providing precision medicine clinical trial, operational, medical, biomarker, and data analytics services, with a focus on rare diseases and oncology.

What you will do

• Lead the Site Start-Up department and provide guidance on project delivery, communication, resourcing, processes, systems, and performance targets.
• Oversee site start-up activities, including informed consent form adaptation, regulatory document collection and review, IRB/EC and competent authority submissions, site contracts, and budget negotiations.
• Develop the SSU framework, including intelligence, tools, methodology, risk evaluation, mitigation, and governance for regional and global programs.
• Lead delivery for large or complex SSU programs, manage escalations and remediation, and support client satisfaction.
• Partner with Clinical Operations, project management, Business Development, Global Resourcing, and regional functional leaders on planning, proposals, budgeting, and client presentations.
• Develop and report SSU KPIs, lead continuous improvement, and support team development, succession planning, engagement, and retention.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• At least 12 years of clinical research experience, including extensive Site Start-Up experience.
• Extensive leadership experience, resource management experience, and a demonstrated leadership track record.
• Expert knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and the clinical development process.
• Experience with strategic planning, risk management, change management, Microsoft Office, and clinical systems such as CTMS, eTMF, and EDC.
• Fluency in English required. Excellent communication, organization, attention to detail, and customer service skills are also required.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work is available from the listed Asia-Pacific countries.
• Work is centered on quality, people, clients, and performance.
• The role supports global and regional collaboration across clinical operations and related functions.
• Equal opportunity employment and reasonable accommodation are available for applicants with disabilities.