Director of CRO and Strategic Partnerships (Oncology)

Location: North Chicago, Illinois, United States; onsite

Salary: $160,500–$305,000 base pay annually

Company

hirify.global discovers and delivers medicines and healthcare solutions across oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and aesthetics.

What you will do

• Lead strategic partnerships across Oncology Early Development, including CROs, preferred site networks, and key vendors.
• Develop and manage the preferred site-network strategy, stakeholder engagement, content, and delivery objectives.
• Support pilot-to-scale activities and operationalize innovation with external partners.
• Act as the primary contact and escalation point between vendors and Oncology Early Development, ensuring accountability, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.
• Establish partnership governance, oversee vendor performance and KPIs, analyze issue trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing, QA, CMC, Precision Medicine, and Therapeutic Area Medical Directors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or non-US equivalent in a relevant field such as business, economics, or health administration; a master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 12 years of clinical development or applicable experience, including at least 6 years working with global third-party vendors.
• Experience leading a global team, with demonstrated coaching, mentoring, and people-management skills.
• Expertise in clinical-trial and business procedures, vendor oversight, contracts, SOPs, ICH, global regulations, ethics, and compliance.
• Strong cross-functional communication, strategic thinking, business analysis, and influence skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) benefits for eligible employees.
• Eligibility to participate in long-term incentive programs.