Associate Director, Clinical Operations (Biotechnology)

Location: South San Francisco, United States; full-time hybrid position with on-site work at least three days per week

Salary: $190,000–$210,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for genetically validated cardioendocrine diseases, including severe hypertriglyceridemia and acromegaly.

What you will do

• Provide strategic and operational oversight for MAR001 clinical studies and related program activities.
• Lead Study Management Teams and coordinate cross-functional execution of clinical trials.
• Oversee CROs and vendors, including selection, contracts, work orders, performance indicators, and governance meetings.
• Develop site engagement, subject recruitment, risk mitigation, and study implementation strategies.
• Support clinical trial design, program and study documentation, regulatory submissions, and inspection readiness.
• Manage study budgets, resource planning, operational improvements, and clinical SOP initiatives.

Requirements

• BA/BS or higher degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of clinical research or clinical operations and organizational management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Global phase 2–3 clinical trial experience, including experience across multiple time zones.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing or mentoring staff.
• Experience managing program budgets and negotiating and overseeing CRO and vendor contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of clinical research regulations and guidelines, including ICH-GCP, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• Biotechnology or small-pharma experience.
• Experience across phase 1–3 clinical development.
• Global clinical trial research experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, tight-knit environment with contributions valued across all levels.
• Hands-on work alongside colleagues to understand challenges and drive results.
• Dynamic setting with opportunities to address new operational challenges and support company growth.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.