Associate Director, Clinical Study Start-Up

Role: Associate Director overseeing clinical site agreements and outsourcing strategies within Summit’s oncology trials, including multiple Phase 3 studies in NSCLC and colorectal cancer. Responsibilities: lead site budget development, negotiate contracts and manage relationships with CROs, vendors, and clinical sites; support site activation, ensure compliance, and oversee budget and payment processes; collaborate with legal, finance, and clinical teams; monitor project timelines and quality; develop outsourcing strategies for various trial phases; address issues and optimize departmental processes. Requirements: bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Business, or related; 8+ years’ experience in clinical trial site agreements, preferably in biotech/pharma; deep understanding of global site negotiations, budgets, and multi-vendor management; familiarity with oncology trials and GxP/clinical compliance; strong contract negotiation, financial acumen, and stakeholder management skills; proficiency in MS Office and document management tools. Preferred: experience with large, multi-site oncology trials, clinical finance, and regulatory guidelines. HighValue: oncology (NSCLC, CRC), Phase 3, global site negotiations, multi-vendor/vendor oversight, GCP, regulatory compliance. WorkSetup: position details not specified.