Associate Director, Clinical Trial Start-Up

Role: Associate Director, Study Start Up Strategy, overseeing global clinical trial start-up processes with a focus on operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and data-driven decision-making. Responsibilities: develop and execute study-level start-up strategies, optimize country and site activation plans using predictive analytics and real-world evidence, lead cross-functional collaborations, oversee CRO/vendor performance, and contribute to continuous process improvements and compliance. Qualifications: bachelor's in life sciences or related field; 8-10 years in clinical research, with 5+ years in trial start-up or site activation; strong operational expertise in global regulatory requirements, IRB/EC processes, and start-up pathways; proficiency with CTMS, Veeva Vault, and emerging technologies; excellent leadership and communication skills. High-Value: extensive experience in global trial start-up, CRO oversight, utilization of digital tools, and strategic planning; travel 10-20%, US and international. Work Setup: not specified, but involves cross-functional collaboration and vendor oversight.