Clinical Monitoring Associate Director

Role: Clinical Monitoring Associate Director overseeing clinical site monitoring quality and compliance within Vertex's global clinical operations. Responsibilities include managing and guiding CRAs and Lead CRAs, conducting quality oversight visits, reviewing monitoring metrics, developing and delivering training on clinical monitoring processes, and representing clinical monitoring during audits and inspections. The role emphasizes ensuring high-quality, inspection-ready trial conduct across all phases of clinical research. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent, typically 8+ years of relevant clinical research experience, including extensive site monitoring and leadership roles such as Lead CRA or CRA Manager; deep knowledge of ICH-GCP and GxP regulations; strong management, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills. High-Value: leadership in global clinical monitoring, expertise across all trial phases, audit and inspection readiness, process development, and training. Work setup: Remote-eligible with options for hybrid or on-site; travel up to 30%.