Executive Director, Clinical Business Operations

Role: Global operational strategy and governance leader overseeing Clinical Business Operations, focusing on operational excellence, financial management, compliance, scalability, and digital transformation. Responsibilities: manage investigator budgets, site contracts, payments, and data governance; lead workforce planning, talent development, and team performance; establish and oversee governance processes, KPIs, and risk management; ensure regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and global transparency reporting; oversee vendor performance and collaborate with Finance on financial oversight; support automation and digital initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor's in Life Sciences, Medical, Finance, or related field; 14+ years in clinical operations, study start-up, or site budgeting within pharma or CRO; 20+ years preferred; strong leadership, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills; proficiency in project management, data analytics, and regulatory standards like ICH-GCP. High-value: extensive experience in clinical operations, study start-up, investigator budgets, site contracting, and regulatory compliance; capable of leading global teams and governance processes; travel approximately 10%. Work setup: unspecified, but involves cross-regional coordination.