Global Study & Site Operations Director

Jobgether

2d • $211,385 - $252,852

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape clinical study operations at a strategic level, driving execution across multiple sites within the assigned country or hub-and-spoke geography. The Global Study & Site Operations Director will oversee study start-up, enrollment, retention, data quality, and patient safety, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and global strategies. You will provide strategic leadership for study feasibility, site selection, and resource allocation while mentoring and developing high-performing teams. Collaboration with global stakeholders, financial oversight, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives are central to this position. The role demands a strong combination of operational excellence, leadership, and scientific insight to optimize clinical study delivery and enhance site engagement. You will directly influence the success of clinical programs while advancing both organizational and patient-centered goals.

Requirements

• Doctorate with 4 years of clinical execution experience, OR Master’s with 8 years, OR Bachelor’s with 10 years.
• Minimum of 4 years of leadership experience managing teams, projects, programs, or resource allocation.
• 10+ years’ experience in life sciences or medically related fields, with 8+ years in biopharmaceutical clinical research.
• Proven track record managing clinical operations, including oversight of CROs, central labs, and imaging vendors.
• Strong understanding of local regulatory requirements and global clinical trial practices.
• Excellent strategic, operational, and financial management skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to drive results in a complex, highly regulated, and multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of all study and site operations within the assigned geography, ensuring high-quality outcomes.
• Provide strategic guidance on study feasibility, site selection, and resource allocation in alignment with global clinical priorities.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the Country/Hub team, fostering performance, capability building, and succession planning.
• Oversee operational and financial aspects of study execution, including budgeting, forecasting, vendor management, and resource optimization.
• Drive site engagement by building strong investigator and site relationships, promoting compliance, and supporting global study teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, and adherence to ICH-GCP, SOPs, and local regulations.
• Chair governance forums, manage risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives across study operations.

Benefits

• Competitive U.S. base salary range: $211,385 - $252,852.
• Comprehensive health and welfare plans for employees and eligible dependents.
• Retirement and savings plans with generous company contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.
• Award-winning time-off plans and company-wide bi-annual shutdowns.
• Flexible work models, including remote work arrangements where possible.
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree