Site Director

Flourish Research•Boca Raton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flourish Research is a progressive and diversified clinical trial organization with strong capabilities across multiple research areas. We are committed to excellence, diversity, and inclusion, striving to provide the best care regardless of background. We foster a safe and respectful work environment where unique perspectives are valued. Flourish Research is seeking motivated individuals to contribute to life-changing research, offering a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive work environment, and growth opportunities. We are actively hiring a Site Director for our Boca Raton site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, nursing, or healthcare management.
Minimum of five years' experience in clinical research.
Minimum five years of experience in an operational leadership role with experience managing site-level leaders.
Minimum eight years of experience in a clinical research role.
Exceptional knowledge of clinical research methods.
Strong management and leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and align with operations.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills to include Office365 products.
Experience in writing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures.
Strong problem-solving, risk assessment, and impact analysis abilities.
Demonstrated experience in process improvement.
Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
Flexible and able to multi-task and prioritize competing demands.
Ability to think independently and influence when appropriate.
Ability to lift 25-35 pounds.
Daily availability of an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Commitment to the Flourish Approach and implementation/oversight of corresponding clinical and operational initiatives.
Knowledgeable about the history, operations, positioning, and other facets of the site and Flourish Research.
Occasional night and weekend work schedules.
Travel is required for this role; the amount of travel will vary depending on business need and client requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial and operational metrics, including budget targets, reports, and continuous improvement actions.
Analyze operational volume and labor staffing models to determine optimal staffing requirements.
Lead, develop, mentor, and engage operations managers to execute clinical/operational strategy.
Drive performance and coaching/development objectives for the team.
Own the P&L for the site, responsible for executing against margin/EBITDA targets and other performance metrics.
Implement plans and processes to maintain productivity and profitability.
Effectively use financial levers to manage P&L and operational budget, including fixed and variable costs and capital expenditures.
Recruit, train, assess, develop, and retain clinical staff.
Use routines and best practices to assess performance, provide recognition, and offer performance coaching.
Identify site-level management development and training needs and ensure training is obtained.
Serve as the change, culture, and engagement champion for the site in partnership with site-level management.
Work with the training team to develop a pipeline of effective leadership at the facility level.
Direct specialty recruiting strategy to fulfill site needs.
Represent Flourish Research professionally in all interactions.
Work closely with Quality and Risk teams, team leads/site managers, and department managers to establish and maintain SOPs and policies for compliance with GCP, federal regulations, ICH guidelines, HIPAA, and sponsor protocols.
Assist in planning, establishing, and maintaining structured in-service trainings and/or staff meetings.
Participate in pre-study, ongoing, and close-out monitoring visits with sponsor/(CRO) representatives.
Ensure the safety of study participants through appropriate staff training and collaboration with Scientific and Medical Affairs.
Ensure continuous high-level involvement by principal investigators by maintaining frequent communications with and training of physician investigators and their staff.
Ensure data integrity by working closely with Quality Control (QC) for timely submission of quality data to sponsors.