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Associate Director Clinical OperationsMeet Life Sciences • San Francisco, CA, United States
Associate Director Clinical Operations

Associate Director Clinical Operations

Meet Life Sciences • San Francisco, CA, United States
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This range is provided by Meet Life Sciences. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$190,000.00 / yr - $225,000.00 / yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and Stock options

Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Location : Hybrid, Bay Area

Start Date : December 2024 or January 2025

Our client, a fast-moving biotechnology company, is urgently hiring an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead global programs across Phases 1–3. This individual will oversee complex clinical trials within neurology / CNS, though candidates from all therapeutic areas will be considered if they bring strong global oversight experience at the AD level.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for global clinical studies across Phases 1–3
  • Manage study timelines, budgets, vendors, CROs, and cross-functional execution
  • Ensure adherence to ICH / GCP, protocol requirements, and internal quality standards
  • Lead risk mitigation efforts, resolve operational issues, and maintain data quality
  • Partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Biometrics, and external partners
  • Represent Clinical Operations in governance meetings and program-level discussions
  • Mentor and guide team members supporting assigned programs

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive clinical operations experience within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
  • Must have prior experience functioning at the Associate Director level or equivalent, as this is a high-visibility leadership role with significant oversight responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated success overseeing global Phase 1–3 clinical trials
  • Strong candidates from any therapeutic area will be considered
  • Extensive vendor and CRO management expertise
  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to be on-site in the Bay Area on a hybrid schedule
  • If you meet these qualifications and are available to start in December or January, we’d welcome a conversation. Referrals are also appreciated.

    Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full-time
  • Job function

  • Project Management, Research, and Science
  • Industries

  • Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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