Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) is hiring a Sr. Director, Project Management & Clinical Affairs to oversee the strategic direction and daily operations for the Project Management and Clinical Affairs departments. In this remote role, you will lead clinical operations with a focus on managing clinical team leads, ensuring compliance, and driving initiatives to enhance study delivery for oncology trials. We are a team dedicated to transforming cancer care through clinical excellence and research, with patients at the heart of every decision.
What You'll Do
- Ensure departmental compliance with global regulations and SCRI SOPs; develop and update SOPs and processes.
- Monitor evolving regulatory requirements (e.g., ICH‑GCP, FDA, EMA) and update departmental practices to maintain current industry standards.
- Establish and lead the clinical operations strategy, setting departmental goals and driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Lead the evaluation and implementation of new technologies and methodologies to enhance clinical monitoring, site start‑up, and operational efficiency.
- Oversee change management efforts for new processes or systems, ensuring effective communication and staff adoption.
- Promote strong cross‑functional collaboration with internal stakeholders and external partners to enable seamless operational execution.
- Manage departmental budgets, forecasting, and financial performance.
- Develop policies and procedures that uphold Sarah Cannon’s mission to improve patient outcomes through high-quality clinical research.
- Supervise, train, and mentor Project Management and Clinical Affairs staff while improving cross-functional processes.
- Provide strategic leadership to meet timelines and quality standards, support business growth, and collaborate across Development Innovations and Sarah Cannon.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor Degree is required.
- 10+ years of extensive work experience in clinical research, clinical affairs, and project management.
- Prior work experience as a CRA line manager.
- Extensive experience in RBM (Risk-based Monitoring).
- CRO and Oncology experience is required.
- Prior experience must include a minimum of 2 years as a Director.
Nice to Have
- A Master's Degree is highly preferred.
Team & Environment
You will oversee the Project Management and Clinical Affairs departments, managing and developing clinical team leads.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates located within the United States.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
