Associate Director, Clinical Operations – Retina Program

4D Molecular Therapeutics

Associate Director overseeing clinical trials at 4D Molecular Therapeutics. Responsible for ensuring clinical trials are executed on time and within budget in compliance with regulations.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $179,000 - $196,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing clinical trials, including planning, execution, and data collection, while ensuring compliance with FDA and ICH guidelines. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and communicate effectively with leadership in a clinical development environment.

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Clinical Trial ManagementFDA Guidelines KnowledgeICH Guidelines KnowledgeGCP ComplianceManagerial Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ExecutionData Collection ManagementProtocol DevelopmentBudget PlanningVendor ManagementLate Phase Trial ExperienceOperational LeadershipClinical Data Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-MotivatingFlexibilityAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Clinical DevelopmentLife ScienceClinical OperationsMedical Terminology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement, execute, and oversee clinical trials within a clinical program
Partner with Director of Clinical Operations to develop and manage clinical programs
Provide operational leadership for trial planning, execution, and data collection
Oversee day-to-day activities of Clinical Trial Operations and Clinical Data Management groups
Collaborate on annual budget planning and vendor management
Ensure clinical trials are inspection ready
Coordinate development and review of protocols/amendments and operational execution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: B.S./B.A. in Life Science or related discipline required
Experience: B.S./B.A. with 9+ years of industry experience in clinical development and a minimum of 3 years managerial experience
Requires late phase trial experience
Ability to communicate updates and priorities to Clinical Operations and Development Leadership team
Ability to manage programs with corporate-wide impact
Must be self-motivating; shows attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration
Knowledge of FDA and ICH Guidelines, GCP, and medical terminology
Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities without discrimination
Comprehensive benefits package