Associate Director, Study Feasibility, Clinical Partnerships

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Associate Director leading clinical partnerships and feasibility strategies for Care Access. Overseeing vendor relations and ensuring effective study execution.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research processes, vendor management, and strategic leadership to ensure effective protocol and site feasibility. Proven ability to negotiate partnerships and manage cross-functional initiatives while maintaining regulatory compliance and driving data-driven assessments.

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Clinical Research ExperienceVendor ManagementRegulatory ComplianceProject ManagementInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Clinical ProtocolsGood Clinical PracticeFeasibility StrategyData-Driven AssessmentsProcurement StrategiesNegotiation SkillsProcess ImplementationKPI Tracking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

Clinical ResearchSite NetworksCROsStakeholder EngagementStudy Execution

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Sr. Director of Study Feasibility & Clinical Partnerships, provides strategic leadership for protocol and site feasibility across the Care Access Site Network.
Oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of clinical vendor partnerships.
Shapes and advances feasibility strategy, ensuring robust site evaluation.
Drives the identification, sourcing, qualification, onboarding, negotiation, and performance management of key vendors.
Guides data-driven feasibility assessments across the site network.
Leads cost-effective procurement strategies and ensures regulatory compliance.
Cultivates high-impact vendor partnerships for successful study execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of clinical protocols, general clinical research processes, start-up workflows, and Good Clinical Practice.
Prior clinical research experience with the ability to discuss protocol clinical aspects with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to build relationships across dispersed teams.
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment; able to make evidence-based decisions.
Experience working with site networks, sponsors, and CROs; direct site-based experience strongly valued.
Proven leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives effectively.
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and ‘sell’ Care Access’s value to vendors, sponsors, and investigators.
Strong project and process management skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to anticipate risks.
Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and data tracking for KPIs and vendor performance.
Experience in creating and implementing new processes based on organizational needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match