Senior Director – Sponsor Operations

CRIO

Senior Director of Sponsor Operations focused on managing enterprise sponsor programs for clinical data solutions. Overseeing strategies, execution, and operational frameworks within the global pharmaceutical sector.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the operational strategy for all enterprise sponsor programs including Lilly, ICON, Moderna, and future enterprise accounts
Partner with Sales and Executive Leadership to support enterprise deal strategy, solution design, and expansion planning
Define scalable Central eSource operating models across sponsor organizations
Own delivery across all active and planned studies within enterprise sponsor portfolios
Ensure consistency in execution, timelines, and quality across all sponsor engagements
Establish standardized workflows, templates, and delivery frameworks across sponsors
Drive visibility through executive level reporting on portfolio health, risks, and performance
Own the clinical data framework for all sponsor programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards and sponsor expectations
Oversee alignment of eSource data with EDC systems, ensuring accurate, complete, and compliant data transfer
Lead coordination across Sponsor Operations, Central eSource design, Data Migration, Product, Engineering, and Customer Experience teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in clinical research technology, data management, sponsor operations, or clinical trial systems
5-7+ years of operational team and/or personnel management
Strong background in clinical data management, including: CDISC standards (CDASH, USDM, SDTM, etc.)
Data mapping and transformation
Data validation and quality processes
Proven experience managing enterprise sponsor or CRO relationships across multiple studies or programs
Deep understanding of clinical trial workflows, site operations, and regulatory requirements
Experience working with eSource, EDC, CTMS, or related clinical platforms
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, data intensive, cross functional programs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from anywhere
Unlimited PTO
401k company match
Healthcare
Dental
Vision (Company Paid 100%)
Life insurance
Professional development
Work From Home Expense Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Data MappingData TransformationData ValidationQuality ProcessesClinical Trial WorkflowsRegulatory Requirements

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunication