Ultragenyx

Director, Clinical Operations

Ultragenyx

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $196,900 - $243,200 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

  • Position Summary: The Director of Clinical Operations is accountable for the operational strategic planning, oversight and delivery for one or more assigned clinical programs.
  • Work Model: Remote—Officially documented as working full-time from home, with travel to Ultragenyx's offices or other locations on occasion as needed.
  • Lead the operational strategy and functional management for one or more clinical trial programs, in accordance with the Clinical Development Plans and program plans
  • Accountable for the development and implementation of clinical development program strategies; planning horizon is typically 12-24 months
  • Develop and present operational plans to management including risk management and mitigation
  • Accountable for the development, implementation and execution of clinical trials within agreed timelines, resources and budgets (including proactive planning and management)
  • Provide input on the development of protocols, Case Report Forms, Clinical Study Reports, and regulatory submissions (and all study related documents as needed)
  • Represent Clinical Operations on the project teams, such as the Development Sub-Team, Core Teams (as applicable)
  • Identify program risks, develop and implement mitigation strategies for assigned programs
  • Manage and mentor Clinical Operations personnel
  • Oversee vendor interactions (from selection through to close) and being a point of escalation for the operational functional activities and identify key risks. Experience working with internal partners (Vendor Management, Finance etc) in the overarching management of the vendors

Requirements

  • Bachelor degree or equivalent required (scientific or healthcare discipline preferred)
  • 12+ years of progressively more challenging experience in clinical and drug development
  • Prior management experience at the Associate Director level or equivalent
  • Demonstrated ability to lead development programs and study teams
  • Experience with international trials
  • Rare disease clinical trial experience desired
  • Ability to provide scientific and clinical expertise to a clinical development program
  • Working knowledgeable of FDA regulations and ICH GCP guidelines is required
  • Familiar with advanced concepts of clinical research (including complex study designs) and able to work effectively in a team/matrix environment
  • Strong strategic planning and decision-making skills
  • Willing to travel domestically and internationally