Vitalief Inc.

Clinical Research Operational Management Consultant

Vitalief Inc.

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Lead the engagement as SME for the current-state operational assessment across Technology, Organization, Process, People, and Finances, with focus on Non-Oncology programs.
  • Conduct structured stakeholder interviews with clinical research staff and stakeholders across the trial lifecycle to identify gaps, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement in Non-Oncology operations.
  • Collaborate with the Vitalief delivery team to design interview templates and assessment tools.
  • Compare Oncology and Non-Oncology operations to surface transferable best practices.
  • Develop prioritized, actionable recommendations to address immediate operational deficiencies while protecting long-term integration potential.
  • Outline a clear transformation roadmap to achieve operational excellence and improved coordination across the system.
  • Provide regular project status updates to executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment and on-time delivery of engagement milestones.
  • Deliver a final executive-level presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and measurable next steps.
  • Engage in part-time 20 hours/week schedule and support on-site visit logistics as needed.

Requirements

  • 10+ years progressive clinical research operations experience, ideally within community hospital settings.
  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Proven experience in operational assessments, process improvement, and organizational transformation.
  • Prior consulting experience delivering value-added services to external clients.
  • Strong executive presence, negotiation skills, and the ability to present complex findings with clarity and confidence.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders to adopt innovative, “outside-the-box” solutions.
  • Expertise in research operations technologies (CTMS, EMR integration, analytics tools).
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to quantify financial/operational benefits, assess risk, and design mitigation strategies.
  • Demonstrated success in building C-suite relationships and leading large-scale change initiatives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
  • Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
  • Highly driven, results-oriented, and competitive with a collaborative leadership style.
  • Skilled at building high-performing, cross-functional teams.
  • Preferred Skills: Oncology and Non-Oncology operations experience.
  • Experience managing consulting delivery teams, including role definition, coaching/mentoring, and performance management.
  • Strong general management and P&L oversight experience.