Clinical Research Change Management Consultant

Vitalief Inc.

. Serve as the lead Clinical Research SME for the engagement, guiding all aspects of the operational assessment and change management strategy.

Posted 5/10/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead Clinical Research SME for the engagement, guiding all aspects of the operational assessment and change management strategy.
Conduct in-depth interviews with clinical research staff and stakeholders across the clinical trial lifecycle to identify operational gaps, bottlenecks, communication challenges, and improvement opportunities across Oncology and Non-Oncology programs.
Partner with executive and operational stakeholders to assess organizational readiness for change and recommend sustainable transformation strategies.
Collaborate with the Vitalief team to design effective interview templates, assessment methodologies, and change management frameworks.
Evaluate current-state workflows, governance structures, staffing models, and technology utilization to identify opportunities for operational alignment and standardization.
Compare Oncology and Non-Oncology operations to identify transferable best practices and opportunities for cross-functional integration.
Develop prioritized, actionable recommendations that address immediate operational challenges while supporting long-term scalability and organizational adoption.
Create and present a clear transformation roadmap focused on operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and effective cross-system coordination.
Provide regular project status updates to executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment, transparency, and on-time delivery of engagement milestones.
Deliver executive-level presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, change impacts, and measurable next steps.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of progressive clinical research operations experience, preferably within Academic Medical Centers and/or community hospital systems.
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
Proven experience leading operational assessments, organizational transformation, and enterprise-level change management initiatives.
Experience supporting Oncology and Non-Oncology clinical trial operations preferred.
Strong knowledge of change management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and organizational adoption strategies.
Prior consulting experience delivering strategic solutions to healthcare or research clients is preferred.
Executive-level communication, facilitation, and presentation skills with the ability to clearly convey complex findings.
Demonstrated success influencing stakeholders and driving operational improvements in complex, matrixed environments.
Expertise with research operations technologies, including CTMS, EMR integrations, workflow tools, and analytics platforms.
Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills, including risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Proven ability to build C-suite relationships, lead cross-functional initiatives, and mentor high-performing teams.
Strategic, collaborative, and results-oriented leader who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote (EST zone work hours) with up to 10% travel domestically

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical research operationsoperational assessmentsorganizational transformationchange managementOncology clinical trial operationsNon-Oncology clinical trial operationsanalytical skillsfinancial skillsproblem-solving skillsrisk assessment

Soft Skills

executive-level communicationfacilitation skillspresentation skillsstakeholder engagementinfluencing stakeholderscollaborative leadershipresults-orientedmentoringstrategic thinkingadaptability