Associate Director, Operations – Clinical Assessment Technologies

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Associate Director managing operations for Clinical Assessment Technologies at Worldwide Clinical Trials. Identifying operational needs, managing resources, and ensuring project compliance.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $112,000 - $223,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify operational needs for upcoming projects, track and review current assignments for CAT Operations staff
Resource CAT study projects as Resource Manager
Engage as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CAT Operations activities
Provide operational oversight for designated CAT study projects
Engage in and coordinate resourcing activities for all CAT awarded projects
Identify training and skills gaps among staff; coordinate and assist with learning opportunities to enhance operations staff knowledge and skills of industry related regulations, processes, materials, and guidelines
Actively identify and engage in process improvement activities
Participate in QMD reviews and new QMD development
Author, collaborate, and review QMD documents and guidance documents
Coordinate and manage CAT Operations team meetings
Active engagement and oversight of study risk assessments, as they relate to operational activities
Work with department leaders to ensure alignment among CAT operational and clinical services
Lead and/or contribute to departmental initiatives that aim to implement policies, methods, techniques to contribute to existing service areas and department growth
Accountable for oversight of CAT study deliverables from Launch process to study close out
Assist and collaborate with Operations staff, Project Management, Contracts on vendor and study budget development, scope of work revisions, tracking and compliance
Assist in vendor management related concerns, including involvement with escalations, Vendor Management and Quality Assurance meetings
Review and assess ongoing budget utilization and revenue recognition with Operations Managers to ensure projects are meeting financial targets
Manage internal CAT operations meetings and other trial-specific meetings, as appropriate
Significant contributor to multiple strategic departmental, sponsor-related and cross-functional initiatives
Participate in business development activities including; but not limited to proposals input, capabilities, and bid defense meetings
Apply thorough knowledge of industry regulations and guidelines to ensure operational compliance during clinical trial conduct

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably with an Master’s degree (life sciences, MBA and/or PMP certification)
Strong leadership, management and interpersonal skills
Strong planning and organizational skills
At least 7+ years clinical trial experience with at least 4 years’ experience in global clinical trials
Preferred at least 5+ years of experience managing team members or project management experience
Hands on experience in day-to-day management of all aspects of global clinical trials required
Prior experience in psychiatry / CNS therapeutic areas is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package depending on location
Pay equity and transparency

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trial managementproject managementbudget developmentrisk assessmentprocess improvementresource managementQMD document authoringvendor managementcompliance oversightstrategic initiative contribution

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal skillsplanningorganizational skillscollaborationcommunicationoversighttraining coordinationteam managementproblem-solving

Certifications

PMP certificationMaster's degreeBachelor's degree