Associate Director, Clinical Operations | IDE Medical Device Trials | Remote (East Coast) | $100K–$130K + bonus A growing clinical research network running IDE medical device trials needs an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead its coordinator teams across multiple sites. You'll report directly to the VP of Clinical Operations, with a clear path into senior leadership as the network grows.
Location
Remote. Open to candidates in NC, SC, VA, FL, PA, MD, GA or TN within easy reach of a major airport. About 50% travel to East Coast research sites.
The role
You'll own day-to-day clinical operations across a network of vascular and specialty research sites. It's a hands-on leadership role: building and coaching CRC teams, working with investigators to solve problems, and keeping device studies on track from start-up through close-out.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor and manage Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) across multiple sites
Oversee site operations for IDE medical device studies: start-up, enrollment, monitoring visits and close-out
Work with Principal Investigators and physicians on enrollment, protocol deviations and site performance
Act as escalation point for sites and sponsors, and know when to escalate further
Track enrollment, site metrics, budgets and contracts, and support feasibility for new studies
Make sure sites follow GCP, the IDE regulations (21 CFR 812) and sponsor protocols
Travel to sites about 50% of the time and step in on site when needed
Requirements
Hands-on experience with IDE medical device clinical trials (required)
2+ years leading or managing people, ideally CRCs, CRAs or a site research team
5+ years in clinical research, site-side, sponsor or CRO
Strong working knowledge of GCP and FDA device regulations
Confidence working directly with physicians and PIs
Business sense across budgets, clinical trial agreements, enrollment and feasibility
Based within easy reach of a major airport and comfortable with about 50% travel
Nice to have
Vascular, endovascular, cardiology or interventional trial experience
Experience at a multi-site research network or SMO
Experience as a CRA, Research Manager or Clinical Operations Manager
CCRP, CCRC or CCRA certification
What's on offer
$100,000 – $130,000 base salary + annual bonus
401(k) with company match
Direct report to the VP of Clinical Operations, with a path into senior leadership
Join a growing network early
Remote role with travel expenses reimbursed
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