Director, Clinical Business Operatinos

Are you ready to join a team committed to making a meaningful impact on cancer treatment through the discovery and development of precision medicines? At Kura Oncology, you have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger, with a lasting impact that you can be proud of.

At Kura Oncology, we are working to change the paradigm and improve the science of cancer treatment. As an organization, we strive to cultivate a diverse and talented professional culture driven to develop precision medicine therapeutics.

As we continue to build a leading biotech organization with a strong culture, a patient-focused mindset and a team focused on relentless execution, we are looking for innovative, passionate professionals to join us and make our vision a reality.

To succeed at Kura, you will need to have a demonstrated ability for excellence in drug discovery and development and a roll‑up your sleeves attitude. The ideal candidate will possess a values‑driven work style where integrity and grit drive all behaviors, decisions, and actions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Director, Clinical Business Operations is responsible for leading strategic and operational initiatives that enable the efficient execution Clinical Operations activities. This role serves as a key business partner across Clinical Trial Management, Clinical Data Sciences, Clinical Systems, Biosample Operations, and other cross‑functional team members to drive operational excellence, portfolio visibility, resource planning, performance measurement, and process optimization.

The Director will establish and maintain business processes, operational metrics, governance frameworks, and reporting capabilities that support informed decision‑making and execution of the clinical portfolio. This individual will work closely with Clinical Operations leadership to identify risks, improve organizational effectiveness, and ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution. Clinical Operations Leads remain accountable for program strategy and operational execution while Clinical Business Operations provides department‑wide planning, governance, reporting, systems, and business infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned Clinical Operations leader who has mastered clinical study management and wants to make the leap to a clinical business excellence role.

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Support annual and long‑range strategic planning activities for the Clinical Operations organization.
• Coordinate portfolio governance processes and facilitate leadership review meetings.
• Develop and maintain business operating rhythms, including leadership team meetings, performance reviews, and planning cycles.
• Drive cross‑functional initiatives aligned with departmental and corporate objectives.

Operational Excellence

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, scalability, and execution excellence.
• Develop and implement standardized business processes across Clinical Operations functions.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and recommend solutions to improve performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of process and organizational changes.

Metrics & Performance Management

• Establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational dashboards.
• Deliver meaningful portfolio and departmental performance reporting to leadership.
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve study execution, organizational performance, and resource utilization.
• Support development of executive‑level presentations and business reviews.
• Coordinate resource forecasting and capacity planning activities across Clinical Operations functions.
• Partner with Clinical…