Regional Director, Sites

About the Role

The Regional Director is responsible for owning and optimizing site-level performance across a portfolio of GI-focused clinical research sites. This role ensures operational excellence by aligning teams around key performance goals, elevating site capabilities, and maintaining consistency in trial execution. As a strategic operations leader, the Regional Director plays a central role in connecting site level performance with broader business objectives.

Responsibilities

* Manages staff across multiple sites, ensuring execution is aligned with protocol, regulatory requirements, and IH standards.

* Owns overall performance of assigned sites, including enrollment, data quality, compliance, and team culture.

* Ensures sites are set up for success (i.e. staffed appropriately and equipped with the appropriate equipment and training) and makes recommendations to allocate resources based on business needs.

* Builds strong relationships and collaborates with PIs to align their engagement with study goals and operational strategy.

* Influences study portfolio, optimizing for profitability and value to patients.

* Identifies and manages issues, concerns and problems related to site performance.

* Leads and develops CRCs, and other site-based research staff through clear expectations, performance coaching, and team development.

* Serves as a visible, hands-on people manager who builds high-performing, accountable teams.

* Identifies levers to drive site level KPIs through monitoring KPIs and performance trends, escalating to appropriate parties.

* Implements corrective actions or process improvements as needed.

* Serves as the primary operational liaison between site staff and central functions.

* Drives a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement across all assigned sites.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

* Knowledgeable about the critical elements for success in clinical trials:
Ability to review protocols, programs, and assess the success of a project.

* Ability to influence change management and model flexibility

* Problem-Solving

Skills:

Ability to identify problems, develop and implement solutions.

* Strategic Planning:
Ability to plan for short, medium and long term success and make recommendations for growth

* Ability to use data as a tool, identify trends, and draw conclusions.

* Project Management:
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage people/projects.

* Proactive problem-solving abilities and follow-through.

* Practices professionalism and integrity in all actions.

* Communication

Skills:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Working knowledge of CTMS, eDC and other core research systems.

* Ability to travel:
Up to 30% travel to provide operational oversight, hold team meetings, and attend other professional meetings/conferences as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in managing a large site network and demonstrated success in achieving targets and optimizing operations.

* Experience with gastroenterology and/or hepatology studies. R

What We Offer

* Medical, dental, and vision insurance

* Life and disability insurance

* Parental leave

* Stock options

* Flexible work hours

* Unlimited paid time off