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Associate Director of Clinical Operations

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: ZP Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 145000 - 170000 USD Yearly USD 145000.00 170000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Associate Director of Clinical Operations - 173595
Associate Director of Clinical Operations

Job Summary:

Piper Companies is seeking an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to support a leading clinical research organization (CRO) focused on government and commercial clinical development programs. This position is Remote and supports teams based in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead clinical operations strategy and execution across multiple clinical research programs.
  • Oversee clinical trial management, site monitoring, TMF management, and clinical systems activities.
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and key deliverables for complex studies.
  • Serve as the primary client-facing operational leader for sponsors and stakeholders.
  • Direct and mentor Clinical Trial Managers, Clinical Project Managers, and monitoring teams.
  • Identify operational risks, implement mitigation strategies, and drive process improvements.
  • Support inspection readiness, CAPAs, KPI tracking, audit activities, SOP development, and proposal initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research environments.
  • Hands-on experience in clinical operations, clinical trial management, site monitoring, or regulatory operations.
  • 6+ years of clinical operations leadership or project management experience.
  • Previous experience as a CRA, CTM, Monitoring Manager, or Site Monitoring SME.
  • CRO experience with direct client-facing responsibilities and sponsor interaction.
  • Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, GCP, ICH guidelines, and clinical development processes.
  • Experience leading large-scale clinical programs and cross-functional teams.
  • Oncology experience preferred.
Compensation:
  • Salary Range: $145,000 - $170,000 annually
  • Full Benefits Package:
    Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and additional company-sponsored benefits.

This Job opens for applications on September 2, 2026. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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