Clinical Research Site Director

Clinical Research Site Director, Axiom Brain Health

Reports To: Director, GAP Owned & Operated Sites

Location: On-site, Tampa, Florida

Position Summary

Join an organization dedicated to transforming the future of neurological healthcare through groundbreaking clinical research. Our site specializes in advancing innovative therapies and diagnostics for Alzheimer's disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and other neurological disorders. We are committed to improving the lives of patients and families by providing access to cutting‑edge clinical trials while delivering the highest standards of quality, ethics, and participant care.

Axiom Brain Health (ABH) is a clinical research site that has been providing exceptional, concierge‑level attention to residents in the Tampa‑area for 30+ years. We specialize in conducting Phase II-IV neurological clinical trials, such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Multiple Sclerosis, in a comfortable outpatient setting. ABH is owned and operated by the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP), the leading, global, person‑centered, non‑profit organization dedicated to speeding the delivery of innovative therapies to those living with CNS conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, by reducing the time and cost of clinical trials.

The Site Director serves as the operational and strategic leader for the clinical research site, providing on the ground leadership for all aspects of clinical trial operations. This highly visible role is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing high‑performing teams, fostering sponsor and community relationships, and ensuring the successful execution of a diverse portfolio of CNS clinical trials.

Reporting to Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) , Owned & Operated Site (GOOS) leadership, the Site Director partners closely with Principal Investigators, physicians, sponsors, CROs, and internal departments to develop innovative operational strategies that improve participant recruitment, retention, study execution, financial performance, and overall site growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of neurological clinical research while building an exceptional research program recognized for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is an experienced clinical research leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys mentoring team members, embraces innovation, and is passionate about expanding access to life‑changing therapies for individuals living with neurological diseases.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversight of the day‑to‑day operations of clinical research operations, ensuring operational excellence of the site including the management of staff.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and site physicians to ensure appropriate resources are in place for effective clinical trial operations.
• Develop and execute strategic initiatives that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, participant satisfaction and sponsor success.
• Build, mentor, coach, and develop a high‑performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date clinical site profile to highlight the site's capabilities, therapeutic expertise, performance metrics, and other applicable resources to support continued efforts in gaining additional clinical trials from sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Oversee calibration, maintenance, and readiness of all equipment..
• Oversee all aspects of the clinical trial execution from feasibility through study close‑out while ensuring timelines, quality standards and participant safety is achieved throughout the entire trial.
• Complete feasibility assessments, participate in Pre‑Selection and Selection Visits, and oversee study start‑up activities to accelerate site activation.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and coordination through fluid and effective communication across teams: recruiters, outreach coordinators, study coordinators, laboratory staff, data personnel, infusion/pharmacy staff, and investigators.
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