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Director Clinical Operations

Director Clinical Operations

Enigma Search • South San Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director Clinical Operations

South San Francisco, California, United States

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned, strategic Director of Clinical Operations to lead global clinical trial execution with a focus on Phase III programs. This role combines enterprise-level thinking with operational excellence, providing leadership across multiple studies or a full development program. The Director will drive global study delivery, ensure cross-functional alignment, oversee CRO and vendor partnerships, and elevate operational performance to support successful regulatory outcomes.

Core Responsibilities

Program & Study Leadership

  • Provide strategic leadership for global Phase IIIII clinical programs, with direct oversight of Phase III trial execution from protocol development through CSR and regulatory submission support
  • Lead global enrollment strategy, forecasting, feasibility, and country/site optimization to ensure timely delivery
  • Serve as a key member of cross-functional program teams, influencing clinical development strategy and lifecycle planning
  • Partner with Clinical Science to support KOL engagement, advisory boards, and external collaborations

Global CRO, Vendor & Site Oversight

  • Provide executive oversight of global CROs, functional service providers, and critical vendors
  • Lead vendor selection, governance structures, and contract/budget negotiations for large-scale global trials
  • Establish and monitor KPIs, quality metrics, and escalation pathways to ensure performance and accountability across regions
  • Ensure high-performing site networks and strong site relationships globally

Financial & Resource Leadership

  • Oversee and optimize multi-million-dollar global clinical program budgets
  • Drive accurate forecasting, resource planning, and financial governance across programs
  • Partner with Finance to ensure alignment with corporate goals and timelines

Quality, Compliance & Inspection Readiness

  • Ensure full compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements
  • Champion data integrity, audit readiness, and inspection preparedness at the program level
  • Partner with QA to lead global inspection readiness strategies and manage regulatory interactions

Operational Excellence & Innovation

  • Drive implementation of scalable processes, SOPs, and best practices across clinical operations
  • Champion adoption of clinical technologies (eTMF, CTMS, RBM) and data-driven approaches
  • Evaluate and implement innovative solutions (e.g., AI/ML, advanced analytics, decentralized trial components) to improve trial efficiency

Cross-Functional & Executive Collaboration

  • Collaborate closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Data Science, Biometrics, CMC, and Supply Chain
  • Provide operational insights to inform program-level decision-making and portfolio strategy
  • Present program updates, risks, and mitigation strategies to senior leadership

Leadership & Team Development

  • Build, lead, and mentor high-performing Clinical Operations teams
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Develop talent pipelines and provide coaching to Associate Directors and Clinical Trial Leads
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