Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Scientific Search is a well-funded, clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing innovative therapies for patients with serious immunology and inflammatory diseases. The Senior Director, Clinical Operations Excellence & Delivery will provide strategic leadership across the Clinical Operations organization, focusing on operational consistency and performance across clinical programs.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of Clinical Operations processes, standards, governance frameworks, and best practices across the organization
- Establish scalable operational infrastructure to support growth across a multi-program clinical development portfolio
- Develop and oversee Clinical Operations KPIs, performance dashboards, and operational reporting frameworks
- Partner with study teams and leadership to monitor study performance, timelines, risks, and operational health
- Drive operational accountability through performance tracking, governance reviews, and proactive issue escalation
- Lead the development of CRO and vendor oversight frameworks, ensuring consistent quality, performance, and accountability across external partners
- Support vendor selection, onboarding, governance, and business review activities
- Partner cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Biometrics, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Quality, Clinical Supply, Finance, and other stakeholders to support integrated study execution
- Contribute to portfolio planning, resource forecasting, and operational prioritization initiatives
- Support inspection readiness activities and promote quality-focused operational practices across programs
- Mentor and develop Clinical Operations team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
- Prepare and present operational updates, performance metrics, risks, and strategic initiatives to executive leadership and key stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced scientific, healthcare, or business degree preferred
- 12+ years of clinical operations experience within biotech, pharmaceutical, or CRO environments
- Significant experience leading Clinical Operations Excellence, operational strategy, portfolio oversight, delivery management, or related functions
- Deep understanding of Phase 1–3 clinical trial execution and operational delivery models
- Experience developing operational metrics, governance frameworks, and performance reporting systems
- Proven CRO and vendor management experience
- Strong understanding of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and global clinical trial execution
- Demonstrated success driving operational improvements, organizational scalability, and process optimization within growing biotech environments
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Experience influencing executive leadership and managing complex organizational initiatives
- Ability to travel up to 20%
- Advanced scientific, healthcare, or business degree
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Fully remote work environment
Company Overview
Scientific Search is a staffing and recruiting company offering pharmaceutical, engineering, and it recruiting services. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://scientificsearch.com.