Associate Clinical Country and Site Lead (West Coast/Midwest)

About the role

For our client, we are seeking an Associate Clinical Country and Site Lead (West Coast/Midwest) to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space. This remote role will serve as a critical local liaison between global clinical teams and country/site stakeholders, helping drive efficient study execution across the assigned region. The position will bring local operational insight, scientific understanding, and strong relationship management to support clinical trial delivery. It will also help ensure country-level priorities are aligned with broader study objectives, timelines, and quality expectations.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Provide local operational and scientific knowledge to global teams
• Develop and manage investigator relationships to enhance clinical trial engagement
• Lead local activities for site selection and protocol input
• Act as primary contact for clinical studies, ensuring effective issue resolution
• Monitor country performance metrics and support operational milestones
• Support special projects as a representative of the country or study operations team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of clinical research experience, particularly in managing clinical trial activities in an outsourced/FSP model
• Strong understanding of the drug development process and clinical knowledge across therapeutic areas
• Knowledge of ICH/GCP regulations and clinical trial monitoring
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in IT tools for virtual teamwork
• Strong communication skills, particularly in English in non-English speaking countries
• Ability to manage a diverse range of tasks and priorities effectively
• Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Fitness and wellness programs, including reimbursement
• Generous paid vacation policy plus end-of-year shutdown
• Up to 12 company-paid holidays and additional days for personal significance
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year
• Employee resource groups to foster community and inclusion

Pay

$116,000 – $155,000 annually