Associate Director, Central Monitoring

About the role

This role will lead operational priorities where safety, quality, compliance, and execution discipline are central to success. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a life sciences environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and oversee the CMU operational framework for effective integration with Field Monitoring operations
• Lead and chair the Clinical Data Quality and Governance Board, setting risk thresholds
• Own all CMU-related SOPs, Work Instructions, and Risk Assessment Tools
• Integrate multi-vendor data streams into a centralized surveillance engine
• Serve as the escalation point for systemic issues identified by monitors, working closely with Clinical Operations
• Drive cultural shifts to prioritize risk-based, Critical-to-Quality focus in data management
• Manage, coach, and evaluate a team of Central Monitors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a clinical research, science, or health-related field required (Master's degree preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in clinical research with a focus on Clinical Operations, Data Management, or Biostatistics
• 3+ years of direct experience in implementing or managing Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) frameworks
• Prior experience in supervisory and department-building roles required
• Proven ability to work in domestic and international clinical trial environments

Location

Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Pay

$195,500 – $215,000 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Options
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Unlimited PTO for exempt employees and generous PTO for non-exempt employees
• Diverse employee benefits including identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discounts