Associate Director, Field Monitoring Operations

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and regulations
• Design and oversee RBQM frameworks and modern data surveillance strategies across clinical trials
• Integrate monitoring activities with trial start-up, activation, and close-out processes for seamless operations
• Utilize negotiation and facilitation skills to enhance team partnerships and study operations
• Collaborate with leadership on resource management for study teams
• Anticipate clinical operations challenges and advocate for best practices and improvements
• Own and update Clinical Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), integrating risk-management frameworks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, pharmacy, or a health-related field; Master's preferred
• 10+ years of progressive industry experience, or 8+ years with a Master's degree
• 6+ years in management roles overseeing clinical trial operations
• Experience in dynamic, fast-paced environments is advantageous
• Expertise in Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) strategies is critical

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellbeing
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Pay

$195,500 – $215,000 annually