Clinical Research Site Director

About the role

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations across AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, VA, SC, TN, TX, and Puerto Rico. We conduct Phase I-IV studies in therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. The Clinical Site Director drives operational performance, ensuring execution and coordination of clinical research activities according to ICH guidelines, GCP, FDA regulations, and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall site management and leadership with a focus on driving site performance, enhancing efficiencies, patient safety, and protocol/GCP/regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with department leaders in Business Development, Patient Recruitment, Finance, Budgets, Contracts, and Quality to coordinate delivery expectations, meet study milestones (e.g., site activation targets, enrollment targets), adhere to budgets, and deliver quality data to sponsors.
• Review performance dashboards and clinical trial systems to oversee site and patient activities, ensure proper staff coverage, and verify timely execution of all operational aspects (required visits/calls, duration, and frequency).
• Oversee resource allocations, site assignments, and study team members' output and performance to ensure study deliverables remain on track, identify risks, and escalate issues to clinical trial management (timeline, quality, and budget).
• Assist with initial and ongoing trainings on protocol specifics, Case Report Form (CRF) completion, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), clinical plans, guidelines, and study timelines.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, GCP, FDA regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee site staff assigned to studies, routinely assess study-specific process and training compliance, CMP compliance, and identify emerging risks. Develop and support execution of corrective action plans at site and study levels.
• Manage people-related activities, including interviewing, selection, performance appraisals, job description preparation, employee counseling, career coaching, and termination meetings.
• Oversee payroll, absence tracking/approvals, new hire orientation, and training per operational needs.
• Collaborate with investigators to ensure patient safety and meet client goals and timelines.
• Employ strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to propose and implement risk mitigations.
• Participate and present in management or site meetings.
• Perform all other duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of clinical research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of clinical research site management experience.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, email, electronic health records, and web applications; ability to type 40+ WPM.
• Strong organizational, time management, problem-solving, and project management skills to meet deadlines.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with coworkers, subjects, managers, and external customers.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Professional, respectful, self-motivated, and possessing a strong work ethic.
• High degree of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems, and implement solutions.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information confidentially and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Benefits

Full-time employees (30+ hours per week) are benefits-eligible, with coverage starting the first day of the month following hire. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Health savings accounts and supplemental insurances.
• 401k plan with a safe harbor match.

About Alcanza

Alcanza Clinical Research is a national, collaborative network of clinical research sites accelerating the development of new therapies by reducing barriers to participation. We conduct research on dozens of conditions across therapeutic areas including psychiatry, neurology, dermatology, and infectious disease. Our work impacts patients, scientists, and the medical community, as all approved medications require clinical trials.

Alcanza is a culturally competent organization that values diversity and inclusion, treating all individuals with dignity and respect. We seek employees who mirror our core values: Inclusive, Impactful, Compassionate, and Determined.

Alcanza is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.