Senior Director, Clinical Operations/GI (301)
Position Overview
The Senior Director, Clinical Operations/GI is responsible for providing operational leadership and execution oversight across Uniquity Bio’s gastrointestinal clinical development programs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement global operational strategies to ensure timely, high-quality, and cost-efficient delivery of clinical studies
Contribute operational insights to clinical development plans, feasibility assessments, and go/no-go decision-making
Lead day-to-day operational oversight of global and/or US-based GI clinical studies across multiple phases of Development
Develop and manage study timelines, operational plans, study budgets, and trial milestone
Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with protocol, ICH-GCP, SOPs, and applicable global regulatory requirements
Identify operational risks proactively and develop mitigation strategies to maintain study quality and delivery timelines
Drive study start-up, enrollment, database lock, and closeout activities
CRO & Vendor Oversight
Lead CRO and vendor selection, onboarding, governance, and performance management
Lead oversight and governance of CROs and external vendors supporting clinical studies
Establish clear expectations, KPIs, and accountability measures across external partners
Review vendor deliverables to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with study objectives
Escalate delivery and quality issues appropriately and drive resolution through risk mitigation plans
Collaborate with Finance and leadership on forecasting, scope management, and budget tracking
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Clinical Development, Biometrics, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing, and Clinical Supply to ensure seamless trial execution
Contribute operational expertise to protocol development, feasibility assessments, enrollment planning, and endpoint strategy
Participate in cross-functional study team meetings and support program-level planning discussions
Inspection Readiness & Quality Support
Ensure operational documentation is inspection-ready and maintained according to internal standards
Partner with Clinical Quality and Pharmacovigilance teams to support issue escalation and resolution as needed
Operational Strategy & Process Improvement
Contribute to the evolution of Clinical Operations infrastructure, systems, and SOPs within a growing biotech environment
Help establish scalable processes, templates, and best practices to support future pipeline growth
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused culture
Strategic Leadership
Collaborate with the CMO, CSO, and CDO to define and execute clinical strategies across the development lifecycle
Set annual goals, KPIs, and performance standards that align with organizational objectives
Foster a culture of collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement across the operations function
Communication & Executive Representation
Represent the Clinical Operations function to the Uniquity Leadership Team
Present key program updates, clinical milestones, KPIs, risks, and mitigations clearly and credibly
Serve as a high-impact communicator both internally and externally through written reports and verbal presentations