Assistant Vice President, Head of Clinical Research Operations

The Company is seeking an Assistant Vice President, Head of Clinical Research Operations to guide clinical research operations across service lines. The role includes developing operational strategy and enterprise-wide standards, strengthening research infrastructure, and overseeing clinical trials, registries, and biorepositories. The leader will support research workforce planning and development, mentor administrative research leaders, and partner with physician and executive leaders to align resources with research priorities. Responsibilities also include advancing quality, compliance, audit readiness, performance measurement, technology adoption, and financial and resource stewardship. Candidates should have a master’s degree in a relevant field or at least 12 years of leadership experience; a doctoral degree is preferred. Applicants need at least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research, research administration, or research operations, including five years leading programs, personnel, or institutional initiatives. Experience with large-scale research operations, clinical trials, registries, and research infrastructure in a research-intensive setting is required. The role calls for advanced knowledge of research regulations, Good Clinical Practice, human-subject protections, and compliance, along with strong strategic, financial, analytical, communication, and change-management skills. Familiarity with clinical trial management platforms, electronic regulatory systems, research databases, registries, and reporting tools is also expected.