Executive Director / Associate Vice President, Global Clinical Operations

Join us in redefining what it means to work for a CRO. Working at Rho, you’ll be joining a team who take healthcare and clinical research personally, with shared experiences that drive a passion to heal, cure and solve some of humanity’s biggest challenges.

At Rho, we’re committed to you just as you’re committed to us. You’ll have the opportunity to experience a thriving company with real stability - financial, workforce, and corporate, which has created a safe environment to innovate and develop over a long and rewarding career. With a collaborative team of smart, talented, and positive people, you’ll be celebrated and respected for your expertise and given the freedom to think creatively, challenge the norm, and problem-solve.

We’re currently hiring an Executive Director or Associate Vice President, Global Clinical Operations to join our team! As the Associate Vice President of Global Clinical Operations, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing the execution of clinical trials within Rho. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, you will lead a team of clinical operations professionals and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of clinical projects within scope, timeline, and budget. Clinical Operations is inclusive of the following functional areas: Clinical Management, Clinical Monitoring, Study Start Up Services, and Feasibility/Patient Recruitment.

Our Clinical Operations Teams will tell you, joining Rho has been one of their best career moves in terms of contentment, financial rewards and career growth, which is why we have such stability in the group!

This position can be remote in the US.

Leadership

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance the efficiency, quality, and performance of the global clinical operations group aligned with organization objectives and industry best practices.
• Drive overall performance and execution of service, customer satisfaction, quality, and efficiencies of Clinical Operations services.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of clinical operations professionals.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Have overall decision-making regarding resourcing, line management, training, functional delivery, and harmonizing quality measurements globally.Stakeholder Engagement:
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, including Project Delivery, Regulatory Affairs, Data Management, Project Management and Business Development, to drive cross-functional alignment and achieve project goals.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with sponsors and investigational sites to address issues proactively and ensure client satisfaction.
• Represent Rho and Clinical Operations expertise across key client portfolios.
• Serve on executive steering and governance committees and at bid defense meetings.
• Work closely with Business Development to support growth and provide Clinical Operations knowledge to achieve success.
  
  

Project Oversight

• Oversee the planning, completion and delivery of clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas and phases through a variety of metrics and KPI’s
• Ensure the clinical team’s adherence to protocol, regulatory requirements, and quality standards throughout the trial lifecycle.
• Maintain overall financial oversight and budgeting responsibilities to drive productivity and quality.
• Partner with Hunan Resources and Talent Acquisition to ensure appropriate resources across all functional areas within Clinical Operations.
• Optimize resource allocation and utilization to meet project demands and timelines effectively.
  
  

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks and issues impacting clinical trial delivery and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact.
• Implement robust risk management processes to ensure proactive identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide oversight and initiative for ongoing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field.
• Sixteen years of experience in clinical operations within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or CRO industry, with a record of accomplishment of progressive leadership responsibilities.
• Demonstrated expertise in overseeing the execution of global clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas and phases.
• Strong understanding of ICH/GCP guidelines, regulatory requirements, and industry standards governing clinical research.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Travel (up to 20%) domestic and/or international.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion: As a global, full-service CRO driven by our collective experiences, we view each of our backgrounds as a vital component in our formula for success and we strive towards building a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse environment for our employees every day. By valuing and tapping into each employee’s unique and different personal experiences, we are able to uplift employee dignity and belonging, foster more strategic creativity, and more quickly arrive at breakthrough solutions that help us heal the world.

Flexibility: We encourage a work-life balance that allows employees to bring their best selves to work while being passionate about their lives outside work.

EOE. Veterans/Disabled

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