Meet Life Sciences
Associate Director Clinical Operations
Meet Life Sciences, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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Base pay range $190,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and Stock options
Associate Director, Clinical Operations Location: Hybrid, Bay Area
Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025
Our client, a fast-moving biotechnology company, is urgently hiring an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead global programs across Phases 1–3. This individual will oversee complex clinical trials within neurology/CNS, though candidates from all therapeutic areas will be considered if they bring strong global oversight experience at the AD level.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for global clinical studies across Phases 1–3
Manage study timelines, budgets, vendors, CROs, and cross-functional execution
Ensure adherence to ICH/GCP, protocol requirements, and internal quality standards
Lead risk mitigation efforts, resolve operational issues, and maintain data quality
Partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Biometrics, and external partners
Represent Clinical Operations in governance meetings and program-level discussions
Mentor and guide team members supporting assigned programs
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive clinical operations experience within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Must have prior experience functioning at the Associate Director level or equivalent, as this is a high-visibility leadership role with significant oversight responsibilities.
Demonstrated success overseeing global Phase 1–3 clinical trials
Strong candidates from any therapeutic area will be considered
Extensive vendor and CRO management expertise
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to be on-site in the Bay Area on a hybrid schedule
If you meet these qualifications and are available to start in December or January, we’d welcome a conversation. Referrals are also appreciated.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management, Research, and Science
Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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Base pay range $190,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr
Additional compensation types Annual Bonus and Stock options
Associate Director, Clinical Operations Location: Hybrid, Bay Area
Start Date: December 2024 or January 2025
Our client, a fast-moving biotechnology company, is urgently hiring an Associate Director of Clinical Operations to lead global programs across Phases 1–3. This individual will oversee complex clinical trials within neurology/CNS, though candidates from all therapeutic areas will be considered if they bring strong global oversight experience at the AD level.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for global clinical studies across Phases 1–3
Manage study timelines, budgets, vendors, CROs, and cross-functional execution
Ensure adherence to ICH/GCP, protocol requirements, and internal quality standards
Lead risk mitigation efforts, resolve operational issues, and maintain data quality
Partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory, Biometrics, and external partners
Represent Clinical Operations in governance meetings and program-level discussions
Mentor and guide team members supporting assigned programs
Qualifications
12+ years of progressive clinical operations experience within the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
Must have prior experience functioning at the Associate Director level or equivalent, as this is a high-visibility leadership role with significant oversight responsibilities.
Demonstrated success overseeing global Phase 1–3 clinical trials
Strong candidates from any therapeutic area will be considered
Extensive vendor and CRO management expertise
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to be on-site in the Bay Area on a hybrid schedule
If you meet these qualifications and are available to start in December or January, we’d welcome a conversation. Referrals are also appreciated.
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Project Management, Research, and Science
Industries Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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