RBW Consulting
RBW Consulting is excited to announce a senior‑level opportunity with one of our most valued CRO clients. They’ve earned industry recognition for outstanding patient recruitment and engagement as well as their overall quality of service. The CRO is well‑regarded for its client retention, positive culture, and deep therapeutic expertise.
This is a strategic position reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, with a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence.
Job Purpose
The Director of Study Start‑Up & Process Improvement will lead initiatives to streamline and enhance processes that support site activation. Acting as the key point of accountability for reducing activation timelines, this position works closely with teams across Regulatory, Feasibility, Contracts, Budgets, and Project Management to ensure smooth and timely study initiation.
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate all study start‑up activities across internal teams and external partners
Serve as the senior contact for site selection and activation timelines
Design and implement process improvements to accelerate site activation
Develop and maintain performance metrics to monitor efficiency and identify areas for improvement
Collaborate cross‑functionally to align objectives and deliverables for start‑up activities
Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting activation timelines
Provide strategic input to enhance compliance and operational performance
This position does have supervisory responsibility
Requirements
In‑depth knowledge of CRO operations and clinical trial processes
Proven expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong leadership experience managing teams across regions
Minimum 3 years in a role focused on process optimization within clinical research
Minimum 3 years in the CRO environment with hands‑on experience in study start‑up and site activation
Excellent organizational and project management skills
To apply
Please click ‘apply’ or contact Joe Pearce for any further information
About RBW Consulting
RBW Consulting is a life sciences talent & strategic consultancy with purpose, delivered through what we call Human Intelligence. We help life sciences businesses change the world by giving them the people, insight & networks to innovate and scale. We are proud of our role in helping companies deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients. We give back by playing an active role in funding initiatives that change lives. We’ve created a culture rooted in support, transparency and mutual commitment. We lead with our values from the inside; empowering and investing in our people is more important than short‑term commercial gain.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency
RBW Consulting is an equal opportunity workplace. We prioritize talent (both current and potential) over resumes, challenge the status quo and value people as our most important asset. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, visible or invisible disability, medical condition, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all levels and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Director Study Start‑Up and Process Improvement
Location: Hybrid in Covington, KY
Company: Mid‑sized CRO
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Staffing and Recruiting
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This is a strategic position reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, with a strong focus on process improvement and operational excellence.
Job Purpose
The Director of Study Start‑Up & Process Improvement will lead initiatives to streamline and enhance processes that support site activation. Acting as the key point of accountability for reducing activation timelines, this position works closely with teams across Regulatory, Feasibility, Contracts, Budgets, and Project Management to ensure smooth and timely study initiation.
Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate all study start‑up activities across internal teams and external partners
Serve as the senior contact for site selection and activation timelines
Design and implement process improvements to accelerate site activation
Develop and maintain performance metrics to monitor efficiency and identify areas for improvement
Collaborate cross‑functionally to align objectives and deliverables for start‑up activities
Troubleshoot and resolve issues impacting activation timelines
Provide strategic input to enhance compliance and operational performance
This position does have supervisory responsibility
Requirements
In‑depth knowledge of CRO operations and clinical trial processes
Proven expertise in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
Strong leadership experience managing teams across regions
Minimum 3 years in a role focused on process optimization within clinical research
Minimum 3 years in the CRO environment with hands‑on experience in study start‑up and site activation
Excellent organizational and project management skills
To apply
Please click ‘apply’ or contact Joe Pearce for any further information
About RBW Consulting
RBW Consulting is a life sciences talent & strategic consultancy with purpose, delivered through what we call Human Intelligence. We help life sciences businesses change the world by giving them the people, insight & networks to innovate and scale. We are proud of our role in helping companies deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients. We give back by playing an active role in funding initiatives that change lives. We’ve created a culture rooted in support, transparency and mutual commitment. We lead with our values from the inside; empowering and investing in our people is more important than short‑term commercial gain.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency
RBW Consulting is an equal opportunity workplace. We prioritize talent (both current and potential) over resumes, challenge the status quo and value people as our most important asset. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, visible or invisible disability, medical condition, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all levels and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Director Study Start‑Up and Process Improvement
Location: Hybrid in Covington, KY
Company: Mid‑sized CRO
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Staffing and Recruiting
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