About this opportunity
United Digestive lists this Director of Clinical Research (68742) opportunity in atlanta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Location: AGA - Peachtree Dunwoody - Atlanta, GA 30342
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage: As needed for business requirements.
Job Category: Ancillary Services
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Provides strategic and operational leadership for United Digestive's enterprise clinical research program, with accountability for growth, partnerships, financial performance, quality, compliance, infrastructure, and talent.
Exceptional candidates with experience beyond the posted level are encouraged to apply. Based on qualifications, experience, and organizational needs, consideration may be given to placement at a higher level.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and provide leadership to Clinical Research Manager and centralized research operations staff
Develop and execute United Digestive's enterprise clinical research strategy, goals, growth plan, and scalable infrastructure
Build sponsor, CRO, academic, and healthcare partnerships that expand study opportunities, investigator participation, and program reach
Evaluate and prioritize the study portfolio based on strategic fit, feasibility, capacity, patient population, and financial viability
Own departmental financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, sponsor budgets, contracts, and key business terms
Oversee standardized multi-site research operations, resource allocation, systems, and performance improvement
Remove barriers and communicate operational, financial, enrollment, startup, and quality trends to executive leadership
Maintain oversight of the Quality Management System, SOPs, CAPA plans, audits, and FDA inspection readiness
Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, HIPAA, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements
Set the roadmap for research technology, data governance, and standardized tools that support efficient, reliable operations
Recruit and develop investigators, leaders, and research staff while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE
Required: Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, business administration, life sciences, nursing, public health, or a related field
At least seven years of progressive clinical research operations experience, including multi-site program leadership and direct staff management
Experience with sponsor/CRO partnerships, study portfolio strategy, budgets, contracts, and departmental financial management
Knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, HIPAA, and quality systems, with strong strategic, communication, negotiation, and people-leadership skills
Preferred: Master's or doctoral degree in healthcare administration, business, public health, regulatory affairs, or a related field
Clinical research certification and experience with enterprise research technologies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Travel required as business needs dictate.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
United Digestive is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
United Digestive is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected classification or status.
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Worksite address
atlanta, GA, 30383, US
Who can apply
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