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Job description
Lead Operational Excellence Across a Growing Clinical Research Network
We are partnering with an innovative clinical research SMO seeking an experienced Regional Director of Clinical Operations to provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of clinical research sites primarily in Oklahoma.
This is a high-impact leadership role for a clinical research site operations professional with strong project management expertise, multi-site oversight experience, and a proven ability to drive study performance, enrolment, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Operations & Project Leadership
Lead operational execution of clinical studies from start-up through enrolment and study delivery.
Develop and oversee study timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including site operations, recruitment, regulatory, quality, and sponsor stakeholders.
Ensure studies are activated efficiently and executed according to timelines and performance goals.
Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks that may impact enrolment, revenue, or study delivery.
Multi-Site Performance Management
Oversee performance across multiple research sites across Oklahoma and Kansas.
Monitor key performance indicators and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Partner with site leadership to optimise study delivery, patient recruitment, and resource utilisation.
Develop and implement corrective action plans where performance improvements are required.
Support scalable operational processes and best-practice adoption across sites.
Strategic Leadership
Serve as a key liaison between site leadership, sponsors, CROs, investigators, and executive stakeholders.
Provide regular executive-level reporting on performance, study progress, risks, and growth opportunities.
Contribute to organisational initiatives focused on operational scalability, quality, and long-term growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in a life sciences, healthcare, or related discipline.
7+ years of experience within clinical research operations.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing teams, sites, or regional operations.
Demonstrated experience leading multi-site clinical operations.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
This role will require on site presence across the region, applicants should be based in or willing to relocate to OKC Area, Oklahoma.
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Worksite address
oklahoma city, OK, 73116, US
Who can apply
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