Executive Director, Clinical Operations

The Executive Director, Clinical Operations will serve as the leader for global clinical operations initiatives and oversee clinical operations from corporate headquarters. Integral to the successful execution of clinical programs, the Executive Director, Clinical Operations will work with the Company's senior management, medical leadership, program management, legal, and finance in developing and implementing clinical development strategies. This individual will be responsible for the hands-on management of the Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation process, including development of project specifications, timelines, budgets, and payment schedules. Further, he/she will lead Clinical Research Organization (CRO) evaluation and selection activities. The incumbent will also be responsible for directing contract negotiations, working in conjunction with legal and finance personnel; ongoing contract management and tracking of project timelines and deliverables, vendor performance and the company-partner relationship across projects. Responsibilities also include identifying and preparing formal strategies to resolve financial or operational issues which impact timelines, budgets, contracts, deliverables, relationships, etc.