VP, Clinical Operations

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive, strategic, and solution-focused Head of Clinical Operations. This hands-on position will lead and support all aspects of clinical trial operations including planning, implementation, execution, and management of clinical studies by overseeing day-to-day operations, including direct management of outside Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) for several clinical stage oncology assets. In this role, the Clinical Operations leader will manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and enact quick problem solving to ensure the successful conduct of clinical trials and the timely delivery of high-quality data. This role will oversee early and late phase trials with an emphasis on proactivity and creative solutions to overcome regulatory and operational hurdles. The successful candidate will have experience, and interest in, working in a small, dynamic environment with broad responsibilities. Responsibilities Develop and lead a team of clinical operations professionals to ensure high-quality execution of early and late phase clinical trials and the professional development of team members. Serve as subject matter expert in clinical operations, providing guidance and expertise to cross-functional teams, including clinical development, regulatory affairs, and data management. Provide operational expertise and strategic input to Clinical Development Plans and support the overall clinical strategy for clinical programs. Proactively communicate study plans, progress, risks and mitigations with senior leaders. Develop, implement, and modify when needed a successful resource and outsourcing model to meet the evolving demands of an expanding clinical portfolio. Manage study site selection, qualification, initiation, and monitoring activities to ensure that clinical trials are conducted according to the study protocol and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Evaluate and negotiate budgets, oversee selection and provide oversight and management of CROs, consultants and vendors to ensure the effective and timely execution of clinical trials, with high quality (including inspection ready) and within agreed budget. Monitor progress of clinical activity and report on the progress of clinical trials including budget, timelines, enrollment, and data collection / review. Participate in the creation, review, and finalization of clinical study-related documents such as protocols, protocol amendments, clinical study reports (CSRs), regulatory submissions and other publications as required. Coordinate the delivery of clinical trial supplies in collaboration with CRO and other company team members. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clinical investigators and study site staff to ensure site performance, patient enrollment, and data quality; perform periodic visits to sites and/or vendors to assess progress and compliance. Ensure clinical trials maintain an inspection readiness state throughout the lifecycle of the trial and provide subject matter expertise for regulatory inspections. Maintain knowledge across the clinical operations team of program specific therapeutic areas, current medical practice, and pharmaceutical regulations in order to ensure best practice across all activities and appropriate communication to study sites. Proactively implement process improvements and innovative approaches. Support the creation of clinical operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), systems, and processes across the trials; ensures compliance with regulatory and other applicable standards and guidelines. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in a relevant scientific field (e.g. nursing, biology, biochemistry, or related areas); advanced degree preferred. At least 15 years of experience of successfully leading studies within clinical research operations. Experience with both small and large biotechnology companies is favorable. Experience in Phase I-III oncology cli