Associate Director / Associate Directress, Regional Clinical Operations

Associate Director, Regional Clinical Operations (ReCO)

Code: 35762

Posted: 2026-03-10

Type: Contract

Remote: Yes

Salary Range: $165,000 - $170,000 Per Year

Category: Clinical Operations

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Job Description

The Associate Director, Regional Clinical Operations (ReCO) is responsible for providing leadership and executing local strategic planning as well as operational delivery of assigned clinical trials to support the Client’s pipeline. This role ensures compliance with the highest quality standards, including ICH, GCP, and local requirements. The RECO will work towards global operational goals for recruitment and completion of R&D sponsor trials while managing local CRAs and overseeing vendors when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all assigned studies within the country, ensuring adherence to the overall development and clinical operations plans.
• Plan and execute country study goals and facilitate regional and local meetings to implement recruitment strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key institutions, sites, and various departments following the Site Engagement Strategy.
• Drive the inclusion of sites that can enroll underrepresented patient populations in clinical trials.
• Oversee study feasibility, site performance, and all relevant activities for assigned studies.
• Provide training and support for sites to improve recruitment and retention strategies.
• Conduct co-monitoring and site identification visits as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance study activities and milestones.
• Communicate regularly about the status of country studies and escalate issues appropriately.
• Develop and execute local implementation of risk management plans in collaboration with the Global Study Team.
• Ensure timely submission of all regulatory and administrative documents for in-house studies.
• Assist in compliance reviews and regulatory inspections to ensure constant readiness.
• Ensure the quality of clinical data and timely delivery according to established timelines.
• Collect actionable feedback to enhance processes and contribute to best practices in the Regional Clinical Operations organization.
• Provide oversight for local invoicing and budget reconciliation.
• Review CRO monitoring and training plans as applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-7 years of experience in Clinical Trial Operations within the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry or Clinical Research Organization.
• At least 3 years in a role with primary responsibility for clinical trial execution and management.
• Thorough understanding of global clinical trials with preferred experience in oncology and dermatology.
• Direct management experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Goal-oriented with proven ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Able to identify issues proactively and develop solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines according to established quality standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel up to 10% (domestic and international).

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits options, including health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

At Advanced Group, we are dedicated to diversity and inclusion as essential components of our mission. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. Advanced Group complies with applicable federal and state disability laws and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants as needed.