Position: Associate Director, Clinical Research Operations (IIT & Program Strategy Focus)
Department: Radiation Oncology, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Location: St. Louis, MO (Exceptional candidates with a proven track record of managing high-level clinical research teams remotely may be considered for a fully remote or hybrid arrangement).
Position Summary:
The Department of Radiation Oncology at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) is seeking a strategic, systems-oriented Associate Director of Clinical Research Operations to lead our clinical trials enterprise. As our department enters a new phase of strategic growth, this leader will drive the expansion, standardization, and operational oversight of our Investigator-Initiated Trials (IIT) portfolio, including landmark multi-disciplinary grants (e.g., our ROBIN U54 center) and pioneering global protocols in SBRT and cardiac radioablation.
Reporting directly to the Interim Clinical Trials Director and the Executive Director of Business Affairs, you will serve as the primary operational leader—empowering teams, optimizing enterprise systems, and ensuring high-quality, compliant trial execution across all phases of oncology research.
Key Responsibilities:
• IIT Expansion & Leadership: Lead strategic growth and operational execution of complex early-phase and multi-center investigator-initiated oncology studies.
• Operational Leadership: Direct daily operations of the Clinical Trials Office, supervising the Clinical Research Manager, aligning research staffing strategies, and establishing career pathways to enhance staff retention.
• Systems & Process Optimization: Drive implementation and optimization of enterprise research systems to streamline data integrity.
• Financial & Project Tracking: Oversee program budgets and implement advanced tracking tools for real-time leadership visibility into accrual, timelines, and finances.
• Regulatory Oversight: Maintain strict compliance with FDA, ICH/GCP, and OHRP regulations while fostering strong collaborative relationships across WUSM and BJC HealthCare.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or related field required; Master’s (MHA, MPH, MBA, MSN) preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive clinical research leadership in an academic medical center or complex oncology setting; minimum 5 years supervising mid-level managers.
• Extensive expertise scaling Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs), implementing enterprise research platforms, and navigating FDA/GCP regulations.
To view full details and apply, please visit our WashU job portal: Associate Director of Clinical Research (IIT & Program Strategy Focus) - Radiation Oncology