Vice President of Clinical Operations at knownwell leading national clinical teams in obesity medicine. Responsible for building team culture, achieving best - in - class clinical outcomes, and driving performance in healthcare settings.
About the role
- Vice President driving operational excellence and strategy for Sitero’s clinical services. Leading teams and ensuring compliance across global clinical operations.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a global clinical operations strategy aligned with Sitero’s growth objectives, client expectations, and integrated service delivery model
- Lead and scale global clinical operations teams, ensuring organizational structure, talent, and capabilities support both current delivery and future expansion
- Drive operational excellence across all clinical programs, with a focus on quality, speed, and consistency in execution
- Oversee the full lifecycle of clinical trials—from study startup through closeout—ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget, and in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, and other applicable regulations
- Establish and monitor KPIs, performance metrics, and dashboards to provide visibility into delivery performance, risks, and opportunities
- Optimize resource planning and utilization globally, partnering with Finance and HR to align workforce strategy with pipeline demand and margin objectives
- Embed quality-by-design principles into clinical operations, partnering closely with Quality Assurance to address audit findings, CAPAs, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure SOPs, processes, and governance frameworks are consistently implemented and evolve alongside regulatory and business needs
- Serve as an executive point of contact for key clients, strengthening relationships and ensuring delivery excellence across strategic accounts
- Partner with Business Development and Commercial teams on proposals, bid defenses, and client presentations, ensuring operational feasibility and competitive positioning
- Collaborate closely with eClinical Service Delivery and Product teams to integrate technology solutions into clinical operations, enhancing efficiency, data quality, and user experience
- Champion the adoption of AI-driven tools and analytics to improve trial execution, forecasting, risk identification, and decision-making
- Lead cross-functional alignment across Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Data Management, Biostatistics, Product Management, and Quality to ensure seamless program execution
- Build and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement in line with #WeareSITERO values
- Establish clear career pathways, training frameworks, and succession planning for clinical operations talent globally
- Own clinical operations financial performance, including budget oversight, forecasting, revenue realization, and margin optimization
- Contribute to enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, including operational scaling, global expansion, and M&A integration efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field; advanced degree (MS, MPH, MBA) preferred
- 15+ years of progressive clinical operations leadership experience within a CRO, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment
- Demonstrated experience leading global, multi-functional clinical operations teams across multiple regions (US, EMEA, APAC/India preferred)
- Proven track record of delivering complex clinical programs at scale, with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry best practices
- Experience integrating technology and/or eClinical platforms into clinical delivery models; exposure to AI-enabled solutions is a strong advantage
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasting, and operational P&L drivers
- Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposals, bid defenses, and client relationship management
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the executive level
- Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced, and evolving organization.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Variable pay
- Paid time off
- Healthcare benefits
- Retirement benefits
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