Associate Director, Study Feasibility, Clinical Partnerships

CARE

. Provide strategic leadership for protocol and site feasibility across the Care Access Site Network .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical operations, vendor management, and feasibility assessments, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage vendor performance in a fast-paced environment.

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Clinical Research ExperienceVendor ManagementFeasibility AssessmentsProject ManagementLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical ProtocolsGood Clinical PracticeData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsProcess ManagementKPI TrackingFeasibility ProcessContracting WorkflowsSite Activation ProcessesVendor Performance Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsJudgmentProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteMicrosoft Office SuiteCTMSClinical PortalsProject Tracking Tools

Industry Keywords

Clinical OperationsFeasibilityVendor PartnershipsSite NetworksCROs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for protocol and site feasibility across the Care Access Site Network
Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of clinical vendor partnerships
Lead vendor identification, sourcing, qualification, onboarding, negotiation, and performance management
Partner with Business Development, SSU, Finance, Site Operations, Legal, and other stakeholders
Conduct data-driven feasibility assessments across the site network
Translate feasibility findings into recommendations for strategic planning, vendor selection, and resource allocation
Manage vendor performance activities and contribute to performance management frameworks
Prepare performance analytics and reporting for vendors
Provide decision-ready insights and recommendations based on performance data and operational inputs
Identify, escalate, and resolve feasibility- and vendor-related challenges
Supervise, mentor, coach, and provide performance feedback to Feasibility Managers and Vendor Acquisition Managers
Develop and optimize tools, databases, processes, and best-practice SOPs
Serve as a subject matter expert on feasibility and vendor considerations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of clinical protocols, general clinical research processes, start-up workflows, and Good Clinical Practice
Prior clinical research experience with the ability to discuss protocol clinical aspects with vendors and internal stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; ability to build relationships across dispersed teams
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment; able to make evidence-based decisions
Experience working with site networks, sponsors, and CROs; direct site-based experience strongly valued
Proven leadership, judgment, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives effectively
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and ‘sell’ Care Access’s value to vendors, sponsors, and investigators
Strong project and process management skills with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to anticipate risks
Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and data tracking for KPIs and vendor performance
Experience in creating and implementing new processes based on organizational needs
Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, healthcare, nursing, or related field
At least 10 years of experience in clinical operations, feasibility, vendor management, or clinical trial start-up
Proven vendor-facing experience within clinical trials, with the ability to engage investigators, site teams, sponsors, and CROs
Familiarity with feasibility process, contracting workflows, and site activation processes
Proficiency with feasibility, CTMS, clinical portals, and project tracking tools
Remote within the United States
Ability to work in a remote office environment
Care Access is unable to sponsor work visas at this time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
100% Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plan options
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
Bi-weekly HSA employer contribution
Company paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match