Senior Director, Scientific Affairs

Precision Medicine Group

. Drive and support operational considerations for RFPs and bid defense meetings .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $181,400 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing global laboratory operations, including oversight of third-party lab relationships and operational protocol analysis. Proven ability to lead teams, develop strategic proposals, and ensure compliance with clinical development standards.

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Global Laboratory Network ManagementOperational Protocol AnalysisClinical Development StrategyThird-Party Lab OversightBudget Development

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Hard Skills

Operational Specifications DevelopmentProposal Text DevelopmentMetrics ReportingFeasibility AnalysisQuality Systems EstablishmentClinical Trial ExecutionEnrollment PlanningStudy Timeline ManagementAssay Specification InterpretationBudget Review

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunicationInfluencing

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Life SciencesPhD Preferred

Industry Keywords

CRO IndustryLab OperationsClinical TrialsOperational DeliveryCompliance ObjectivesStrategic PlanningBid Defense MeetingsInnovation SupportScientific Landscape InputPost-Award Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive and support operational considerations for RFPs and bid defense meetings
Own global third-party lab relationships
Represent Precision lab operations at pre-award, internal and external kick-off meetings
Lead projects supporting innovation and competitive advantage
Collaborate with scientific, operational, business development, proposal, and functional leadership teams
Hire, train, develop, and mentor direct reports
Own, maintain, and report staff and department metrics
Develop operational specifications from client protocols, including enrollment, feasibility, study timelines, and startup timelines
Interpret protocols and assay specifications for global laboratories
Attend post-award monthly and governance meetings; collect metrics and reconcile invoices and billing
Create specification sheets and obtain quote information
Develop and review proposal text, including third-party lab quotes
Ensure proposals reflect strategic, operational, scientific, and clinical development planning
Support study proposal budgets for internal laboratories and third-party lab partners
Transition operational strategy to lab operations ahead of internal kick-off meetings
Participate in post-award meetings to support study execution
Mentor and train scientific affairs and Precision colleagues
Support capabilities presentations and pre-award client meetings
Provide feasibility and scientific landscape input for bid defense meetings
Collaborate on innovative client solutions
Support post-award delivery of data and milestones
Represent the company at industry meetings, speaking engagements, and booth exhibitions
Publish scientific or industry-related articles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in life sciences discipline or equivalent relevant experience
Advanced degree PhD preferred
15+ years in the CRO/Lab industry or equivalent relevant experience and/or demonstrated competencies
Experience leading and influencing a global laboratory network, including oversight of multi-site laboratory operations
Experience establishing standardized processes and quality systems
Experience aligning regional laboratories to enterprise-wide strategic, operational, and compliance objectives
Experience in operational protocol analysis and budget review
Strong experience in Precision’s identified target therapeutic area clinical development focused on operational delivery considerations, strategy, feasibility, budget development and operational execution of all phases of clinical trials
Management or oversight of third party lab partners
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Health insurance
Retirement savings benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Parental leave
Paid time off for sick leave and vacation