Operations Business Lead – Clinical Research

Privia Health

. Support the Director of Growth & Partnerships in executing clinical research growth and operational initiatives .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical research operations, project coordination, and stakeholder management, with a strong focus on study feasibility, clinical trial budgets, and effective communication across departments. Proficient in managing timelines, financial performance, and recruitment strategies to support research growth initiatives.

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Clinical Research OperationsProject CoordinationStudy Feasibility AssessmentClinical Trial BudgetsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial OperationsStudy Startup ProcessesProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisPatient Recruitment StrategiesCTMSERegulatoryEDCClinical Trial AgreementsICH-GCP

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Healthcare AdministrationClinical ResearchResearch Site OperationsHealthcare OperationsFDA Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Director of Growth & Partnerships in executing clinical research growth and operational initiatives
Coordinate activities for new research sites, provider partnerships, and study opportunities
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, action items, and deliverables
Track stakeholder expectations, deadlines, dependencies, status, and outstanding items
Identify delays, operational gaps, and unresolved issues and escalate them appropriately
Facilitate cross-functional communication and meetings
Maintain visibility into key initiatives and provide regular updates to the Director of Growth & Partnerships
Assist with standardized processes, tools, templates, and workflows
Coordinate study feasibility assessments and new study opportunities
Gather information and assess staffing, patient populations, equipment, space, technology, and investigator availability
Coordinate study startup activities and track activation barriers
Assist with clinical trial budget and CTA reviews
Support study financial models and P&Ls and track financial performance and variances
Coordinate patient recruitment strategies and track recruitment and enrollment performance
Support investigator and provider onboarding, meetings, training, and follow-up
Coordinate sponsor and CRO communications, requests, site capability materials, presentations, and partnership discussions
Maintain action-item trackers and document owners, deadlines, decisions, next steps, and responsibilities
Identify issues affecting timelines, financial performance, study activation, enrollment, or partner relationships and escalate them

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, life sciences, clinical research, nursing, or related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
5–7+ years of experience in clinical research, healthcare operations, project coordination, research site operations, or a related field
Working knowledge of clinical trial operations and study startup processes
Understanding of study feasibility, clinical trial budgets, and Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs)
Ability to understand basic study financials, including revenue, direct costs, overhead, and study-level P&Ls
Strong project management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across multiple departments and stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify barriers and appropriately escalate issues without assuming ownership of another functional area’s responsibilities
Experience supporting new clinical research sites or research program expansion
Experience working with investigators, physician practices, sponsors, and CROs
Experience with CTMS, eRegulatory, EDC, or related clinical research systems
Familiarity with patient recruitment and enrollment strategies
Knowledge of ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical research requirements
Minimum 5 MBPS download speed and 3 MBPS upload speed for remote work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus targeted at 15%
Restricted stock units
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Wellness programs
Expense reimbursement for employees who regularly work from home offices