Associate Director, Clinical Trial Management

Syneos Health

. Provide leadership, direction and management to Clinical Trial Managers and Senior Clinical Trial Managers .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Clinical Trial Management, focusing on risk-based monitoring strategies, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to lead teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and utilize data-driven decision-making to enhance clinical deliverables.

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Clinical Trial ManagementRisk-Based Monitoring StrategiesGood Clinical Practice/ICH E6 (R2)Operational EfficiencyStatistical Analysis Techniques

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisPerformance Metrics AnalysisStatistical Analysis TechniquesProject Risk ManagementResource ManagementProcess ImprovementBudgetingForecastingLean Six SigmaAnalytical Data Visualization

Soft Skills

LeadershipNegotiationProblem-SolvingCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS ExcelCluepointsMedidata-CSAAnalytical Data Visualization ToolsRisk Assessment Tools

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPatient SafetyData IntegritySOPs/WIsTherapeutic Expertise

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership, direction and management to Clinical Trial Managers and Senior Clinical Trial Managers
Oversee monitoring and site management activities to ensure clinical deliverables are met
Act as primary point of contact for monitoring strategy and alignment internally and externally
Guide teams and sponsors in implementing efficient, high-quality risk-based monitoring solutions
Oversee critical data and process identification, risk assessment, risk tracking and mitigation strategies
Coordinate access to data required for risk-based monitoring
Provide operational oversight, prioritize activities, monitor work and metrics compliance, and develop contingency plans
Analyze performance and quality metrics related to patient safety, data integrity and risk-based monitoring success
Escalate and manage clinical, central monitoring, risk-based monitoring and project risks and issues
Ensure team tasks meet sponsor expectations, contracts, regulations, SOPs/WIs and ICH GCP requirements
Develop customer relationships, manage expectations and escalate serious risks and issues
Identify process improvements and efficiencies
Participate in committees, work groups, marketing activities, client presentations and proposal development
Support Business Development during bid defense and proposal processes
Provide line management, administrative oversight, professional development, performance appraisals and mentoring
Set staff goals, delegate tasks, review workload, utilization, productivity and quality
Manage resource availability, resolve resourcing conflicts and support hiring and staff growth
Promote staff retention and ensure required training and documentation
Provide compliance updates to management
Participate in clinical trial management delivery audits and prepare others for audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Master’s degree or health data sciences degree preferred
Familiar with Good Clinical Practice/ICH E6 (R2) Guidelines and/or other applicable regulatory requirements
Familiar with Risk-Based Monitoring Strategies processes and tools preferred
Familiar with project risk and issues management
Experience interacting with sponsors, including experience handling conflict and difficult conversations
Ability to persuade and influence both above and below as well as internal and external
Experience in operational efficiency and using data and metrics to drive performance and decisions
Good computer skills and ability to embrace new technologies
Mastery of MS Excel (sorting, filtering, calculating, pivoting)
Familiar with Analytical Data Visualization Tools
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, visualizations and tools, including Cluepoints, Medidata-CSA, Hy’s Law, Funnel Plots, and Box and Whiskers
Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and RACT tools
Strong analytical skills and understanding of statistical concepts
Well-developed therapeutic expertise
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong negotiation, organizational, problem-solving, leadership, tactical and strategic thinking skills
Ability to anticipate and address critical issues and develop contingency plans proactively
Familiar with financial concepts related to forecasting, budgeting, and proposal generation
Familiar with management of utilization, resources, hiring targets and productivity metrics
Understanding of workflow processes, roles and responsibilities across multiple functional areas
Ability to teach, train and mentor employees at all levels
Above-average attention to detail, accuracy, organizational, interpersonal and team-oriented skills
Comfortable making tough decisions and communicating decisions and rationale internally and externally
Less than 30% travel may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and progression
Supportive and engaged line management
Technical and therapeutic area training
Peer recognition and total rewards program
Company car or car allowance may be available
Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
Company match 401k
Eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance
Flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time