Associate Regional Director (4121)

Job DetailsJob Location: Dallas, TX - Irving, TX 75061The Associate Regional Director, Clinical Operations, supports operational leadership across multiple DM Clinical
Research sites within an assigned geographic region. This role is responsible for ensuring successful clinical trial
execution, enrollment performance, regulatory compliance, and operational consistency.

The Associate Regional Director partners with Site Directors, investigators, and executive leadership to optimize
study performance, scale clinical capabilities, and support the organization’s growth objectives.This role supports
regional performance, including enrollment, financial outcomes, quality metrics, and operational efficiency.

This role reports directly to the Vice President of PMO and Clinical Strategy, with a dotted-line relationship to the
Chief Operating Officer to ensure alignment with operational priorities, site performance, and organizational
objectives.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regional Operations Leadership

Provide operational leadership across multiple clinical research sites within the assigned region
Oversee regional performance, including enrollment targets, site productivity, and operational efficiency
Drive consistency in processes, systems, and execution across sites
Support regional growth initiatives, including new site activation, investigator onboarding, and expansion of clinical trial capabilities
Partner with executive leadership to align regional operations with organizational strategy

1. Clinical Trial Execution

Ensure successful execution of clinical trials across all sites in alignment with protocol requirements and sponsor expectations
Oversee study timelines, enrollment progress, and site utilization
Identify and address enrollment barriers; implement strategies to improve recruitment and retention
Conduct operational site reviews to assess protocol execution, enrollment performance, and readiness

1. Quality & Compliance Oversight

Ensure adherence to GCP, FDA regulations, SOPs, and sponsor requirements across all sites
Monitor and support improvement of quality metrics, including protocol deviations, audit outcomes, and inspection readiness
Proactively identify operational, enrollment, and regulatory risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure study timelines, enrollment targets, and quality standards are consistently achieved
Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement

1. Staff Leadership & Development

Provide leadership and performance oversight for Site Directors, Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), and site support staff
Coach and develop site leadership to improve performance, accountability, and execution
Support hiring, onboarding, and retention strategies across the region
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture across sites

1. Performance Reporting & Financial Management

Accountable for regional KPIs, including

Study enrollment targets
Protocol timelines and study start-up metrics
Site utilization and productivity
Revenue contribution and financial performance
Quality indicators (deviations, audits, compliance metrics)

Analyze performance data and implement action plans to improve outcomes
Partner with finance and leadership to manage budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.

Experience

8+ years of clinical research experience
3–5 years of leadership experience managing multi-site or multi-functional teams
Demonstrated experience driving enrollment performance, operational efficiency, and site-level financial outcomes
Experience supporting or leading site growth initiatives, including new site activation and investigator engagement preferred

Credentials

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or equivalent certification preferred

Knowledge and Skills

Deep knowledge of clinical trial operations in a multi-site environment
Strong understanding of GCP, FDA regulations, and compliance standards
Proven ability to drive enrollment, timelines, and site performance
Strong operational leadership and multi-site management capability
Financial acumen, including site revenue and performance drivers
Ability to use KPIs and data to drive decision-making and performance improvement
People leadership and coaching skills across Site Directors and site teams
Ability to proactively identify and mitigate operational, enrollment, and regulatory risks
Strong cross-functional collaboration with investigators, sponsors, and leadership
Strategic thinking with focus on site growth, investigator engagement, and operational scaling
Strong communication and ability to influence and drive accountability

Key Accountabilities

Achievement of regional enrollment targets
Regional site financial performance and revenue contribution
Study execution, including timeline adherence and start-up performance
Quality and regulatory compliance outcomes (deviations, audits, inspection readiness)
Investigator engagement, relationships, and retention
Multi-site operational scalability, efficiency, and performance optimization

Qualifications