Associate Director Clinical Operations Job at Discover International, San Diego, CA

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  • Discover International
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager / Associate Director, Clinical Operations

Location: Fully Onsite – San Diego, CA

Position Overview:

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Manager or Associate Director of Clinical Operations to support the planning and execution of our early-stage clinical trials , with opportunities to contribute to late-stage programs as we advance our pipeline. This individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring the operational excellence of our clinical development activities and will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage day-to-day operations of early-phase clinical trials (Phase 1–2) from study start-up through closeout.
  • Support select late-phase activities as programs progress, gaining broader exposure across the development lifecycle.
  • Work closely with CROs, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure trial execution is on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Contribute to protocol development, site selection, study timelines, and risk mitigation planning.
  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and internal SOPs.
  • Participate in cross-functional clinical team meetings and support clinical strategy execution.

Qualifications:

  • 5–10 years of experience in clinical operations, with hands-on experience in early-stage (Phase 1–2) trials .
  • Some exposure to late-phase studies (Phase 3 or pivotal trials) is preferred.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and vendor management skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, onsite environment.

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team advancing a pipeline with strong scientific promise.
  • Enjoy meaningful work in a growing biotech environment where your impact is visible and valued.
  • Fully onsite role in San Diego —work shoulder-to-shoulder with passionate experts driving transformational science forward.

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