Director of Clinical Trials
Company: PACIFIC HEALTH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTE
- Location: United States
- Work mode: Remote
- Seniority: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Offer language: English
Job description
Company Description PACIFIC HEALTH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INSTITUTE (PHREI) is an independent, non-profit biomedical research organization dedicated to improving health and healthcare for veterans and communities in Hawaii and globally. Guided by a commitment to excellence and innovation, PHREI conducts research that informs clinical practice and health policy. Its scientists study a broad range of conditions, including PTSD, neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes, aging, obesity, cardiovascular disease, women’s health, and behavioral health. PHREI also explores telehealth and healthcare delivery models to expand access to care and enhance patient outcomes. The institute offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment for professionals who want to advance impactful clinical and translational research.
Role Description The Director of Clinical Trials is a full-time, remote role responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and management of clinical research studies across PHREI’s areas of focus. This position leads the planning of trial protocols, coordinates multi-disciplinary study teams, and ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines. The Director will supervise clinical operations, including recruitment, informed consent processes, data collection, monitoring, and reporting of adverse events. In collaboration with investigators and stakeholders, this role supports grant applications, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics to keep studies on track. The Director also mentors staff, develops standard operating procedures, and fosters partnerships with clinical sites, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to expand PHREI’s clinical trial portfolio.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong Medicine-related expertise, with experience in clinical research design, trial management, and patient safety.
- Candidates should possess skills in Clinical Supervision, including oversight of multidisciplinary teams, protocol adherence, and quality assurance.
- Candidates should possess knowledge in Mental Health and Behavioral Health to support trials involving PTSD, neurodegenerative conditions, and related disorders.
- Candidates should possess a foundation in Psychology to inform study design, participant assessment, and behavioral interventions.
- Relevant qualifications include an advanced degree (MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent) in a health-related field and prior leadership experience in clinical trials or academic research.
- Additional beneficial skills include familiarity with FDA and IRB regulations, telehealth or healthcare delivery research, data analysis, and scientific writing for grants and publications.
- Strong communication, organizational, and remote collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work inclusively with diverse populations and interdisciplinary teams, are essential.
