Associate Director Study Abroad Jobs in Riverside, CA

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About the role:

This is a senior leadership role responsible for endtoend oversight of complex clinical studies and registries within a highly regulated environment. The role leads managers and teams across multiple largescale initiatives, partners closely with investigators, hospitals, CROs, and internal stakeholders, and ensures regulatory compliance, data integrity, and study execution from initiation through completion. Ideal candidates bring deep clinical operations experience, strong people leadership capability, and a proven ability to manage risk and deliver results across highimpact, crossfunctional programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage senior managers, managers, and professionals to oversee the work of multiple projects and/or initiatives and may have financial budget responsibilities.
• Develop a robust talent development plan in alignment with functional growth strategies of the department.
• Identify risk, develop and lead in the implementation of broad and more complex projects, initiatives and/or strategies which may include negotiations with internal and external parties.
• Develop mitigation strategies, alternative solutions, resolve issues, etc. in collaboration with cross functional and/or matrix teams
• Plan and direct complex activities with large scale or significant business impact with the accountability for successful completion of all deliverables including but not limited to:
• Oversee the relationship management of physicians/investigators, other medical professionals, Research Organizations (CRO's), hospitals, research institutions and/or vendors
• Ensure compliance to applicable regulatory requirements including safety reporting and device related complications through appropriate oversight
• Oversee clinical studies/registries from initiation to completion, while ensuring study compliance and data completeness
• Serve as a point of escalation for complex project issues (e.g., sponsor site interaction for IRBs, contract, and training)
• Oversee the Clinical Affairs Trial Management Team during clinical trial cases with physicians, hospital staff and coordinators
• Oversee the accuracy/effectiveness of device accountability

Required education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably in life sciences)
• At least 10 years of professional clinical research, clinical operations, or trial management in a regulated environment (Device, Pharma, or Clinical Research Operations).
• Endtoend leadership experience of clinical studies/registries
• At least 5 years of people management experience or leading sizeable cross functional teams
• Experience overseeing complex, high-impact programs in regulated environment (medical device research required) industry sponsored researchpreferred
• Demonstrated experience leading managers and senior managers across multiple concurrent projects or initiatives.
• Strong risk assessment, mitigation planning, and issueresolution skills within complex, crossfunctional environments.
• Experience overseeing clinical studies/registries from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including safety reporting and devicerelated event oversight

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience serving as an escalation point for IRB interactions, contracts, training, and complex study issues. (Institutional Review Board)
• Background supporting clinical trial teams during live case support with physicians and hospital staff.
• Familiarity with device accountability processes and oversight procedures.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

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