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CEDENT

Director of Preclinical Research

Durham, NC · On-site +1

Identify appropriate opportunities to outsource projects to contract research vendors to advance our goals * Oversee all aspects of the vendor management process including selection, project scoping ...

INC Research

Biometrics Project Manager

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Project management experience in a contract research organization, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company. Experience actively managing clinical research projects across biometrics functional areas.

INC Research

Biometrics Project Manager

Raleigh, NC

Project management experience in a contract research organization, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology company. Experience actively managing clinical research projects across biometrics functional areas.

Pharpoint Research

Project Analyst II

Durham, NC · On-site

A minimum of two years of Proposal and/or Contract development experience in a full service or data management Contract Research Organization or two to three years experience in Clinical Outsourcing ...

Wake Research

Clinical Operations Lead

Raleigh, NC · Remote

Bachelor's Degree (4 year program) in a related field preferred Minimum Experience: * 5 years or more of clinical research experience within a Clinical Research Site/Network or Contract Research ...

Targan Inc

Scientist III

Raleigh, NC · On-site

Support external collaborations with poultry producers, universities, laboratories, and contract research partners as needed. * Participate in project meetings and provide timely updates on study ...

PharPoint Research, Inc

Project Analyst II

Durham, NC · On-site

A minimum of two years of Proposal and/or Contract development experience in a full service or data management Contract Research Organization or two to three years experience in Clinical Outsourcing ...

PHARPOINT RESEARCH INC

Project Analyst II

Durham, NC · On-site

A minimum of two years of Proposal and/or Contract development experience in a full service or data management Contract Research Organization or two to three years experience in Clinical Outsourcing ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract research in Raleigh, NC is $43.38, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.07 and $47.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Contract Research Associate, you need a background in life sciences or a related field, strong research methodology knowledge, and often a relevant degree (such as a BSc or MSc). Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, and data analysis tools like SPSS or SAS are typically required. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication are vital soft skills for coordinating studies and managing stakeholders. These abilities ensure high-quality, compliant research execution and reliable study outcomes within regulatory frameworks.

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Professionals in contract research often navigate tight deadlines, shifting client requirements, and the need to maintain strict regulatory compliance. Balancing multiple projects simultaneously and communicating effectively with both internal teams and external sponsors can be demanding. Proactively managing workload, staying organized, and maintaining clear, consistent communication with stakeholders are key strategies to overcome these challenges. Additionally, staying updated on industry regulations and leveraging project management tools can help ensure successful outcomes.

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Contract research refers to research services provided by an external organization, known as a Contract Research Organization (CRO), to other businesses, academic institutions, or government agencies. These services often include conducting clinical trials, laboratory testing, data analysis, or product development on a contractual basis. Contract research allows companies to access specialized expertise, reduce costs, and focus on their core activities while outsourcing complex or resource-intensive research tasks.
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Director of Preclinical Research

Director of Preclinical Research

CEDENT

Durham, NC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

The Client is seeking an experienced and high-agency individual to support the development of new treatments for Client, a rare bone cancer with no approved drug therapies. To date, we’ve developed a suite of research-enabling resources, funded or collaborated with over 120 researchers and companies, and launched our own research lab to support drug discovery and repurposing. Through these collective efforts, we’ve helped bring over 10 therapies into clinical trials for Client. With the goal of further increasing the pace of progress towards better treatments, we’re hiring a Director of Preclinical Research to help us pursue a growing number of research opportunities spanning resource development, target discovery, drug discovery, drug repurposing and translational research. In this position, you’ll play an instrumental role in enabling, supporting and driving research by:
  • Awarding and managing grants, guiding collaborations, and outsourcing internally-conceived projects
  • Developing, acquiring, and distributing research-enabling resources
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships and alliances with investigators, companies, and other stakeholders around the world
Position Overview
  • New, full-time position on the client research team
  • Position is office-based (not lab-based)
  • Travel 4-8 times per year for team meetings, collaborator/grantee visits and conferences
  • Reports to the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO)
  • Local or remote candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Preferred start date is August 2025
Responsibilities
Preclinical research grants:
  • Oversee our preclinical grants portfolio and manage the entire lifecycle of grantmaking activities, including RFP development, inviting/recruiting applicants, peer review, grant awards, and progress reporting
  • Review progress reports, attend progress update meetings, record notes, offer scientific feedback
  • Arm grantees with research-enabling resources, help them navigate barriers, identify opportunities for collaboration based on your bird’s eye view of the research ecosystem
Outsourced research projects:
  • Identify appropriate opportunities to outsource projects to contract research vendors to advance our goals
  • Oversee all aspects of the vendor management process including selection, project scoping, ensuring execution on time and on budget, and data analysis
  • Assist CSO with the in vivo evaluation of promising therapeutic concepts in Client mouse models to develop rationale for new clinical trials
Research resource management:
  • Oversee our repositories of models, biospecimens, and data, and manage associated vendors
  • Distribute models, biospecimens, and data in support of global research efforts
  • Identify and import new datasets or models developed by researchers into our repositories to facilitate resource centralization
  • Stimulate the development of new preclinical models to fill gaps in our current repository, including immunocompetent models
Alliance management and ecosystem development:
  • Assist CSO in forging and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders across our various research programs
  • Facilitate effective and efficient preclinical research collaborations with academic investigators and companies
  • Stimulate new research by recruiting investigators with relevant interests and capabilities and educating them about our research-enabling resources
  • Assist CSO in writing grant applications to support internal research
  • Develop new knowledge through attendance at relevant conferences, workshops, symposia, and staying up to date on the scientific literature
  • Help our Development and Engagement teams develop research-related updates for various constituents, donors and funders
  • Update and further develop content and resources on our website for researchers
Required Qualifications
  • PhD, MD, PharmD or equivalent degree in the biological sciences
  • At least 5 years of industry experience in oncology R&D
  • Prior experience building and maintaining strategic relationships with CROs, companies, and academic researchers to achieve research goals
  • Adept at navigating bureaucracies, can effectively persuade and influence external stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with research grants (writing, reviewing, and/or managing)
  • Highly organized, can effectively multitask and deliver results across multiple projects
  • High agency, proactive, takes initiative, makes decisions independently, escalates issues when appropriate
  • Must be legally authorized for employment in the U.S. We are not able to sponsor visas at this time
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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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