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Strategic Growth Director

Tampa, FL ยท On-site

$140 - $180/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

SSU is currently recruiting for a Strategic Growth Director to join our team and work in our corporate office in Fayetteville, N.C. Primary Responsibilities: The Strategic Growth Director serves as a ...

$12K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Unit Overview The San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) provides centralized administrative and transactional functions for CSUEB, SFSU, and SSU, creating a unified, cost-effective operational ...

$12K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Unit Overview The San Francisco Bay Region Network (SFBRN) provides centralized administrative and transactional functions for CSUEB, SFSU, and SSU, creating a unified, cost-effective operational ...

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How much do ssu jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for ssu in Florida is $77,759.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,200.00 and $110,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SSU?

An SSU (Site Start-Up) job typically involves managing the initiation phase of clinical trials, ensuring that all regulatory, ethical, and contractual requirements are met before a study begins. Professionals in this role coordinate site selection, contract negotiations, ethics committee submissions, and regulatory approvals. They work closely with sponsors, clinical research organizations (CROs), and study sites to streamline the startup process. Strong project management and regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the SSU position?

To excel as a Site Start-Up (SSU) Specialist, you need a solid understanding of clinical research regulations, project management skills, and experience with start-up processes for clinical trials. Familiarity with regulatory submission systems, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), and specific certifications in clinical research (such as SOCRA or ACRP) are highly valued. Strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for managing multiple projects and liaising with stakeholders. These competencies ensure that clinical study sites are activated efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule.

What are some typical challenges that Site Start-Up (SSU) specialists face during clinical trial initiation?

Site Start-Up (SSU) Specialists often encounter challenges such as navigating complex regulatory requirements, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and managing tight project timelines. Delays with ethics committee approvals, contract negotiations, or submission discrepancies can impact study launch dates. Success in this role requires adaptability, proactive problem-solving, and strong communication with both internal teams and external partners, such as investigators and site staff. By anticipating issues and staying detail-oriented, SSU Specialists help clinical trials get off to a smooth, compliant start.

Infographic showing various Ssu job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $77,759 per year, or $37.4 per hour.

Strategic Growth Director

Strategic Solutions Unlimited

Tampa, FL โ€ข On-site

$140 - $180/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Strategic Solutions Unlimited, Inc. (SSU) is a defense industry-based company, that is veteran owned and operated by military-minded professionals with decades of special operations and intelligence experience, focused on enabling the warfighter, or servicing government organizations and the commercial sector. Domestically or internationally, SSU provides a large business experience as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB).

SSU is currently recruiting for a Strategic Growth Director to join our team and work in our corporate office in Fayetteville, N.C.

Primary Responsibilities:

The Strategic Growth Director serves as a senior leader responsible for identifying, shaping, and executing long-term growth opportunities for Strategic Solutions Unlimited (SSU). Reporting directly to the COO, this role integrates strategic planning, business development, customer success, regional leadership, and operational coordination to expand SSUโ€™s market presence and revenue growth. The position establishes and leads SSUโ€™s Tampa, Florida regional presence and serves as SSUโ€™s strategic representative in the Tampa Bay region, building customer relationships, supporting project execution, expanding partnerships, and developing long-term growth strategies aligned with company objectives.

  • Develop and maintain a strategic growth plan supporting revenue expansion, market diversification, and geographic growth.
  • Identify emerging opportunities in defense, federal, state, local government, and commercial sectors.
  • Work closely with the COO, CEO, senior leaders, and Business Development team to prioritize growth initiatives.
  • Build and maintain executive-level relationships with customers, partners, industry associations, and stakeholders.
  • Support capture planning, opportunity qualification, proposal development, and pursuit strategies.
  • Establish and grow SSUโ€™s presence in the Tampa Bay region and broader Florida market.
  • Provide executive oversight and customer engagement for projects and contracts within assigned geographic areas.
  • Monitor industry trends, customer requirements, competitive positioning, and acquisition forecasts.
  • Identify partnership, teaming, subcontracting, and joint-venture opportunities.
  • Support customer success efforts to strengthen relationships, improve retention, and generate follow-on work.
  • Coordinate with operations, construction, modular structures, and mission support teams to ensure successful delivery.
  • Represent SSU at conferences, trade shows, association events, and customer engagements.
Qualifications:
  • Must be willing to travel up to 25%
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant Program Management, acquisitions or business development/ sales capture experience in the government and/or private sector
  • Experience in shaping and capturing complex training and services contracts.
  • Knowledge in defense acquisitions and scaling large Program of Record defense program growth, either from Government or industry experience
  • Understanding of requirements generation, acquisition strategy development, programming, planning, and budgeting cycles
  • Ability to build, adapt, and implement new and innovative approaches to market
  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced, highly entrepreneurial, and creative environment
  • Ability to identify, establish and use important customer relationships with senior level officials and program stakeholders within defense and intelligence community to drive capability adoption
  • Excellent writing, communication skills with experience briefing senior executives and customers
Benefits include:
  • 401K Matching
  • PTO and Holiday
  • Full Medical Insurance
  • Referral Bonus Program

SSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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