Director of Clinical Operations

Director of Clinical Operations

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $184,000-$249,400 (USD) + Competitive Bonus + Pre-IPO Equity

Company Summary: Join a pioneering clinical-stage biotech company harnessing machine learning and high-throughput biology to revolutionize drug discovery. Backed by significant Series D funding, you'll lead clinical operations from IND through pivotal trials-driving innovation, operational excellence, and faster delivery of transformative therapies. With a robust pipeline spanning multiple preclinical programs and therapeutic areas, this is your opportunity to shape smarter trial designs, inspire cross-functional teams, and accelerate development at scale.

The Director of Clinical Operations will be responsible for:

• Take charge of planning, launching, and managing clinical studies, ensuring they progress smoothly from early-stage testing to late-phase validation.
• Influence the broader clinical roadmap by introducing forward-thinking tools, refining workflows, and championing smarter, faster ways to run trials.
• Offer deep operational insight to guide study planning, documentation, and execution, ensuring scientific rigor and regulatory alignment.
• Lead with vision-coaching clinical staff, fostering collaboration, and building strong alliances with both internal teams and external partners.

The Director of Clinical Operations should have the following qualifications:

• Possesses a strong academic foundation in life sciences or healthcare, equipping them to navigate complex clinical landscapes with confidence.
• Brings a decade of hands-on experience in clinical operations, including recent leadership roles in fast-paced biotech settings where adaptability and cross-functional collaboration are key.
• Has deep, sponsor-side experience managing early-phase oncology studies, with a sharp understanding of the nuances and demands of Phase 1 and 2 trials.
• Demonstrates fluency in global clinical regulations and a history of guiding teams through efficient, compliant trial execution-while building strong partnerships across stakeholders.

If you are interested in the Director of Clinical Operations role, email me: misty.deguzman@epmscientific.com