Associate Director Study Start-up

Amgen · Remote

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Clinical OperationsRemoteFull-time$182k–$213kCompany career page

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Role summary

Associate Director role overseeing clinical trial study start-up planning and execution across a global portfolio. Leads a team of managers to ensure timely, compliant trial launches while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What they're looking for

Pharma and clinical trial operations expertise
3+ years directly managing people or leading teams and projects
Bachelor's degree plus 9 years clinical execution experience (or equivalent combination)
Global team leadership and project management experience
Preferred: 7+ years life sciences industry experience with 5+ years at biotech/pharma

What you'll be doing

Lead and manage Study Start-up Managers team across multiple programs and therapeutic areas
Drive end-to-end study start-up planning and execution from global to local levels
Provide portfolio oversight of performance, resourcing, and delivery metrics with risk escalation
Build team capability through coaching, mentoring, and embedding best practices
Partner with functional leaders to strengthen capabilities and operational readiness organization-wide

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