Clinical Research Director

Join the Southwest Women's Oncology Team:

Southwest Women's Oncology Team (SWWO) is rapidly growing and looking for a dedicated and driven Clinical Research Director  to join their high-performance team. SWWO's integrated group of healthcare professionals provides expert, compassionate care and delivers curative outcomes for their patients. With a focus on advanced surgical techniques, clinical trials, and patient advocacy, SWWO is uniquely positioned as a private practice with state-of-the-art resources and strong institutional partnerships.

This Role includes:

• Build, scale, and manage the clinical research vertical within SWWO, developing long-term strategy, infrastructure, and resourcing plans.
• Partner with the Executive Team to align research strategy with organizational goals.
• Evaluate new research opportunities and develop business cases for study selection, site expansion, and partnerships.

• Lead the full lifecycle of clinical trials, including feasibility, start-up, recruitment, execution, monitoring, and close-out.
• Oversee study budgets, billing compliance, and financial performance; ensure accurate reporting and forecasting.
• Maintain compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, NIH, and institutional requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for research operations.

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Data Specialists, and support staff.
• Create a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management for the research team.

• Serve as primary liaison for sponsors, CROs, investigators, and regulatory agencies.
• Support Principal Investigators in protocol execution and ensure appropriate documentation and data integrity.
• Represent SWWO in research networks, professional associations, and at industry conferences.

• Ensure all research is conducted ethically and adheres to institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee audit readiness and corrective action processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and new technologies to optimize research operations.

Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively communicate and create a high-performance environment.
• Proven leadership experience in clinical research within oncology or a complex medical setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and manage a research program or site.
• Strong business and financial acumen; experience with clinical research budgeting, billing, and contracts.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of GCP, FDA, and clinical research compliance standards.
• Ability to coordinate therapeutic phase II-IV drug or device trials.
• Be adaptable, flexible, and able to change as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a health science, life science, or related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of clinical research experience, including 5+ years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Certification (CCRP, CCRC, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading oncology clinical trials highly desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed.

Our Dream Teammate will have access to:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401K
• High-Performance Concierge Culture
• Performance Center: Full AI gym suite, recovery modalities, group fitness classes, body composition tracking, and state-of-the-art aesthetic modalities.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico