Hiring: Executive Director, Global Site & Study Operations, Americas Company: BioSpace Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 10:23:45 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : GCP About the job Experience: •15+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or clinical research organizations. Required Skills: •Oversees countries and regions within the Americas including US, Canda, and LATAM. •Operates at an enterprise leadership level and is expected to combine portfolio-level strategic leadership, operational accountability, people leadership, and cross-functional influence. •Initiation, management, quality, and completion of Phase I-IV clinical trials in the region, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery in compliance with ICH-GCP, regulatory requirements, and company policies. •Guiding the organization on modern site-monitoring approaches and associated resource strategies. •Represent the region and/or GSSO in enterprise forums, providing insights that inform portfolio, program, and study-planning decisions •Build and develop a high-performing Country/Hub head team as strategic leaders, creating a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence in their regions. •Champion innovation and continuous improvement in start-up approaches, embedding digital solutions, predictive analytics, and harmonized ways of working across the global portfolio. •Leadership and Delivery Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, medicine, or a related discipline required; advanced degree preferred. •Extensive clinical operations and study management experience across multiple phases of clinical development. •Significant leadership experience managing managers and/or large, geographically distributed clinical operations organizations, inclusive of a monitoring organization. •Demonstrated experience overseeing complex global or regional clinical trial portfolios. •Demonstrated experience with CRO/vendor governance, outsourcing models, budget management, and resource planning. •Track record of leading organizational change and improving clinical operations performance. •Strong knowledge of ICH-GCP, clinical development processes, and applicable regulatory requirements. Experience supporting regulatory inspections and clinical quality management. •Inspire: Create a connected, inclusive, and inspiring work environment that empowers talent to thrive •Accelerate: Enable speed that matches the urgency of patient needs by encouraging progress over perfection •Integrate: Connect the dots to amplify the collective power of Amgen to drive results for patients, staff, and shareholders Compensation: •$263,760 - $356,852 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!