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Regional Site Director – Clinical Research | Phoenix, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; Las Vegas, NV

IMA Clinical Research is seeking a Regional Site Director to oversee daily clinical research operations across our Phoenix, AZ; Albuquerque, NM; and Las Vegas, NV sites. This role leads clinical research staff, supports study execution, and ensures site activities meet applicable regulations, study protocols, and quality standards.

Schedule & Travel

• Onsite, with flexible core hours aligned with local site operating hours

• Approximately 30% travel required across assigned sites

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across assigned sites to support efficient workflows and high-quality clinical research.

• Partner with the Clinical Operations Director on study management and regional operational priorities.

• Conduct protocol feasibility assessments and contribute to study budget development.

• Oversee participant recruitment, enrollment, study visits, and regulatory compliance.

• Recruit, train, mentor, and supervise clinical research staff.

• Monitor quality control practices and identify opportunities to improve site performance.

• Conduct annual performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.

• Lead regular staff meetings and training sessions to strengthen communication and collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced clinical education or credentials, such as RN, NP, PA, or a master’s degree, preferred

• At least three years of clinical research experience

• Prior leadership or team management experience required

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• Generous PTO, paid holidays, and a floating holiday

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Long-term and short-term disability coverage, FSA, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, and company-paid life and AD&D coverage

• Tax-free tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance

• Paid maternity and parental leave

The IMA Group is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The IMA Group provides evaluation and clinical research services through three divisions. Government Services supports local, state, and federal agencies with objective medical and psychological examinations and ancillary services. Payer Services provides evaluation and screening services for carriers, TPAs, public entities, and employers across workers’ compensation, disability, liability, and auto markets. Clinical Research conducts Phase II–IV clinical trials across multiple therapeutic areas through a nationwide network of sites and virtual capabilities. LI-RC1 #LI-ONSITE

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