Clinical Research Director Jobs in New York
Clinical Research Director jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in pharmaceutical development, academic medical research, and health system clinical operations, with openings at every level from newly promoted associate director through senior executive. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, with additional demand in White Plains and Stony Brook, where organizations like Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Pfizer, and NewYork-Presbyterian anchor sustained demand. Oncology trial oversight, regulatory affairs leadership, and multi-site study coordination are the most consistently sought specializations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations is an integral member of the senior leadership team within the Clinical Protocol & Data Management (CPDM) Office of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC). The CPDM is a clinical resource of the HICCC that assists investigators and academic/research staff in developing oncology clinical trials and provides administrative resources and infrastructure to build and sustain investigator initiated, industry, and federally sponsored clinical research at the HICCC of P&S.
The Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations is an experienced professional who provides leadership and oversight of the daily activities of the CPDM Clinical Research Coordination, Data and Multicenter cores as well as assisting in the management of the direct care of patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center. Along with other members of the leadership team, the Assistant Director will assist the development of standards and guidance in order to maintain compliant and efficient clinical trials operations. This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Research Operations.
Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Personnel Management
- Monitors, directs, and supervises staff in a manner that facilitates efficient level of operations.
- Serve as a role model and resource to other members of the office.
- Meets regularly with direct reports.
- Perform and reviews Performance appraisals.
- Provides counseling or performance improvement plans as needed.
- In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Research Operations evaluate, plan and manage appropriate coverage of disease teams and multicenter core.
- Manages tracking of time and attendance.
- Manages and evaluates employee’s orientation and ongoing training.
Administrative
- Participate in CPDM leadership and other cancer center committees as assigned. Member of the CPDM executive and leadership committee.
- Participate in cancer center wide and other committees.
- Develop and promote a structure that will increase efficiency and streamline processes.
- Assigns the Clinical coordination, Regulatory and Multicenter core to appropriate committees per their job description.
- Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational standardization.
- Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the strategic plan for the organization and for clinical research.
- Effectively communicate (written & oral) across the organization. Communicate and escalate unresolved issues at the appropriate time to the appropriate level of management.
- Identify and initiate improvements, tools, processes, and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work.
- Support efforts to recruit and maintain adequate number of competent staff to conduct clinical research in compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements.
- Work cohesively with the Medical Director, Investigators and CPDM staff to assure compliant conduct of research protocols.
Research Management
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for all oncology clinical research functions designed to ensure that clinical trials at HICCC are carried out in compliance with applicable institutional, federal, and state regulations. These include those promulgated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Joint Commission.
- Develop and oversee programs for subject recruitment and retention.
- Oversees multicenter trials program including all sub-site management, auditing/monitoring, specimen collection, budget negotiations invoicing/payments and research fund accounting.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
Finance Management
- Prepares and reviews detailed budgets for grant and contract applications, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with sponsor expectations. Builds multiyear financial models that project revenue, accrual targets, and staffing needs.
- Monitors, reports, and explains variances to approved budgets. Develops action plans and presents multiple financial scenarios to address gaps while still achieving departmental goals. Utilizes forecasting tools to anticipate shortfalls and opportunities.
- Develop and implements strategies to ensure the financial health and sustainability of both individual studies and the department as a whole. Aligns financial planning with institutional goals, long-term growth projections, and portfolio diversification strategies.
- Oversee compliance with all funding agencies to assure that all required information is maintained and reported on a regular basis while identifying, analyzing and correcting any discrepancies.
- Monitor, report and explain variances to approved budget; address variances and present alternatives for achieving the goals.
- Manages and optimizes service center charge-back models for the Coordinator Core, working closely with the Finance Team and the Director of Clinical Research Operations. Develops metrics to evaluate cost-effectiveness and sustainability of these models.
- Serve as a liaison with internal partners in research such as the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Science.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline financial processes through technology integration (e.g., dashboards, automation tools, financial trackers). Implements best practices to reduce delays in invoicing, milestone payments, and fund reconciliation.
- Develops financial dashboards and reports for leadership, disease-based teams, and investigators, providing transparency into trial performance, fund balances, and resource utilization. Ensures decision-makers have timely, actionable financial insights.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education plus 5 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2-years Management experience.
- 5 years of Oncology Research experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Computer Skills: proficiency with MS Word programs and familiarity with Mac and PC platforms.
- CCRP/CCRC certification preferred but should be completed within 6 months of promotion.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations is an integral member of the senior leadership team within the Clinical Protocol & Data Management (CPDM) Office of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC). The CPDM is a clinical resource of the HICCC that assists investigators and academic/research staff in developing oncology clinical trials and provides administrative resources and infrastructure to build and sustain investigator initiated, industry, and federally sponsored clinical research at the HICCC of P&S.
The Assistant Director of Clinical Research Operations is an experienced professional who provides leadership and oversight of the daily activities of the CPDM Clinical Research Coordination, Data and Multicenter cores as well as assisting in the management of the direct care of patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center. Along with other members of the leadership team, the Assistant Director will assist the development of standards and guidance in order to maintain compliant and efficient clinical trials operations. This position reports directly to the Director of Clinical Research Operations.
Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Personnel Management
- Monitors, directs, and supervises staff in a manner that facilitates efficient level of operations.
- Serve as a role model and resource to other members of the office.
- Meets regularly with direct reports.
- Perform and reviews Performance appraisals.
- Provides counseling or performance improvement plans as needed.
- In collaboration with the Director of Clinical Research Operations evaluate, plan and manage appropriate coverage of disease teams and multicenter core.
- Manages tracking of time and attendance.
- Manages and evaluates employee’s orientation and ongoing training.
Administrative
- Participate in CPDM leadership and other cancer center committees as assigned. Member of the CPDM executive and leadership committee.
- Participate in cancer center wide and other committees.
- Develop and promote a structure that will increase efficiency and streamline processes.
- Assigns the Clinical coordination, Regulatory and Multicenter core to appropriate committees per their job description.
- Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational standardization.
- Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Support the strategic plan for the organization and for clinical research.
- Effectively communicate (written & oral) across the organization. Communicate and escalate unresolved issues at the appropriate time to the appropriate level of management.
- Identify and initiate improvements, tools, processes, and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work.
- Support efforts to recruit and maintain adequate number of competent staff to conduct clinical research in compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements.
- Work cohesively with the Medical Director, Investigators and CPDM staff to assure compliant conduct of research protocols.
Research Management
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for all oncology clinical research functions designed to ensure that clinical trials at HICCC are carried out in compliance with applicable institutional, federal, and state regulations. These include those promulgated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Joint Commission.
- Develop and oversee programs for subject recruitment and retention.
- Oversees multicenter trials program including all sub-site management, auditing/monitoring, specimen collection, budget negotiations invoicing/payments and research fund accounting.
- Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
Finance Management
- Prepares and reviews detailed budgets for grant and contract applications, ensuring accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with sponsor expectations. Builds multiyear financial models that project revenue, accrual targets, and staffing needs.
- Monitors, reports, and explains variances to approved budgets. Develops action plans and presents multiple financial scenarios to address gaps while still achieving departmental goals. Utilizes forecasting tools to anticipate shortfalls and opportunities.
- Develop and implements strategies to ensure the financial health and sustainability of both individual studies and the department as a whole. Aligns financial planning with institutional goals, long-term growth projections, and portfolio diversification strategies.
- Oversee compliance with all funding agencies to assure that all required information is maintained and reported on a regular basis while identifying, analyzing and correcting any discrepancies.
- Monitor, report and explain variances to approved budget; address variances and present alternatives for achieving the goals.
- Manages and optimizes service center charge-back models for the Coordinator Core, working closely with the Finance Team and the Director of Clinical Research Operations. Develops metrics to evaluate cost-effectiveness and sustainability of these models.
- Serve as a liaison with internal partners in research such as the Clinical Trials Office (CTO), Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA), the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and the Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Science.
- Identifies opportunities to streamline financial processes through technology integration (e.g., dashboards, automation tools, financial trackers). Implements best practices to reduce delays in invoicing, milestone payments, and fund reconciliation.
- Develops financial dashboards and reports for leadership, disease-based teams, and investigators, providing transparency into trial performance, fund balances, and resource utilization. Ensures decision-makers have timely, actionable financial insights.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education plus 5 years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2-years Management experience.
- 5 years of Oncology Research experience.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Computer Skills: proficiency with MS Word programs and familiarity with Mac and PC platforms.
- CCRP/CCRC certification preferred but should be completed within 6 months of promotion.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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Clinical Research Director Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Regeneron6
- Yeshiva University2
- Cepheid1
- Columbia University1
- New York Genome Center1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Science & Research4
- Education2
- Manufacturing1
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical research director jobs across New York.
- Advanced degree in life sciences, medicine, or a related clinical field required
- Minimum seven to ten years of clinical research experience with progressive leadership responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing Phase I through Phase IV clinical trials across multiple sites
- Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and IRB submission processes
- Experience building and managing cross-functional clinical operations or research teams
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Medidata Rave or Veeva Vault
Clinical Research Director Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical research director in New York?
Most clinical research directors in New York reach the role by combining a master's or doctoral degree in a life science, nursing, or public health field with years of hands-on trial management. New York has no state-issued license specific to clinical research directors, but many employers require or strongly prefer the ACRP Certified Clinical Research Professional or SOCRA CCRP credential. Candidates who have managed multi-site studies at major New York academic medical centers or contract research organizations tend to be most competitive.
Which companies hire clinical research directors in New York?
Employers hiring clinical research directors in New York right now include Regeneron, Yeshiva University, and Cepheid, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's concentration of major pharmaceutical headquarters, large academic medical systems, and contract research organizations makes it one of the most diverse hiring environments for this role in the country.
Which New York cities have the most clinical research director jobs?
The cities with the most clinical research director openings in New York are New York, Sleepy Hollow, and Tarrytown. New York City dominates due to its dense cluster of academic medical centers, pharmaceutical offices, and biotech firms, while other locations reflect the presence of large health systems or research campuses, such as Stony Brook University Hospital on Long Island, that generate consistent demand outside the five boroughs.
Are there remote clinical research director jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles, because clinical research directors spend much of their time on oversight, regulatory documentation, vendor management, and data review rather than direct patient contact. About 25% of clinical research director openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how sponsor-side and CRO-side director roles in particular can operate with minimal on-site presence. Roles tied to investigator sites or hands-on study activation tend to require in-person time.
How can I get hired as a clinical research director in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a clinical research coordinator or clinical trial associate role at a major New York academic medical center or contract research organization, then building toward management. Memorial Sloan Kettering, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Mount Sinai Health System regularly hire early-career research staff and promote from within. Earning the ACRP or SOCRA certification early signals commitment and gives candidates an edge when applying for senior coordinator or manager roles that lead directly to director-track positions.
Where can I find and apply to clinical research director jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to clinical research director jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current New York openings. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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