Implementation Lead Jobs in Houston, TX

Posting Date

06/25/2026

Location: 2800 N Loop West Ste 800, Houston, Texas, 77092-8838, United States of America

This position will be responsible for managing the clinical trial start up process for both dialysis and non-dialysis clinical trials. Collaborates and liaises with interdepartmental team members (Business Development, Project Managers, regulatory, contracts/budget, operations, Quality) to enable a rapid clinical trial start-up, position sites for maximal success & financial return.

This will include:

• Deep Dive into the protocol with an assessment of implementation issues or areas of concern; provide recommendations, and partner with stakeholders for necessary resolution or action plans
• Input into and assessment of Budget and contract items identified as out of normal process
• Assessment of protocol requirements of 3rd party vendors and facilitation of the oversight and management of vendors for operationalization and financial stewardship of clinical trials
• Provide Clinical Trials Management System (Clinical Conductor) support
• Initiate the lead site process with the Group Regional Managers
• Design and provide recommendations on process improvement for all start up activities
• Oversee successful activation of sites from feasibility through activation process, key point of contact for both clients and sites

This position collaborates with operation management to identify and develop processes to meet and exceed study start-up and implementation goals. This position reports to the Director of Director of Clinical Operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Confirm completion of, and assist with, navigation of study start-up processes, across a site network, for all clinical trials
• Protocol assessment to identify barriers and challenges in implementation of the clinical trial including identification of third party vendors
• In conjunction with Quality/Integration team, conduct the protocol implementation process with potential or participating sites
• Budget and Contract assessment for each clinical trial to identify non-standard items that require special processes established for recognition of revenue or billing
• Supports the building of the clinical trial in the CTMS (clinical conductor) to ensure that the study set up & management captures appropriate study specific processes and non-standard billable items
• Work with both internal and external teams to ensure good communication regarding all start-up requirements and serve as escalation point for clients
• Advocate to clients to include as many DaVita sites on studies as possible
• Other duties as assigned

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

The Salary Range for the role is $91,000.00 - $133,700.00/year. If a candidate is hired, they will be paid at least the minimum wage according to their geographical jurisdiction and the exemption status for the position.

New York Exempt: New York City and Long Island: $66,300.00/year, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $66,300.00/year, Remainder of New York state: $62,353.20/year

New York Non-exempt: New York City and Long Island: $17.00/hour, Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties: $17.00/hour, Remainder of New York state: $16.00/hour

Washington Exempt: $80,168.40/year

Washington Non-exempt: Bellingham: $19.13/hour, Burien: $21.63/hour, Everett: $20.77/hour, Unincorporated King County: $20.82/hour, Renton: $21.57/hour, Seattle: $21.30/hour, Tukwila: $21.65/hour, Remainder of Washington state: $17.13/hour

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

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