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Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as an Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead based remotely reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Operations.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
GOALS:
- Develop and lead the program-level operational strategy and planning on assigned programs in close collaboration with our strategic partners and other vendors.
- Represent Clinical Operations at the Global Program Team (GPT) and partner with Global Clinical Lead to lead the Clinical Sub Team (CST) accountable for the development and execution of the CDP.
- Provide program-level sponsor’s operational oversight of our strategic partners and other vendors to ensure the effective execution of the clinical studies on time, with high quality and within agreed budget.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Accountable to the GPT for the translation of the CDP into an optimal operational strategy and plan. Ensures assessment of various scenarios operational for optimal execution of the CDP. Maintain close communication with the Global Program Leader and Global Clinical Lead to ensure expectations and activities are aligned.
- On assigned clinical programs, develop and lead the clinical program operational strategy in close collaboration with the Clinical Operations Managers (COMs), strategic partners, CROs, and other vendors.
- Serve as the point of escalation for the COMs for issues that can’t be resolved at the study level. Collaborate with COMs and cross-functional counterparts to oversee the performance of activities assigned to our strategic partners, CROs, and other vendors.
- Responsible for budget planning and accountable for external spend related to clinical program execution. Works closely with COMs, Global Program Manager (GPM), and Finance to ensure on a regular basis that budgets, enrolment, and gaiting are accurate.
- Responsible for participating in strategic cross-functional initiatives for process and/or business improvements.
- Communicates program status and issues to ensure timely decision-making by senior management.
- May participate in Business Development/in-licensing/alliances evaluations by providing operational due diligence.
- Review and provide expert clinical operations input into clinical documents related to the drug development process and into preparation for key regulatory meetings as appropriate.
- Leads Clinical Operations aspects of inspection readiness activities and acts as subject matter expert during regulatory inspections.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional strategic initiatives and process improvement.
- Actively seek new ways of working more efficiently to meet the needs of clinical development.
- Demonstrate advanced Takeda Leadership Behaviors and act as a role model for Takeda´s values.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
10 or more years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, including 7 or more years clinical study/project management.
Experience must include early phase clinical studies/Phase 2 studies or later phase global programs.
Experience in more than one therapeutic area is highly desired.
Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EU CTD, and ICH GCP.
Awareness of local country requirements is also required
Demonstrated excellence in program management, including scenario assessment, risk assessment and contingency planning
Demonstrated excellent matrix leadership and communication skills
Able to influence without authority
Excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Entrepreneurial and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks outside the box; challenge the status quo
Pragmatic and willing to drive and support change
Is comfortable with ambiguity
Embody a culture of continual improvement and innovation; promote knowledge sharing
Fluent business English (oral and written)
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Massachusetts - VirtualU.S. Base Salary Range:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Massachusetts - VirtualWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.#LI-Remote
By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.
Job Description
Are you looking for a patient-focused, innovation-driven company to inspire you and empower you to shine? Join us as an Associate Director, Clinical Operations Program Lead based remotely reporting to the Senior Director, Clinical Operations.
At Takeda, we are transforming the pharmaceutical industry through our R&D-driven market leadership and being a values-led company. To do this, we empower our people to work towards their potential through life-changing work. Certified as a Global Top Employer, we offer stimulating careers, and work toward excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our global teams are united by an unwavering commitment to provide Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
Here, you will be a necessary contributor to our inspiring, bold mission.
GOALS:
- Develop and lead the program-level operational strategy and planning on assigned programs in close collaboration with our strategic partners and other vendors.
- Represent Clinical Operations at the Global Program Team (GPT) and partner with Global Clinical Lead to lead the Clinical Sub Team (CST) accountable for the development and execution of the CDP.
- Provide program-level sponsor’s operational oversight of our strategic partners and other vendors to ensure the effective execution of the clinical studies on time, with high quality and within agreed budget.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Accountable to the GPT for the translation of the CDP into an optimal operational strategy and plan. Ensures assessment of various scenarios operational for optimal execution of the CDP. Maintain close communication with the Global Program Leader and Global Clinical Lead to ensure expectations and activities are aligned.
- On assigned clinical programs, develop and lead the clinical program operational strategy in close collaboration with the Clinical Operations Managers (COMs), strategic partners, CROs, and other vendors.
- Serve as the point of escalation for the COMs for issues that can’t be resolved at the study level. Collaborate with COMs and cross-functional counterparts to oversee the performance of activities assigned to our strategic partners, CROs, and other vendors.
- Responsible for budget planning and accountable for external spend related to clinical program execution. Works closely with COMs, Global Program Manager (GPM), and Finance to ensure on a regular basis that budgets, enrolment, and gaiting are accurate.
- Responsible for participating in strategic cross-functional initiatives for process and/or business improvements.
- Communicates program status and issues to ensure timely decision-making by senior management.
- May participate in Business Development/in-licensing/alliances evaluations by providing operational due diligence.
- Review and provide expert clinical operations input into clinical documents related to the drug development process and into preparation for key regulatory meetings as appropriate.
- Leads Clinical Operations aspects of inspection readiness activities and acts as subject matter expert during regulatory inspections.
- Lead or participate in cross-functional strategic initiatives and process improvement.
- Actively seek new ways of working more efficiently to meet the needs of clinical development.
- Demonstrate advanced Takeda Leadership Behaviors and act as a role model for Takeda´s values.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree or international equivalent required, Life Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
10 or more years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research organization, including 7 or more years clinical study/project management.
Experience must include early phase clinical studies/Phase 2 studies or later phase global programs.
Experience in more than one therapeutic area is highly desired.
Expertise in global regulatory and compliance requirements for clinical research, including but not limited to US CFR, EU CTD, and ICH GCP.
Awareness of local country requirements is also required
Demonstrated excellence in program management, including scenario assessment, risk assessment and contingency planning
Demonstrated excellent matrix leadership and communication skills
Able to influence without authority
Excellent teamwork, communication, organizational, interpersonal, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Entrepreneurial and innovative; takes measured risks; thinks outside the box; challenge the status quo
Pragmatic and willing to drive and support change
Is comfortable with ambiguity
Embody a culture of continual improvement and innovation; promote knowledge sharing
Fluent business English (oral and written)
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Massachusetts - VirtualU.S. Base Salary Range:
$154,400.00 - $242,550.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Massachusetts - VirtualWorker Type
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type
RegularTime Type
Full timeJob Exempt
Yes It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.#LI-Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote associate director clinical operations jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, nursing, or a related clinical field
- Five or more years of clinical trial management experience across multiple phases
- Deep knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines, FDA regulations, and clinical operations SOPs
- Experience managing CROs, investigator sites, and cross-functional study teams
- Proficiency with clinical trial management systems such as Veeva Vault or Medidata Rave
- Strong budget oversight, resource planning, and risk mitigation experience across concurrent studies
Tips for Your Remote Associate Director Clinical Operations Job Search
Quantify your trial portfolio on your resume
Hiring managers want to see the number of Phase I through IV trials you've overseen, the therapeutic areas involved, and the size of the site networks you managed. Replace vague responsibility statements with concrete scope so your experience reads at the right level.
Tailor your resume to each sponsor type
A pharma sponsor prioritizes GCP compliance and FDA submission readiness, while a CRO values throughput, client management, and multi-study oversight. Adjust which accomplishments you lead with depending on whether the employer runs its own pipeline or manages trials for clients.
Target openings by therapeutic area first
Associate director clinical operations roles in oncology, rare disease, and CNS attract narrower candidate pools than general listings, which means less competition if your background matches. Filter your search by indication before filtering by company size or location.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate director clinical operations openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership example for interviews
Interviewers at this level consistently ask how you've aligned clinical, regulatory, data management, and biostatistics teams under a single timeline. Have a specific trial ready where you resolved a cross-functional bottleneck, and walk through your decision-making rather than the outcome alone.
Negotiate start date and study assignment together
At the associate director level, the study you inherit on day one shapes your first year of performance reviews. When an offer is extended, it's reasonable to ask which programs you'd be assigned to and whether there's flexibility on timing if a trial is mid-enrollment.
Remote Associate Director Clinical Operations Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote associate director clinical operations job?
Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote associate director clinical operations employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.
Which companies hire remote associate director clinical operationss?
Employers currently hiring remote associate director clinical operationss include Whatnot, Mission Lane, and Ryder System, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote associate director clinical operations roles.
Can you get a remote associate director clinical operations job with no experience?
Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote associate director clinical operations openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.
Do you need a degree for remote associate director clinical operations jobs?
Not always. Many employers hire remote associate director clinical operationss on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote associate director clinical operations roles.
Which industries hire the most remote associate director clinical operationss?
Most remote associate director clinical operations openings sit in Technology & Software, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire associate director clinical operationss remotely most consistently.
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