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Clinical Trials Site Director – Multiple Locations Nationwide

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Experience leading operations within a clinical research site or healthcare environment practice
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams
  • A track record of driving performance, including patient recruitment, study execution, and financial outcomes
  • Operational and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and site-level metrics

Responsibilities

  • Drive site performance and lead cross-functional teams
  • Ensure successful execution of clinical trials in a compliant, patient-centered environment
  • Partner closely with investigators, sponsors, and internal teams to deliver studies on time and within budget
  • Develop site teams, improve processes, and scale operations as the organization grows

Key facts

  • Remote from: Andorra
  • Full time
  • English

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration

About the company

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Headlands Research

Medical Diagnostics & Laboratories

Headlands Research is a leading globally integrated site organization with a mission to improve patients’ lives by advancing innovative medical therapies. Headlands Research is comprised of the highest quality dedicated and embedded research centers across North America. Our investigators and sites have completed 5,000+ Phase I-IV trials to date in various TA areas including but not limited to Allergy, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, Immunology, Infectious Disease Prophylaxis and Treatment, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Neurology. Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pediatrics, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Plastic Surgery, Preventive Medicine, Psychiatry, Urology and Vaccine.

Company details

Company typeScaleup
IndustryMedical Diagnostics & Laboratories
Company size201 - 500

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Job description

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

 

About the Opportunity

We’re always interested in connecting with experienced clinical research leaders who are passionate about building high-performing sites and advancing patient access to clinical trials.

This general interest posting is designed for Site Directors who may not see a current opening that aligns with their location—but who would like to be considered for future leadership opportunities across our growing network of clinical research sites nationwide.

Our Site Directors play a critical role in driving site performance, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials in a compliant, patient-centered environment.


Our Process

When you apply to this posting, your profile is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and kept on file for current and upcoming opportunities. As new roles open, we proactively match candidates based on location preference, specialty, prior research experience, and leadership interest. If a role aligns with your background and goals, a recruiter will reach out directly to begin a conversation.


What Site Director Roles Look Like at Our Company

Site Directors are responsible for the overall performance of a clinical research site, including operational execution, team leadership, patient recruitment, and financial outcomes.

This role partners closely with investigators, sponsors, and internal teams to ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory requirements. Site Directors also play a key role in developing site teams, improving processes, and scaling operations as we continue to grow.


Who We’re Looking For

We welcome interest from professionals who bring:

  • Experience leading operations within a clinical research site or healthcare environment practice
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and retain high-performing teams
  • A track record of driving performance, including patient recruitment, study execution, and financial outcomes
  • Operational and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets and site-level metrics
  • A commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety
  • The ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, sponsors, and cross-functional partners
  • Experience in clinical research is strongly preferred.

Why Join our Network

  • Opportunity to lead and shape the performance of a clinical research site
  • Direct impact on expanding patient access to innovative therapies
  • Support from centralized infrastructure, including regulatory, recruitment, and business development teams
  • The ability to grow within a rapidly expanding, multi-site organization
  • A mission-driven environment focused on quality, patients, and innovation

Ready to Start the Conversation?

If you’re interested in learning more about Site Director opportunities within clinical research—now or in the future—we invite you to apply here. Our Talent Acquisition team looks forward to connecting when the right opportunity arises.

 

 

 

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind. 

Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Need Assistance?

Headlands Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact recruiting@headlandsresearch.com for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

 

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