Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organisation dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.

ROLE OBJECTIVES:

The Associate Director of Clinical Nursing Operations will oversee and manage nursing clinical research operations at the regional level. The Associate Director of Clinical Nursing Operations will support the Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations in delivering high-quality, patient-centric, decentralized clinical trial nursing services within their designated region. This role is responsible for overseeing daily clinical nursing operations, managing resources, and ensuring both operational and clinical excellence to align with global standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. As the Associate Director of Clinical Nursing Operations, you will act as a regional clinical leader responsible for driving operational execution, developing the nursing workforce, and implementing quality initiatives that adhere to federal, state, local, and sponsor guidelines. The role will foster collaboration among cross-functional teams within the global clinical operations nursing department and will be crucial in enhancing nursing capabilities and ensuring clinical compliance in your assigned region.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Lead and manage regional clinical nursing teams—including Clinical Managers and Resource Planners—to ensure high-quality decentralized trial delivery aligned with global standards and sponsor expectations.
• Collaborate with the Global Director to implement nursing strategies, processes, and quality standards within the region.
• Oversee execution of nursing operations including resource planning, recruitment, training, and performance management to meet study demands.
• Ensure all nursing activities comply with GCP, local regulations, and SOPs, fostering a culture of clinical excellence and zero tolerance for non-compliance.
• Act as the regional escalation point for clinical concerns, deviations, complaints, and adverse events, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
• Provide oversight for clinical incident investigations; lead high-risk cases with guidance, assurance, and regulatory alignment.
• Participate in client meetings and internal forums to offer nursing expertise, address challenges, and reinforce client confidence in services.
• Analyze study protocols with commercial teams to assess feasibility, determine nursing needs, and mitigate operational risks.
• Monitor regional nursing budgets and resource utilization, partnering with finance, HR, and the Global Director to maintain cost-efficiency and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement, mentor staff, support career development, track KPIs, manage vendor clinical performance, and embed best practices across nursing operations.
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