Clinical Research, Director, Clinical Research, Study Operations at Castle Biosciences

Phoenix, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Oversight, Clinical Research, Study Operations, Audit Readiness, Regulatory Compliance, Cross-functional Collaboration, Portfolio Management, Resource Forecasting, Long-range Planning, Process Innovation, Operational Excellence, GCP, Quality Systems, Data Delivery, Supervision

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Castle Biosciences Earns "Top Workplaces USA Award" for Phoenix, Pittsburgh, and Friendswood! Learn more at www.CastleBiosciences.com Castle Biosciences Inc. is growing, and we are looking to hire a full-time Director, Clinical Research, Study Operations working from our Friendswood, TX, Pittsburgh, PA or Phoenix, AZ office location, with a start date of May 15, 2026. Why Castle Biosciences? Exceptional Benefits Package: Excellent Annual Salary + 35% Bonus Potential 20 Accrued PTO Days Annually + 10 Paid Holidays 401K with 100% Company Match up to 6% 3 Health Care Plan Options + Company HSA Contribution Company Stock Grant Upon Hire A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A Director, Clinical Research, Study Operations The Director provides leadership, oversight, and direction to Associate Directors, Project Managers, and clinical research staff to ensure high-quality execution of clinical studies, audit readiness, and alignment with R&D timelines and corporate goals. This role partners cross-functionally with R&D, Program Management, Study Development, Quality & Compliance, Medical Affairs, Marketing, Managed Care, and external sites to accelerate study start-up, optimize enrollment, and maintain regulatory compliance. The Director oversees a portfolio of clinical studies, forecasts resource and portfolio needs based on a 1-3 year roadmap, and drives long-range planning, process innovation, and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include establishing standards for site start-up, ensuring compliance with GCP and quality frameworks, partnering on continuous improvement initiatives, supervising Associate Directors, and ensuring high-quality data delivery to support analyses, publications, regulatory submissions, and broader evidence needs. REQUIREMENTS Advanced degree, required. 8 years of successful experience in the healthcare or clinical research field with progressive leadership responsibilities. Proven track record of managing multi-study portfolios across multiple therapeutic areas or modalities. Expertise in GCP, regulatory requirements, quality systems, and FDA expectations. Strong organizational leadership, communication, and cross functional collaboration skills. *Please see the full job description at the end of the job ad. SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week, exempt position, working from the Friendswood, TX, Pittsburgh, PA or Phoenix, AZ office location. READY TO JOIN OUR BIOTECH TEAM? We truly appreciate your time. If this feels like the right opportunity for you, we'd love for you to complete our mobile-friendly application. We're excited to learn more about you and look forward to connecting soon! Castle Biosciences Awards and Research Developments! WORK AUTHORIZATION All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Currently, Castle Biosciences does not sponsor H-1B visas, OPT, or employment-related visas. ABOUT CASTLE BIOSCIENCES INC. At Castle, it all comes down to people. After all, disease doesn't just happen - it happens to people. We believe that disease management and treatment decisions can be better informed through a person's unique biology, which is revealed through the scientific rigor of our innovative, laboratory-developed tests. We are committed to empowering healthcare providers and patients with the goal of improved outcomes. Every employee at Castle has an impact on patient care, and we work to ensure that everyone finds their work to be both challenging and rewarding. We behave with integrity and treat our colleagues with respect and kindness. Our culture fosters an environment of trust, transparency, and collaboration. We prioritize and encourage internal growth and professional development. Castle Biosciences is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail ReasonableAccommodationsRequest@castlebiosciences.com. This email was created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response. ** No third-party recruiters, please

Responsibilities

The Director provides leadership and direction to clinical research staff to ensure high-quality execution of clinical studies, audit readiness, and alignment with R&D timelines and corporate goals. This role oversees a portfolio of clinical studies, drives long-range planning, and establishes standards for site start-up and compliance.