Clinical Research Director

at  Sunstone Therapies

Sunstone Therapies is the leader in the delivery of psychedelic-assisted therapy in the medical setting, focusing on the development and implementation of clinical trials today, and moving towards clinical delivery if and when therapies are approved. Right now, we have two sites with roughly 30 employees (not including trainee therapists)- looking to build our team and expand to 2 more sites in the next 2 years. At Sunstone, our culture centers on love and rigor, prioritizing whole-person healing for all. To be successful in this role in this growth stage start-up, the candidate must be a detail-oriented self-starter and problem solver. They should be able to quickly shift projects and priorities to meet emerging needs, collaborate across departments, and align their approach with Suntone’s values. Join us in making a profound impact in the realm of therapeutic research!

DESCRIPTION

This is a unique role responsible for leading the clinical research pipeline, financial sustainability and growth strategy of the clinical research program. With limited supervision, the Clinical Research Director is responsible for pre-award activities including site marketing, feasibility surveys, study start up, contract and budget negotiation, pre-study builds within systems, and initial development of additional Sunstone sites. This role will also lead research legal and financial operations to maximize revenue and minimize cost, including selection and maintenance of tech stack to support the needs of the program.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• College degree: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Industry Experience: At least 10 years of experience in the clinical research or regulatory industry, with preferred expertise in oncology, immunology, behavioral health, or multi-disciplinary clinical trials. At least 3+ years of experience managing teams, with a focus on building cohesive and high-performing research groups.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the regulatory environment, with the ability to provide oversight and ensure compliance.
• Financial Acumen: Strong skills in clinical trial risk mitigation, contract negotiation, budgeting, and financial oversight.
• Process Development: Proven ability to build and enhance clinical research processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional negotiation, influencing, and organizational skills, with a track record of fostering strong partnerships with stakeholders and clients.
• Project Management: Capable of managing a full workload across multiple projects, prioritizing effectively with attention to detail and enthusiasm.
• Innovative Problem-Solver: Creative self-starter with a lean mindset, thriving in startup environments and adept at solving complex challenges in mental health.
• Conscious Leadership: Committed to leading with kindness, curiosity, and accountability.
• Adaptability: Flexible and open-minded, able to embrace shifting priorities and new learnings.
• Technical Proficiency: Tech-savvy with a strategic perspective on site-level operational technology to enhance efficiency.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

A large percentage of time performing computer work is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please refer the Job description for details