Director, Clinical Operations at Heartflow

Santa Rosa, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

260000.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Research, Project Management, Attention to Detail, Team Management, Regulatory Compliance, Budget Management, Communication Skills, CRO Management, Process Improvement, Cardiovascular Research, Microsoft Office, Google Tools, Risk Mitigation, Enrollment Projections, Study Documentation, Study Start-up Activities

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Heartflow is a medical technology company advancing the diagnosis and management of coronary artery disease, the #1 cause of death worldwide, using cutting-edge technology. The flagship product—an AI-driven, non-invasive cardiac test supported by the ACC/AHA Chest Pain Guidelines called the Heartflow FFRCT Analysis—provides a color-coded, 3D model of a patient’s coronary arteries indicating the impact blockages have on blood flow to the heart. Heartflow is the first AI-driven non-invasive integrated heart care solution across the CCTA pathway that helps clinicians identify stenoses in the coronary arteries (RoadMap™Analysis), assess coronary blood flow (FFRCT Analysis), and characterize and quantify coronary atherosclerosis (Plaque Analysis). Our pipeline of products is growing and so is our team; join us in helping to revolutionize precision heartcare. Heartflow is a publicly traded company (HTFL) that has received international recognition for exceptional strides in healthcare innovation, is supported by medical societies around the world, cleared for use in the US, UK, Europe, Japan and Canada, and has been used for more than 400,000 patients worldwide. The Director, Clinical Operations is responsible for the oversight and management of all clinical operational activities. The Director will interact well with the HeartFlow Clinical Research staff and collaborate effectively with HeartFlow onsite and field staff, clinical research coordinators, principal investigators, and vendors to ensure clinical studies meet or exceed timelines and maintain high quality standards. The Director will have demonstrated experience with clinical research study execution, exceptional organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced start-up culture. Job Responsibilities: Leads team of clinical trial professionals Participates in clinical research activities including management of clinical study sites, management of study documentation, and completion of project management tasks Develops clinical trial and program timelines, enrollment projections, documents, and instructional materials in support of trial execution, including project, communication, monitoring, recruitment, risk mitigation, and contingency plans Conducts study start-up activities including the development of protocols, informed consent forms, source document worksheets, training presentations, etc. Reviews site regulatory documents (informed consents, IRB approvals, research agreements/budgets) to ensure compliance with study requirements and GCPs Maintains effective working relationships with investigators/investigational site research coordinators, and vendors including core labs and CROs Manage vendor and CRO activities, and track internal and external (CRO/vendor) project deliverables to ensure they remain within the timeline and budget Participates in and leads process improvement activities within the department and cross-functionally Manage clinical trial budgets and accounting Perform other duties, as necessary Some travel required Skills Needed: Ability to work in a smaller team environment with a willing, all hands on deck attitude Ability to manage multiple tasks and to be comfortable working in an environment with shifting priorities Incredible attention to detail, accuracy, and quality Able to effectively prioritize multiple projects Knowledge of ICH Guidelines, US FDA, and European clinical trial requirements and regulations Excellent written and oral English communication skills required Proficiency in computer programs and specifically in Microsoft office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and in Google tools including Sheets and Slides Educational Requirements & Work Experience: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science or health related field Demonstrated 10+ years minimum relevant experience required Experience managing a team required Experience managing a CRO required Experience in cardiovascular medical device clinical research a plus A reasonable estimate of the base salary compensation range is $210,000 to $260,000, cash bonus, and equity. #LI-Hybrid Heartflow is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Heartflow, including recruitment, hiring, training, relocation, promotion, and termination. Positions posted for Heartflow are not intended for or open to third party recruiters / agencies. Submission of any unsolicited resumes for these positions will be considered to be free referrals. Heartflow has become aware of a fraud where unknown entities are posing as Heartflow recruiters in an attempt to obtain personal information from individuals as part of our application or job offer process. Before providing any personal information to outside parties, please verify the following: A) all legitimate Heartflow recruiter email addresses end with “@heartflow.com” and B) the position described is found on our careers site at www.heartflow.com/about/careers/.

Responsibilities

The Director, Clinical Operations is responsible for the oversight and management of all clinical operational activities. This includes leading a team of clinical trial professionals and ensuring clinical studies meet or exceed timelines while maintaining high quality standards.