Director, Consulting

Company Information

At Advarra, we are passionate about making a difference in the world of clinical research and advancing human health. With a rich history rooted in ethical review services combined with innovative technology solutions and deep industry expertise, we are at the forefront of industry change. A market leader and pioneer, Advarra breaks the silos that impede clinical research, aligning patients, sites, sponsors, and CROs in a connected ecosystem to accelerate trials.

Company Culture

Our employees are the heart of Advarra. They are the key to our success and the driving force behind our mission and vision. Our values (Patient-Centric, Ethical, Quality Focused, Collaborative) guide our actions and decisions. Knowing the impact of our work on trial participants and patients, we act with urgency and purpose to advance clinical research so that people can live happier, healthier lives.

At Advarra, we seek to foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is treated with respect and diverse perspectives are embraced. Treating one another, our clients, and clinical trial participants with empathy and care are key tenets of our culture at Advarra; we are committed to creating a workplace where each employee is not only valued but empowered to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Job Overview Summary

The Director, Consulting has the responsibility, as assigned, to serve in a team leadership role, operate as a client liaison, and provide consultancy services as an individual or as part of an increasingly diverse consulting group for Advarra Consulting Client projects.  The Director will assist sites and institutions to design, optimize, and scale research operations across their organizations. This role will partner closely with research, technology, clinical, and operational stakeholders to improve efficiency, quality, and impact of clinical research programs. The ideal consultant brings a mix of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and deep expertise in research operations best practices.

The position is eligible to be home based which requires a self-provided designated workspace that is free from distractions and interruptions, as well as maintaining a high-speed internet connection. Position must maintain a goal of a billable utilization rate of 65% to ensure bonus eligibility.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Research Operations Strategy & Design

• Assess current research operations, workflows, tools, and governance models
• Design and implement scalable research operations frameworks aligned to organizational goals
• Establish best practices for research planning, intake, prioritization, and resourcing

Process Optimization & Execution

• Streamline end-to-end research workflows (intake, approvals, execution, reporting, archiving)
• Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), playbooks, and templates
• Improve cross-functional collaboration between research, information technology, compliance, and leadership

Tools, Systems & Infrastructure

• Evaluate and recommend research tools and platforms (e.g., participant recruitment and management, e-regulatory and e-consent tools, repositories, project tracking)
• Support implementation or optimization of research technology
• Define data management, documentation, and knowledge-sharing practices

Governance, Compliance & Quality

• Support research governance models, including ethics, compliance, and risk management where applicable
• Ensure research operations align with regulatory, privacy, and organizational standards
• Develop metrics and dashboards to measure research efficiency, impact, and quality

Stakeholder Enablement

• Act as a trusted advisor to research leaders and teams
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and change management efforts
• Enable teams to adopt new processes and ways of working effectively

Internally at Advarra

• Partner with Consulting leadership in the oversight of Consulting Services provided to Clients
• Supervise and allocate resources relating to Client projects
• Manage and lead through individual contributors who are either Advarra Consulting FTEs or independent consultants, as assigned
• Provide training, oversight, and serve as a mentor to Advarra team members and independent sub-contractors
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain relationships with clients as the primary point of contact for all service-related client communication and cross-project issues
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop