Associate Director of Clinical Research Operations

The Associate Director of Clinical Research Operations oversees and manages the operational aspects of clinical research studies within a healthcare or pharmaceutical organization. They ensure compliance with regulations, protocols, and ethical guidelines, while also managing budgets, timelines, and resources. The Associate Director collaborates with cross-functional teams, including investigators, sponsors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure successful execution of clinical trials and the generation of high-quality data. They may also contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and best practices for clinical research operations.

 

This position is eligible for Visa Sponsorship. This position is Grant-funded.

 

•             Oversees and manages the operational aspects of clinical research studies within one or more departments.

•             Ensure compliance with regulations, protocols, and ethical guidelines while also managing budgets, timelines, and resources.

•             Partners and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including investigators, sponsors, and regulatory agencies, to ensure successful execution of clinical trials and the generation of high quality data.

•             Contribute to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures and best practices for clinical research operations.

•             Performs other duties as assigned.

•             Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of six (6) years of related experience.

•             A minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience. 

•             Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

•             SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements

•             A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:

•             (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;

•             (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree;

•             (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree;

•             (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or

•             (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree

•             Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.

•             Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a L