Assistant Director Early Phase Services

Flourish Research is looking for motivated talented creative individuals who want to learn and grow in their careers while contributing to research that changes lives! We offer an excellent comprehensive benefits package a supportive and collaborative work environment and endless growth opportunities.

We have an opening for our Assistant Director of Early Phase Services at our San Antonio site!

TheAssistant Director of Early Phase Servicesdrives the execution of early-phase studies by leading team operations setting schedules and resource plans and coaching CRC/CRCA/PRN staff to hit enrollment quality and timeline the operational partner to Regulatory Lab Pharmacy and Business Ops they enforce SOP/GCP/ICH/HIPAA compliance own visit tracking and source/data integrity and steer start-up through close-out (budgets supplies pharmacy coordination consent/stipends) while problem-solving in real time. They cultivate sponsor/CRO and investigator relationships guide recruitment strategies perform periodic QC and develop talent building a reliable scalable engine for early-phase delivery.

Location:5430 Fredericksburg Rd #200 San Antonio TX 78229
Schedule:Normal Business Hours Monday-Friday or as needed
Compensation: Up to$90k base salary
Benefits: Health dental and vision insurance plans 401(k) with 4% match tuition reimbursement parental leave referral program employee assistance program life insurance disability insurance and 15 days of PTO 10 company holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day Early Phase operations; set schedules allocate resources and coach CRC/CRCA/PRN staff; provide coverage during absences.
• Drive project execution to hit enrollment data quality and timeline targets; oversee visit tracking and EDC/RealTime updates with on-time query resolution.
• Enforce SOP/GCP/ICH/HIPAA compliance; perform periodic QC address protocol deviations and implement CAPA to maintain audit readiness.
• Manage study start-up through close-out (feasibility input SIV prep source development visit workflows final reconciliation) and keep timelines current.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs on consents training records essential documents and subject stipend workflows to ensure complete inspection-ready files.
• Coordinate with Pharmacy and Lab on IP handling kit/supply management sample processing and chain-of-custody; review study meal/supply budgets.
• Collaborate with PI/Sub-Is and Nursing to protect subject safety; escalate AEs/SAEs promptly and ensure timely documentation and follow-up.
• Support recruitment plans to achieve screening/randomization goals; review recruitment and PRG materials for accuracy and feasibility.
• Build and publish staff rosters (including overnights) shift plans and visit coverage; optimize PRN utilization and reduce overtime.
• Hire train and develop team members; maintain training matrices conduct performance reviews and deliver coaching for skill and career growth.
• Track operational KPIs (screen fail rate visit cycle time query aging data timeliness); surface risks early and drive cross-functional mitigations.
• Lead study and team meetings; communicate priorities decisions and action items; ensure timely follow-through and documentation.
• Maintain professional conduct and confidentiality; represent the organization positively with sponsors/CROs and site partners.
• Identify process improvements; propose and help implement SOP/workflow updates to scale throughput without sacrificing quality.
• Other responsibilties as assigned by leadership

• Bachelors degree or higher.
• 3 years of previous management experience (required).
• 1 year conducting or managing clinical pharma/device research (preferred).
• Early Phase management experience (preferred).
• Working knowledge of federal regulations/ICH-GCP IRB requirements HIPAA and internal SOPs.
• Strong clinical skills (e.g. ECGs vitals medical histories specimen collection/processing).
• Proven ability to manage heavy documentation accurately and on time.
• Ability to organize people and resources and deliver to timelines with high accuracy.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office sponsor data entry/EDC systems and RealTime.
• Experience training and mentoring new hires/team members.
• Professional communication and conduct; maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Willingness to travel (local/US; occasional international) and work outside core hours as needed.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs; consistent access to a vehicle/ability to drive regularly.

Flourish Research offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package a supportive and collaborative work environment and endless growth opportunities. Apply today to learn more about how you can join us in our mission to save and improve the lives of others!

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