Senior Manager, Clinical Operations - GI

The posting, as Iterative Health wrote it

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.

We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.

As the Senior Manager, Clinical Operations- GI at Iterative Health you will serve as a strategic advisor to sponsors, CROs, and research sites, translating operational challenges into scalable solutions that improve study execution, accelerate activation timelines, and drive patient recruitment performance. By combining deep clinical research expertise with a consultative approach, this individual will help strengthen sponsor relationships, elevate site performance across the network, and contribute directly to Iterative Health's mission of bringing innovative therapies to patients faster.

As Iterative Health continues to expand its Site Network and partnerships with sponsors and CROs, operational excellence has become a critical differentiator. This role sits at the center of those relationships, helping ensure studies are launched efficiently, sites are set up for success, and sponsors receive the insights and partnership needed to achieve their clinical development goals. In particular, this role will own and scale the site activation process across the organization. This role is responsible for driving on-time site activations within SLAs, proactively identifying and resolving blockers, and improving activation workflows to increase speed, predictability, and efficiency.

This is a highly visible, customer-facing role with the opportunity to influence study strategy, shape operational best practices, and drive measurable impact across a growing portfolio of clinical trials.

Where You’ll Drive Impact

Study Activation Ownership & Execution

• Own the end-to-end site activations, managing timelines, dependencies, and risks across multiple concurrent sites and trials
• Help teams prioritize tasks and ensure milestones are met within defined SLAs
• Maintain activation plans, status tracking, and documentation, escalating risks and delays proactively

Sponsor & CRO Partnership

• Serve as the primary operational partner to sponsors, CROs, and sites throughout the trial lifecycle
• Lead and support sponsor, CRO, and partner meetings by providing clinical operations expertise, actionable insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure alignment on study goals, performance met

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earch Coordinator (CRC), or 3+ years leading clinical operations teams.

• Experience with CTMS platforms, with RealTime CTMS strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a high-growth or startup environment.
• Experience presenting to sponsors, CRO leadership, and executive stakeholders.

How We Work

• Collaborative and low-ego team environment
• High ownership and accountability culture
• Fast-paced and highly iterative growth environment
• Open communication and continuous learning mindset
• Mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes
• Comfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunities

Benefits That Support You

We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.

• Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston office
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health
• Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health
• Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health
• Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
• 401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)
• Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday
• 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth
• And more!

New York pay range
$140,000 — $165,000 USD

At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.