Site Director - Clinical Research

The posting, as Headlands Research wrote it

At Headlands Research, we are dedicated to enhancing clinical trial delivery within our communities. As a leading network of advanced clinical trial sites, we leverage cutting-edge technology and exceptional support services to broaden outreach and participation. Founded in 2018, our rapidly growing company currently operates 20+ sites across the US and Canada, with plans for further expansion.

📍 Location: Escondido, CA | 🏥 Site Name: AMCR | 🕒 Full-Time | 🧪 Clinical Research

Are you an experienced clinical research professional with a passion for advancing medicine? Join a leading, integrated clinical research network dedicated to high-quality data, patient-centered care, and innovation in clinical trials.

We’re seeking a Site Director to help us continue to grow our clinical research site located in Escondido, California. Reporting to the Director of Regional Operations (RDO), the Site Director (SD) oversees daily operations at the site to ensure participant safety, sponsor satisfaction, and high-quality data. This role drives financial targets, enrollment goals, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), while ensuring strict adherence to Good Clinical Practice (GCP), International Council of Harmonization (ICH), applicable regulatory requirements and Company and site level policies and procedures. This role requires strong leadership and communication skills to guide and mentor staff, provide strategic direction, manage resources, and foster a collaborative environment to achieve research objectives.

Type: Regular Full-time Employee
Schedule: Mondays through Fridays, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Onsite in Escondido, CA (no capabilities for remote or hybrid work)
Benefits: Our benefits package for full-time employees includes health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Paid Time Off (PTO), a variety of disability, accident, and life insurance options, as well as many more.

💼 What We Offer

• Competitive pay + annual performance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• A mission-driven culture focused on advancing medicine and improving patient outcomes

🚀 Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a growing, mission-driven organization that values its people. At our core, we’re committed to bringing innovative medical treatments to patients faster—while creating an environment where employees thrive. If you’re passionate about clinical research and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Operational Leadership & Study Management

• Manage site facilities, workflows, and Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) to ensure premium experience for study participants, staff, and sponsors
• Monitor clinical study progress, review monitor reports, and create risk management/mitigation strategies during the full lifecycle of a study
• Ensure that all studies are conducted in

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alent experience

• Advanced degree desirable

Experience & Skills

• 1–3 years of direct People Management experience (Preferred)
• 3+ years as a Primary Clinical Research Coordinator (Preferred)
• Demonstrate ability to motivate teams and lead planning/organization efforts
• Strong critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Clinical Trial Management Systems and standard office software
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Strong conflict resolution and mediation skills; ability to manage and resolve disputes effectively
• Strong ethical standards and professionalism

Supervision

• Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of clinical research staff

Headlands Behavioral Characteristics

• Solution-Oriented
• Adaptable
• Curious
• Insightful
• Collaborative
• Proactive
• Communicative

California Pay Range
$100,000 — $120,000 USD

Headlands Research will never ask a candidate for personal identifiable information (date of birth, social security number, driver’s license information, etc) via email or messenger tools, or for a financial deposit of any kind.

Headlands Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Need Assistance?

Headlands Research is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact recruiting@headlandsresearch.com for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.