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Vitalief Inc. · 2 days ago

Clinical Research Strategic Management Consultant

New Brunswick, NJ

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

15+ years exp

Vitalief Inc. partners with Sites, Sponsors, and CROs to enhance research operations and improve patient care. The Clinical Research Strategic Management Consultant will lead an operational assessment for a community hospital system, focusing on Non-Oncology programs and delivering actionable recommendations to improve efficiency.

AdviceClinical TrialsHealth Care

Responsibilities

Serve as the lead Clinical Research SME for the engagement, guiding all aspects of the operational assessment

Conduct in-depth interviews with clinical research staff and stakeholders across the trial lifecycle to identify gaps, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities for Non-Oncology operations

Collaborate with the Vitalief team to design effective interview templates and assessment tools

Compare Oncology and Non-Oncology operations to surface transferable best practices

Develop prioritized, actionable recommendations to address immediate operational deficiencies while protecting long-term integration potential

Outline a clear transformation roadmap to achieve operational excellence and improved coordination across the system

Provide regular project status updates to executive stakeholders, ensuring alignment and on-time delivery of all engagement milestones

Deliver a final executive-level presentation summarizing findings, recommendations, and measurable next steps

Qualification

Clinical research operationsOperational assessmentsOrganizational transformationResearch operations technologiesProcess improvementAnalytical skillsStakeholder influenceTeam buildingNegotiation skillsStrategic thinking

Required

15+ years progressive clinical research operations experience, ideally within community hospital settings

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or related discipline (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

Proven experience in operational assessments, process improvement, and organizational transformation

Prior consulting experience delivering value-added services to external clients

Strong executive presence, negotiation skills, and the ability to present complex findings with clarity and confidence

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders to adopt innovative, 'outside-the-box' solutions

Expertise in research operations technologies (CTMS, EMR integration, analytics tools)

Strong analytical skills with the ability to quantify financial/operational benefits, assess risk, and design mitigation strategies

Demonstrated success in building C-suite relationships and leading large-scale change initiatives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments

Strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments

Highly driven, results-oriented, and competitive with a collaborative leadership style

Skilled at building high-performing, cross-functional teams

Preferred

Oncology and Non-Oncology operations experience

Experience managing consulting delivery teams, including role definition, coaching/mentoring, and performance management

Strong general management and P&L oversight experience

Company

Vitalief Inc.

We recruit top talent from across the clinical research industry to support our clients in planning and execution of successful clinical trials with the goal of having a positive impact on people’s lives.

Founded in 2021

New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

51-200 employees