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Associate Director, New Site Development

Associate Director, New Site Development

Delricht ResearchNew Orleans, LA, US
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Job Description

Salary :

Why DelRicht Research?

DelRicht is a clinical research company dedicated to providing an excellent customer experience to all patients who participate in our clinical trials. Our clinical trials provide new treatment options for our patients and ultimately our goal is to get new medications and medical devices FDA approved! We hold our team members to a high standard of excellence and are looking for energetic, positive, quick learners to be a part of our team. Presently our network stretches across 33 sites in 18 states throughout the United States.

Were seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Associate Director of Site Development to join our growing New Site Development team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role responsible for leading strategic partnership execution, project managing clinic set-up / build-outs, and contributing to enterprise-level growth initiatives. In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and operationalizing new physician and institutional partnerships that support the expansion of our clinical trial site network. This is not a business development role and does not involve pharmaceutical or CRO client management. This operations-forward position focuses on creating scalable systems, launching successful physician partnerships, and managing the full site development lifecycle.

DelRicht Research has been recognized as a Top Workplace for 3 years in a row! This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.

Main Objective :

The Associate Director, Site Development is responsible for advancing DelRichts growth strategy by identifying, building and launching new physician and institutional partnerships. This individual contributor role will work cross-functionally to assess and operationalize strategic opportunities with physician partners in order to advance Enterprise growth goals.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and is excited to design and implement scalable processes to support network expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Physician Partnership Identification and Outreach

Independently drive PI identification and outreach opportunities including managing all outreach, vetting, and early-stage deal activities through signed agreement.

  • Lead conversations with future physician partners and provide overview of our partnership model while actively managing all next steps in the outreach process
  • Ensure each opportunity is strategically aligned and culturally compatible with larger Enterprise growth goals.
  • Track and update all leads, milestones, and timelines using internal dashboard and project management tools
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments, including Clinical Operations, Regulatory, and Business Development, throughout the identification and outreach process to support site-level implementation.
  • Drive Space Activation and Launch Project Management

Serve as the operational lead for new site activations which includes managing physical space readiness, IT setup, signage, vendor timelines, and equipment delivery.

  • Travel onsite as needed to assess alignment, troubleshoot early issues, and reinforce DelRichts cultural expectations.
  • Deliver launch readiness on-time, ensuring full coordination across internal departments and local site teams.
  • Strengthen New Site Development Department Infrastructure

    • Own and continuously improve internal trackers, templates, and playbooks to standardize processes across the department.

  • Lead quarterly process improvement initiatives to advance and scale the cycle of site development
  • Design and implement new tools to reduce rework and improve cross-functional visibility.
  • Conduct audits of current workflows and drive recommended action plans for improvement
  • Contribute to Enterprise Strategy

    • Complete and lead market territory assessments, identifying expansion opportunities across markets and therapeutic areas.

  • Lead performance improvement work streams to enhance overall company strategy and growth
  • Represent the department in cross-functional meetings and present action plans and outcomes

    • Skills needed to win :

    Required : +5 years of professional experience in healthcare operations, clinical research, or provider strategy

  • Required : +3 years in a project management type role with an operational execution mindset
  • Required : Ability to travel ~50% for partnership meetings and site visits
  • Required : Demonstrated ability to drive initiatives independently from concept to execution
  • Required : Strong project management skills and operational execution mindset
  • Preferred : Experience working with or within independent physician practices, multi-specialty groups, or health systems
  • Experience initiating outbound outreach to business partners - must be energized by relationship building, able to lead introductory conversations and represent DelRicht with professionalism and enthusiasm
  • Excellent communication and experience working across cross-functional departments (Legal, Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Finance, Business Development)
  • Tech savvy we are a Mac and GoogleDrive company

    • The right candidate will :

    Be a builder and strategic thinker with strong follow-through

  • Work as a self-starter and operate with minimal supervision
  • Be highly organized and able to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
  • Thrive in an evolving environment and embrace change
  • Bring a coachable attitude, willingness to learn, and team-first mindset

    • DelRicht Researchs Core Values : Production, Humility, Consistency

    Production :

    We deliver on our promises

  • We have a bias towards action : we value independent problem solving
  • We proactively over deliver : we can act without being told what to do and we always have new ideas that will be heard and will improve the company

    • Humility :

    We support each other relentlessly

  • We always have enthusiasm : we exhibit passion and excitement about our work which leads to everyone having a can do attitude
  • We embrace change : we are excited to always be growing and moving the organization forward which means change is the norm for us
  • Coachable : we all love to learn, we are willing to be taught and will adapt quickly

    • Consistency :

    We always are able to execute : we get it right the first time and promote touch it once accuracy

  • We have persistence : we demonstrate the tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done
  • We are calm under pressure : we can maintain stable performance when under heavy pressure or stress

    • Team Perks & Benefits at DelRicht Research :

  • Comprehensive Medical Plans with employer paid contributions
  • Dental and Vision Plans
  • Short and Long Term Disability and Group Life Coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off that builds throughout your career with the company
  • 401K (+ discretionary match)
  • Quarterly Bonus Plan that clearly outlines your bonus potential per quarter and giving the team the visibility and control to maximize earnings by hitting team goals
  • Annual Company Retreat with complimentary travel to New Orleans, Louisiana provided for all full-time team members

    • Job Type : Full-Time 40+ hrs

    Visit our website linked below to learn about our company and current clinical trials, see patient testimonials, and check out our careers page!

    Website :

    www.delrichtresearch.com

    Patient Testimonials :

    https : / / delrichtresearch.com / testimonials /

    We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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