Senior Director, Chief Clinical Research Officer (CCRO)

Posted: Thursday, 31 July 2025
Valid Thru: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Index Requested on: 07/31/2025 19:29:51
Indexed on: 07/31/2025 19:29:51

Location: Madison, WI, 53701, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority is hiring!

Description:

Work Schedule:
This is a full-time position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, with core hours between the hours of 8: 00 AM - 5: 00 PM. You will work in Madison, WI.

Be part of something remarkable and lead our patient-centered research with the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Senior Director, Chief Clinical Research Officer to:
  • Lead our continued efforts to integrate studies of new therapies and treatments directly into patient care
  • Work to co-lead the UW Clinical Trials Institute (CTI) in collaboration with the School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Biohealth Industry Partnerships
  • Lead strategic planning, goal setting, and implementation of the infrastructure, processes, and systems to support efficient and high-quality clinical trials

At UW Health, you will have:
  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave, and adoption assistance.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in a relevant subject area such as a science or research-based discipline Required
  • MD, PharmD, or PhD Preferred
  • Clinical research training Preferred


Work Experience

  • 10 years of progressively responsible management or leadership level experience in clinical trials Required
  • Experience in establishing and managing external partnerships between pharma or contract research organizations and academic health centers Required
  • Experience leading clinical operations in a pharma or contract research organization Preferred
  • Experience working in a large academic or complex health organization Preferred


Licenses & Certifications

  • Certification in clinical research Preferred


Our commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

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