Associate Director, Clinical Trial Delivery (Temporary Contract)

The Associate Director, Clinical Trial Delivery at Compass Pathways is responsible for overseeing the operational execution of clinical trials, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This role involves managing relationships with clinical trial sites and vendors, developing trial-specific documents, monitoring trial progress, and resolving any arising issues. Additionally, the position includes leading and mentoring a small team of clinical operations professionals, contributing to process improvements, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory guidelines.

Candidates for the Associate Director, Clinical Trial Delivery position at Compass Pathways should ideally hold a Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline and possess extensive experience in clinical operations. Particularly desirable is recent experience at a sponsor, as well as managing trials in mental health or neurology. A strong understanding of clinical trial regulations, excellent project management capabilities, and strong communication skills are also essential for success in this role.

While not strictly required, having experience in managing clinical trials specifically within the field of mental health is preferred for the Associate Director, Clinical Trial Delivery role at Compass Pathways. This experience provides valuable insight into the unique challenges and regulations associated with mental health studies, which is crucial for successfully overseeing the innovative trials we conduct.

The Associate Director, Clinical Trial Delivery at Compass Pathways ensures compliance by maintaining accurate and complete trial documentation, adhering to established regulatory guidelines, and implementing robust processes for trial conduct. Regular audits and training for the clinical operations team also contribute to a compliance-focused culture, enabling smooth trial progression while adhering to legal and ethical standards.

The Associate Director, Clinical Trial Delivery position at Compass Pathways is a temporary contract role expected to last until December 31, 2025. This provides a unique opportunity to contribute to pioneering trials in mental health treatment during a significant period of innovation within the company.

In answering this question, be specific about the types of clinical trials you've managed, including any key metrics or results achieved. Highlight your role in maintaining budgets and timelines, and demonstrate your problem-solving abilities when challenges arose.

Clearly outline your understanding of compliance standards and regulations. Discuss specific experiences where you implemented or improved processes to ensure adherence, and mention any training programs you’ve developed or participated in.

Describe your approach to fostering teamwork, including any tools or methods you’ve used, like team-building activities or collaborative project platforms. Share an example of how this has positively affected a previous project.

Provide a specific example where you identified inefficiencies in a clinical trial process and successfully implemented changes that led to time or cost savings, or improved participant outcomes. Use metrics to quantify your impact where possible.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution by emphasizing communication, active listening, and negotiation skills. Share a relevant example that showcases your ability to mediate effectively and reach a satisfactory outcome for all parties.

Mention any Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS) or electronic data capture tools you are familiar with, discussing your proficiency and how these tools improved trial efficiency and data integrity in your past roles.

Explain your methods for staying current with industry developments, such as attending conferences, subscribing to relevant journals, or participating in professional organizations. Highlight how this knowledge translates into best practices in your work.

Identify potential challenges, such as participant recruitment or regulatory changes, and present well-thought-out strategies for overcoming them. This shows your proactive mindset and readiness for the role.

Share your methods for prioritization, possibly involving task management systems or time management techniques. Use a real-life example to illustrate how you effectively handled competing demands while maintaining quality and compliance.

Express your passion for improving patient outcomes and highlight any personal or professional experiences that drive your commitment to mental health. Connecting this motivation back to Compass Pathways’ mission can show your alignment with the company’s values.