Associate Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Associate Director, Centralized Monitoring based in Brazil.

This is a senior leadership opportunity within clinical data and analytics, focused on strengthening operational oversight across complex clinical trial programs.

• Oversee a broad portfolio of Centralized Monitoring processes, ensuring assigned projects meet contractual commitments, timelines, quality standards, and operational expectations.
• Provide tactical and strategic planning, operational oversight, and direct leadership for the Clinical Data Liaison function within Data Analytics.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop direct reports while managing team resources, workload allocation, priorities, and performance.
• Evaluate operational signals and risks at multiple levels, using data and analytics to identify potential issues and advocate for appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support departmental infrastructure and operational excellence across areas including support services, database administration, performance measurement, and application system development.
• Partner with functional leaders and cross-departmental stakeholders to improve processes, strengthen quality, and address operational challenges.
• Support the department leadership team with strategic and ad hoc initiatives designed to improve departmental effectiveness, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Apply strong analytical and technical judgment when interpreting data, identifying trends, and translating insights into practical business and operational recommendations.
• Represent the function in senior-level management discussions and cross-functional forums, communicating priorities, risks, performance, and opportunities clearly.
• Contribute to business development activities, including participation in sponsor meetings and discussions with external stakeholders.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment requiring sustained concentration, attention to detail, multitasking, and frequent interaction with clients and colleagues.

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge and capabilities required for the role.
• At least 5 years of management or people-leadership experience, with a proven track record of building, motivating, coaching, and developing high-performing teams.
• Deep functional expertise in clinical trials and the broader clinical research/data analytics environment.
• Strong understanding of centralized monitoring processes, operational risk management, clinical data, and data-driven approaches to improving trial execution.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data, extract meaningful insights, and apply findings to real-world operational problems.
• Strong technical capabilities with data handling, analysis, visualization, and related analytical tools.
• Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, particularly when evaluating operational risks, competing priorities, and complex business situations.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to represent the function with senior management, cross-functional stakeholders, clients, and external sponsors.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and teaching abilities, combined with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and operational discipline.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally when business needs require.

• Fully remote work options across Brazil and other eligible locations.
• Full-time employment with a standard Monday-to-Friday work schedule.
• Opportunity to work on clinical research and data analytics programs with significant global impact.
• Exposure to complex clinical trials and collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare stakeholders.
• Leadership and professional development opportunities within a global, science-focused environment.
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals across data analytics, clinical operations, technology, and other functions.
• Meaningful opportunities to influence operational quality, efficiency, risk management, and business outcomes.
• An inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and accessibility.
• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the recruitment and employment process.