Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.
Role Objectives:
The Director of Global Clinical Nursing Operations will provide executive oversight, management, planning, and direction on nursing clinical research operations. The Director will ensure alignment with international regulatory requirements, local country regulations and sponsor expectations. The Director will implement streamlined processes and procedures to improve efficiencies, standardization and quality across the nursing team while ensuring the integrity and compliance of clinical research activities
The Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations will communicate effectively with senior leadership, investigators, and representatives of study sponsors. They will work independently and be able to build, lead, manage, and mentor a team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-focused, and responsive decentralized clinical trial services. As a Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations, you will focus on delivering clinical excellence, operational leadership and execution of the strategy set out by the Head of Clinical Nursing Operations. The Director will be instrumental in driving the company's global growth by ensuring that nursing services remain commercially competitive, operationally scalable, and clinically robust.
The Ideal Candidate:
Leader
Adaptable
Detail Oriented
Problem Solver
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with the Head of Clinical Nursing Operations to implement global strategies, provide operational insights, and support strategic decision-making.
Lead clinical nursing discussions on client calls, instilling confidence in the company’s nursing capabilities.
Act as a clinical leader by translating complex nursing needs into solution-focused plans that build trust with sponsors.
Support the RFP process by analyzing study protocols and advising on homecare service capabilities, visit durations, and equipment needs.
Identify operational risks early to ensure clinically sound, feasible, and efficient proposals.
Represent the company at meetings and conferences, presenting on clinical operations and acting as a WEP brand ambassador.
Develop and manage nursing resource plans aligned with study demands, therapy complexity, and regulatory needs, while partnering with HR to recruit and train staff.
Promote a high-performance culture with strong clinical standards, ensuring all activities meet GCP and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with PMs and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment with business goals.
Oversee nursing budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to contracted pricing without compromising quality.
Manage clinical escalations, client relationships, deviations, and complaints, ensuring compliance and senior oversight.
Track nursing performance metrics, support continuous improvement, and align global nursing models with business growth and future therapeutic/geographic needs.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required; advanced related degree preferred.
5–10 years of progressive experience in nursing and clinical research across both domains.
Proven leadership of global or multi-regional teams and cross-functional collaboration.
Extensive experience in clinical trial operations, including compliance, patient coordination, and protocol implementation.
Deep understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local/international clinical research regulations.
Experience with decentralized or hybrid clinical trial models and related technologies (e.g., eSource, telehealth, scheduling tools).
Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities with capacity to manage competing priorities across geographies.
Skilled communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills for sponsor/client-facing and internal leadership roles.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, embed clinical excellence, and align clinical delivery with business goals.
Experience in resource planning and budgeting within fast-paced, globally matrixed environments.
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, HSA
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
401K safe harbor plan and company match
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
Paid maternity & paternity leave
What Sets Us Apart:
WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.
We're Committed to Our Team:
WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events, and all that we do to support our employees.
We're Committed to DEI:
At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone's unique identities.
Our services include:
Access Programs
Clinical Trial Services
Patient Site Solutions
Clinical Trial Supply
Market Access and Commercialization
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
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Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations
Are you looking for an exciting and fulfilling new position? Join our dynamic team at WEP Clinical, where your contributions will play a key role in driving impactful solutions and improving outcomes for clients and patients. We encourage innovation and collaboration, challenging our team to bring forward ideas that make a real difference. Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and transforming lives.
Role Objectives:
The Director of Global Clinical Nursing Operations will provide executive oversight, management, planning, and direction on nursing clinical research operations. The Director will ensure alignment with international regulatory requirements, local country regulations and sponsor expectations. The Director will implement streamlined processes and procedures to improve efficiencies, standardization and quality across the nursing team while ensuring the integrity and compliance of clinical research activities
The Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations will communicate effectively with senior leadership, investigators, and representatives of study sponsors. They will work independently and be able to build, lead, manage, and mentor a team of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-focused, and responsive decentralized clinical trial services. As a Global Director of Clinical Nursing Operations, you will focus on delivering clinical excellence, operational leadership and execution of the strategy set out by the Head of Clinical Nursing Operations. The Director will be instrumental in driving the company's global growth by ensuring that nursing services remain commercially competitive, operationally scalable, and clinically robust.
The Ideal Candidate:
Leader
Adaptable
Detail Oriented
Problem Solver
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with the Head of Clinical Nursing Operations to implement global strategies, provide operational insights, and support strategic decision-making.
Lead clinical nursing discussions on client calls, instilling confidence in the company’s nursing capabilities.
Act as a clinical leader by translating complex nursing needs into solution-focused plans that build trust with sponsors.
Support the RFP process by analyzing study protocols and advising on homecare service capabilities, visit durations, and equipment needs.
Identify operational risks early to ensure clinically sound, feasible, and efficient proposals.
Represent the company at meetings and conferences, presenting on clinical operations and acting as a WEP brand ambassador.
Develop and manage nursing resource plans aligned with study demands, therapy complexity, and regulatory needs, while partnering with HR to recruit and train staff.
Promote a high-performance culture with strong clinical standards, ensuring all activities meet GCP and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with PMs and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery and alignment with business goals.
Oversee nursing budgets, ensuring cost efficiency and adherence to contracted pricing without compromising quality.
Manage clinical escalations, client relationships, deviations, and complaints, ensuring compliance and senior oversight.
Track nursing performance metrics, support continuous improvement, and align global nursing models with business growth and future therapeutic/geographic needs.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing required; advanced related degree preferred.
5–10 years of progressive experience in nursing and clinical research across both domains.
Proven leadership of global or multi-regional teams and cross-functional collaboration.
Extensive experience in clinical trial operations, including compliance, patient coordination, and protocol implementation.
Deep understanding of GCP, ICH guidelines, and local/international clinical research regulations.
Experience with decentralized or hybrid clinical trial models and related technologies (e.g., eSource, telehealth, scheduling tools).
Strong organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities with capacity to manage competing priorities across geographies.
Skilled communicator with effective verbal and written communication skills for sponsor/client-facing and internal leadership roles.
Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, embed clinical excellence, and align clinical delivery with business goals.
Experience in resource planning and budgeting within fast-paced, globally matrixed environments.
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, HSA
Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance
401K safe harbor plan and company match
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
Paid maternity & paternity leave
What Sets Us Apart:
WEP Clinical partners with sponsors to help patients and physicians gain early access to medicines when no other treatment options are available. WEP Clinical has over 15 years of experience distributing products to over 120 countries worldwide to treat unmet patient needs.
We're Committed to Our Team:
WEP has many initiatives to encourage wellness, growth and development, and team relationships. Check out our LinkedIn Life Page to learn more about our team events, and all that we do to support our employees.
We're Committed to DEI:
At WEP Clinical, acceptance, recognition, and engagement are the core of our DEI values. We are committed to giving employees opportunities for personal and professional success and growth, embracing everyone's unique identities.
Our services include:
Access Programs
Clinical Trial Services
Patient Site Solutions
Clinical Trial Supply
Market Access and Commercialization
WEP Clinical is a smoke-free, drug-free, and alcohol-free work environment.
WEP Clinical is an equal-opportunity employer. WEP Clinical does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, compensation, promotion, discipline, and termination. WEP Clinical will make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
#LI-Remote