Director, Clinical Research

We are seeking an expert and visionary clinical researcher with a strong background in designing and conducting oral health clinical trials that lead to innovative ways to describe and visualize product benefits, expanding growth opportunities for our products. The Clinical Research Director will clinically evaluate oral health products and devices, focusing on the scientific and strategic aspects of clinical trials. The successful candidate will be a dynamic leader, capable of encouraging collaborative relationships with  customers, including academic and corporate partners and regulatory agencies. This role is also responsible for initiating the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical studies, ensuring that all research activities are conducted in accordance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external collaborators to develop partnerships opportunities to better serve the business
• Own the strategy, design and execution of clinical research programs from conception through publication
• Develop research protocols, informed consent forms, and other study documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and ethical principles
• Lead all aspects of participant recruitment and retention strategies, ensuring that study enrollment targets are met and that participant diversity is considered
• Collaborate with senior leadership across different departments to align research strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor study progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed to keep research on track
• Ensure the quality and integrity of data collection, management, and analysis
• Prepare interim and final reports, manuscripts, and presentations to disseminate research findings to the scientific community and other partners
• Explore opportunities to collaborate with behavior scientists in order to design studies that integrate effective behavior change interventions
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of behavior change theories, methodologies, and best practices
• Handle study budgets and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Train research staff, including coordinators, data managers, and other support personnel on how to use the Colgate e-Clinical Trial Management Systems
• Work with Scientific Affairs and Public Health Teams to conduct implementation clinical research
• Oversee the safety monitoring of trial participants and ensure reporting of adverse events
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging therapies, and regulatory landscape

Required Qualifications:

• Masters in an oral biology field
• At least 14 years of experience 
• At least 5 years of clinical research experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Dental degree, DDS, and/or a PhD in an oral biology field
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines pertaining to clinical research
• Proficient in clinical trial management software and statistical analysis tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.