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# Director, Site Start Up at Precision for Medicine

- **Company:** Precision for Medicine
- **Location:** Australia / China / Singapore / South Korea / Taiwan
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-19
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm/jobs/6144046004

## Job description

Precision for Medicine is a Clinical Research Organization. Precision’s uniquely integrated offering enables the science of precision medicine by combining novel clinical trial designs, industry-leading operational and medical experts, advanced biomarker and data analytics solutions, and an unequivocal real passion for rare diseases and oncology, in addition to working across other therapeutic areas.

Due to our continued growth we are seeking a Director, Site Start Up

Position Summary:

Provides leadership to the Site Start-up (SSU) department. Contributes to the strategy and direction of the implementation and expansion of the SSU department in terms of people, processes and systems. Collaborates with other functions to secure SSU delivery and client satisfaction on SSU activities (typically, these include activities such as Informed Consent Form review and adaptation, Regulatory Document collection and quality review, Support to Regulatory and sites on IRB/EC/CA submissions and support to Site Contracts group in budget and contract negotiation). Works closely with the Head of Site Start Up on the ongoing development of SSU . Ensures the conduct and delivery of clinical trials in compliance with Regulatory requirements (local and regional), ICH Guidelines, Good Clinical Practices (ICH) and SOPs.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

- Provides SSU team with guidance, leadership and overall support relating to SSU project delivery, communication, human resources, revenue enhancement, procedures, systems and processes to meet client and departmental targets.
- Supports the overall management of site start up delivery either by direct management and/or cross functional oversight of the depts involved in the different areas of site start-up (Local/Central IRB/Ethics Committee (EC) submissions, Competent Authorities (CA) submissions, other related governing organizations/bodies, site contracts and budget negotiations and any other start up requirements).
- Works closely with the Head of Site Start Up to establish the Precision for Medicine (PFM) SSU framework to ensure project execution and delivery including SSU intelligence, tools and methodology, risk evaluations and mitigations.
- Supports SSU collaboration with Clinical Operations team, project management and other relevant cross functional departments in the planning, execution and governance of SSU activities globally and/or regionally
- Works with the Head of Site Start Up to support defined corporate and departmental business strategies for PfM
- Acts as an ambassador for change management for evolution of global structure for PFM growth and expansion
- Provide leadership and oversight on SSU programs including large programs or programs that are increasingly complex (in scope, revenue contribution, volume and design)
- Manage escalations and remediation of SSU concerns timely and effectively
- Supports optimization of processes and delivery with the goal of contributing to the profitability of the SSU teams to meet or exceed budget targets
- Partner with Global Resourcing teams for assessment and management of team members (SSU leads, SSU Specialist and Site Contract Management staff) to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
- Supports SSU team career development, growth and succession planning activities. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and other applicable regulatory guidelines
- Supports coordination of SSU Lead’s participation in current and prospective client meetings and presentations to ensure PfM customer service is well represented
- Collaborates with Business Development in opportunity development, proposals and budgeting, bid defense preparation and attendance for any SSU participants
- Works with global/regional functional leaders to support SSU project strategy and SSU delivery
- Supports SSU evaluations and implements required changes for all projects
- Develop, measure and report SSU KPIs and lead continuous improvement
- Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to PFM’s values that center on our commitment to quality, our people, clients and performance
- Leverage communication skills and experience to reinforce PfM culture and values to motivate, maintain engagement and drive retention for SSU team

Requirement :

- Bachelors degree in life sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- A minimum of 12 years in clinical research including extensive experience of Site Start-up
- Extensive leadership experience or proven competencies for this position.
- Expert knowledge of GCP/ICH guidelines and the clinical development process.

Other Required:

- Demonstrated leadership track record
- Experience working in team environment with resource management experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and clinical software experience (CTMS, eTMF, EDC etc)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanor
- Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management and change management
- Fluency in English.

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Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at myHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.

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Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without employer sponsorship.

## About Precision for Medicine

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Precision for Medicine is a global clinical research organization (CRO) and laboratory services provider specialized in accelerating the development of precision therapies for oncology, rare disease, and other complex conditions.
- **Entity Type**: Private – subsidiary of Precision Medicine Group (a private holding company)
- **Headquarters**: Not explicitly stated in sources; likely around the Washington D.C./Maryland area (Precision Medicine Group HQ is in Bethesda, MD). The company operates globally with labs in North America and Europe.
- **Founded**: 2012 (company began), but the team has over 25 years of clinical trial experience
- **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed on provided sources; leadership includes a founder role but name not given.

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Contract Research Organization (CRO) services, central laboratory services, biospecimen solutions, data intelligence for clinical development.
- **Target customers**: Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies developing precision medicines, especially in oncology and rare disease (B2B, mid-to-large pharma).
- **Mission/purpose**: “Bringing life-changing therapies to patients by integrating laboratory expertise, clinical trial excellence, and data intelligence to deliver critical insights into patient biology.”

## Products & Services
- **Global CRO Services**: Full-service clinical trial management with a focus on early- and late-phase development, regulatory support, project management, and site startup. Over 75% of trials are in oncology.
- **Global Laboratory Services**: Translational and biomarker sciences, including specialty labs for genomics, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, and central lab testing. Operates 5 specialty labs in the US and Europe.
- **Biospecimens**: Access to over 11 million tissue, cellular, and biofluid specimens for research.
- **Data Intelligence**: AI-enabled data ecosystem for sample management, biomarker analysis, biostatistics, and decision support (includes a conversational AI virtual assistant).
- **Diagnostics and Companion Diagnostics (CDx)**: Development and commercialization of diagnostic tests aligned with therapies.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (part of private Precision Medicine Group).
- **Key Metric**: ~3,500 employees; 2,500+ clinical trial and lab projects; 70% of clinical trials in oncology; 25+ years of combined experience.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Sources mention “$30B in investments raised for biotech in the last 5 years” (general biotech investment, not specific to Precision). No specific lead investors listed; backed by private equity (Precision Medicine Group is owned by institutional investors).
- **Growth Signals**: Awarded the 2025 Fierce Biotech CRO Award for Innovative Solutions in Drug Development. Active hiring with 129 job openings globally (as of July 2026). Strong remote/hybrid work options across many roles.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Integrated CRO + Lab + Data**: One organization covering the full spectrum from biospecimens to late-phase trials, reducing inefficiencies of working with separate vendors.
- **Specialization in complex indications**: Deep expertise in oncology and rare disease, where protocols are highly complex.
- **Right-sized CRO model**: Assigns employees to no more than 2–3 trials at a time, offering more attention than large “Big Five” CROs (positioned as “antidote to Big Five Fatigue”).
- **AI-enabled data intelligence**: Unified ecosystem with conversational AI to extract insights from siloed data.

## Strategic Focus
- Continue expanding capabilities in precision medicine development, particularly in early-phase oncology and rare disease.
- Leverage data intelligence and AI to improve trial efficiency and patient matching.
- Scale global clinical operations (recent push into Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Eastern Europe).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Employee-driven mission “to help patients get access to innovative treatments.” Collaboration across functions is emphasized, with a focus on complex and impactful therapies.
- **Work environment**: Strong remote/hybrid options – job postings span remote roles in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. Offices and labs exist in multiple countries.
- **Perks & growth**: Not explicitly detailed, but the company invests in career development (e.g., roles from CRA to Director level). 25 years of history and a growing global footprint indicate stability and upward mobility.
- **Engineering & science culture**: Teams include clinical scientists, data engineers, lab professionals, and operations – a blend of deep science and tech.

## Sources
1. [Precision for Medicine – Homepage](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/)
2. [Precision for Medicine – Our Story](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about-us/our-passion/)
3. [Precision for Medicine – Leadership](https://www.precisionformedicine.com/about/leadership)
4. [Precision for Medicine – Careers (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pfm)
5. [Precision for Medicine – LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/precision-for-medicine)

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