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Director, Clinical Research & Platform Solutions - Cardiology

NYC, BOS or Dallas

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.

We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.

 

As Director of Clinical Research & Platform Solutions -  Cardiology at Iterative Health,  you will lead strategic initiatives and operational execution of Iterative Health's cardiology clinical research programs driving growth across our site network, as well as lead of one of our largest cardiology research sites, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance, and shaping the infrastructure that accelerates access to novel therapies for patients in need. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who brings deep clinical research expertise, a systems-thinking mindset, and the credibility to engage sponsors, investigators, and internal leadership alike. 

Where You’ll Drive Impact 

Iterative Health Platform Solutions

  • Play a central role in the development, stabilization, and growth of the cardiology clinical research strategy, operations, and priorities in alignment with Iterative Health's mission, quality goals, and strategic plan.
  • Support development of  and execute on our  clinical research strategic plan, prioritizing infrastructure development, operational sustainability, and investigator support.
  • Serve as lead for key clinical research initiatives, ensuring alignment across clinical, quality, operational, and leadership stakeholders
  • Represent Iterative Health externally with sponsors, academic institutions, funding agencies, and regulatory bodies.
  • Work with a cross-functional team to develop  and oversee research governance structures, policies, and standardized operating procedures across the site network.

Clinical Research Site Program Director/Co-Director

  • Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and international regulations, including FDA, HHS/OHRP, NIH, GCP, and ICH standards.
  • Certify institutional compliance to federal, corporate, and private funding agencies.
  • Partner with Clinical Research Co-Director, Principal Investigators, Sub-Investigators, and clinical research staff to assess needs and develop a strategic plan for standardized operational growth.
  • Oversee research financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost recovery, and contract negotiations.
  • Drive operational efficiency, scalability, and standardization across research programs and clinical sites.
  • Utilize dashboards and metrics to evaluate program performance and guide strategic decision-making.
  • Build and sustain relationships with sponsors, CROs, foundations, and government agencies.
  • Support investigators in study design, data analysis, dissemination, and publication of research findings as needed.
  • Manage and provide oversight for clinical research team overseeing studies under direct purview
  • Build and sustain a high-performing, multidisciplinary research workforce at the site through recruitment, coaching, professional development, and performance management.
  • Foster an organizational culture of research grounded in integrity, accountability, collaboration, diversity, and continuous improvement.
  • Present clinical research metrics and strategic updates to senior leadership
  • Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive patient, research, proprietary, and personnel information.
  • Performs related duties as requested 

 

What You Bring to the Team 

  • Master's degree in Clinical Research, Public Health, Health Administration, Business Administration, Epidemiology, or a related field required; doctoral degree (MD, DO, PhD, PharmD, DrPH, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Formal education or advanced training in clinical research methods, biostatistics, or translational science preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research, academic medicine, or healthcare research administration.
  • Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role (Director-level or higher) with accountability for enterprise research operations, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing a diverse research portfolio including industry-sponsored trials, investigator-initiated studies, and federally or foundation-funded research.
  • Experience integrating research operations into complex health system or multi-site clinical workflows strongly preferred.
  • Current working knowledge of GCP, ICH, FDA regulations, HHS/OHRP human subject research compliance, and NIH standards.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals and legal documents.
  • Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries from regulatory agencies and make effective presentations to senior leadership, physicians, and boards.
  • Strong skills in research contracting, budgeting, cost recovery models, and sponsor negotiations.
  • Experience securing and managing external research funding and institutional partnerships.
  • Experience working directly with executive leadership, legal teams, boards, and medical staff governance structures.
  • GCP certification required; additional clinical research operations or research administration certification encouraged.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in GI, hepatology, obesity, or cardiology therapeutic areas.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, CTMS, eTMF, or similar research technology platforms.
  • Experience working in a high-growth, technology-driven healthcare or biotech environment.
  • Experience creating SOPs, playbooks, or training materials for research teams.



How We Work 

  • Collaborative and low-ego team environment
  • High ownership and accountability culture
  • Fast-paced and highly iterative growth environment
  • Open communication and continuous learning mindset
  • Mission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomes
  • Comfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunities


Benefits That Support You 

We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.

  • Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston office
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative Health
  • Mental health and wellness support through Spring Health
  • Health HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative Health
  • Unlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years
  • 401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)
  • Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday
  • 100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Annual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growth
  • And more!



At Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. We are focused on building an equitable and inclusive culture, and by extension, hiring process. If you require any accommodations to make the application process or interviewing experience more accessible to you, please contact CandidateAccommodations@iterative.health.

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