Director, Clinical Advisory & Delivery - US

Build what's next in Clinical Advisory. Epista Life Science is growing our US clinical advisory and delivery capability, and we are looking for a senior leader who can do more than manage programs.

We are looking for someone who can advise clients, lead complex clinical transformation work, mentor consultants, shape delivery standards, and help build a scalable clinical practice in a growing US business.

This role sits at the intersection of clinical operations, clinical systems, consulting leadership, and business growth. It is ideal for someone who has deep experience in Clinical Operations, CTMS, TMF/eTMF, clinical data, and Veeva platforms - and who enjoys turning complexity into practical, fit-for-purpose solutions for life sciences clients.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys developing people and is committed to building our business

The Director, Clinical Advisory & Delivery - US will serve as a senior clinical advisory leader and delivery executive for client engagements across the clinical development and regulatory ecosystem.

You will lead strategic programs, guide clients through transformation, support business development, and develop high-performing teams. You will also help shape Epista's US clinical advisory offerings, delivery methods, and internal capabilities as we continue to grow. This is a role for a leader who can operate at both levels: strategic enough to advise executives, and practical enough to help teams get the work done well.

This role will help strengthen Epista's voice and presence in the US clinical advisory market.

In this role, success means:

• Clients view you as a trusted advisor and long-term partner
• Clinical transformation programs are delivered with quality, discipline, and measurable value
• Delivery teams are engaged, supported, and performing well
• Consultants grow through your coaching and leadership
• Epista's clinical advisory capability becomes stronger, more scalable, and more visible in the market
• You contribute meaningfully to business growth, service development, and market presence

• 10+ years of experience in life sciences, clinical operations, clinical systems, or related consulting environments
• Deep expertise in clinical operations, CTMS, TMF/eTMF, and clinical data processes
• Hands-on experience with CTMS and eTMF implementation, optimization, or transformation work
• Experience with Veeva Vault Clinical, Veeva TMF, Veeva CTMS, or similar validated clinical platforms
• Proven success leading complex, multi-workstream programs
• Experience managing or mentoring consulting teams
• Strong client-facing advisory experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, functional leaders, and delivery teams

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Build trusted client relationships
• Translate ambiguity into structured delivery
• Lead with clarity, steadiness, and accountability
• Balance strategic advisory with practical execution
• Support business development without losing focus on delivery quality
• Mentor consultants and strengthen team capability
• Communicate with confidence in executive and public-facing settings
• Thrive in a growing organization where systems, methods, and practices are still being built

Lead Clinical Advisory & Delivery You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients across clinical operations, TMF, CTMS, clinical data, and Veeva-enabled environments. You will lead complex, multi-workstream programs such as:

• Veeva Vault Clinical, TMF, or CTMS implementations
• TMF transformation and inspection readiness initiatives
• CTMS optimization and operating model design
• Clinical process improvement and governance work
• Clinical data and system enablement initiatives

You will be accountable for delivery excellence, ensuring engagements are well-structured, compliant, on time, on budget, and aligned to client needs.

Bring Deep Clinical and Systems Expertise You will bring subject matter expertise across clinical operations and clinical technology ecosystems, including:

• Clinical operations and study execution processes
• CTMS and eTMF ecosystems
• TMF governance, quality, and inspection readiness
• Clinical data processes and data governance principles
• Veeva Vault Clinical, TMF, CTMS, or related validated platforms
• Process design, operating model development, and system enablement

Lead Teams and Develop Talent You will lead, coach, and mentor delivery teams across multiple client engagements. This includes:

• Guiding consultants through complex delivery work
• Supporting resource planning, utilization, and team performance
• Creating delivery frameworks, standards, and reusable methods
• Building confidence, capability, and accountability across teams
• Helping develop the next generation of clinical advisory leaders

Support Business Growth and Market Presence You will partner with Epista leaders to support business development and market growth. This may include:

• Contributing to proposals and solution design
• Participating in client presentations and executive discussions
• Identifying growth opportunities within existing client relationships
• Supporting service offering development
• Representing Epista through thought leadership, webinars, conferences, or industry forums

Epista Life Science partners with life sciences organizations to define and deliver excellence across process, technology, and compliance.

We are growing in the US, and we are building with intention. That means creating the structures, standards, teams, and advisory capabilities that allow us to serve clients well while building a strong internal culture.

If you are energized by clinical transformation, consulting leadership, and the opportunity to help shape a growing advisory practice, this role offers the chance to make a visible impact.

If you are a clinical advisory leader who can guide clients, grow teams, and help build a scalable practice, we would love to hear from you.

Apply to join Epista Life Science as our Director, Clinical Advisory & Delivery - US.

Equal Opportunity, Work Authorization & Distributed Team Statement

At Epista Life Science, we believe excellence is strengthened by difference - different backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, disciplines, and ways of thinking.

Epista US is a geographically distributed team, and this role is intended for candidates who are currently based in the United States and able to work effectively in a remote-first, client-centered environment. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. At this time, Epista US is not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas for this role.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, capability, experience, business needs, and alignment to the role - without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also know that inclusion is not created by language alone. It is created through how we hire, how we lead, how we listen, how we develop people, and how we build teams where individuals can contribute with confidence and clarity.

At Epista, our commitment is simple: we seek people who bring recognized expertise, trustworthy conduct, measurable results, and a relationship-centered way of working. We welcome candidates who are ready to help us define and deliver excellence - together.