Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental ConditionsOffice
Job DescriptionProvides strategic leadership and oversight for clinical trial nutrition programs and services, including program design, implementation, and delivery models. Leads and develops teams to ensure high-quality execution across regional and multi-site studies. Drives innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance, while overseeing vendor partnerships and supporting business growth
Essential Functions and Other Job Information:Major Job Responsibilities- Manages supervisors/managers and/or teams. Leads and develops supervisors, managers, and/or cross-functional teams.
- Leads nutrition services projects at regional, multi-site, and occasionally global scopes.Leads nutrition services projects which may involve regional or multi-site scope.
- Oversees clinical trial nutrition programs, including service delivery, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.
- Ensures adherence to regulatory standardscompliance with applicable regulatory standards, including OSHA, Department of Health, FDA, and multi-state regulations as applicable.
- IContinuously identifies gaps and/or opportunities for improvement and drives process improvements and innovation in nutrition service initiativescapabilities.
- Provides subject matter expertise during protocol reviews, including clinical trial menu design and nutrition counseling or lifestyle intervention program services.
- Oversees clinical trial nutrition projects and services, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.Collaborates with clients and internal stakeholders to design and implement lifestyle interventions and related services.
- Represents the organization in industry conferences, meetings, and partnerships.Supports business development efforts, including bid defenses and client engagements.
- May support bid defenses with clients, demonstrating expertise and credibility to secure new business opportunities.
- Develops compelling presentations for clients and internal stakeholders to effectively communicate the organization's nutrition service capabilities. and delivers presentations to effectively communicate nutrition services capabilities to clients and internal stakeholders.
- May represent the organization at industry conferences, meetings, and strategic partnerships.
- Participates in protocol reviews to provide input on dietary capabilities and services.
- May collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders in developing lifestyle intervention programs for clinical trials.
- Drives innovation in service capabilities.
Supervision Received / Freedom to actAssignments are objective oriented. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting the organization's objectives and timelines.
Interactions / Business RelationshipsInteracts frequently with internal and external management and senior-level customer representatives concerning projects, operational decisions, scheduling requirements, and / or contractual clarifications. Leads briefings and technical meetings for internal and external representatives.
Qualifications:Education and Experience:
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) required
- 6+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience
- 3+ years of experience in program design, implementation, and management within clinical, research, or healthcare settings
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, public health, or related field preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing multi-site or complex programs preferred
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition or related field preferred
- Certified food service manager required or obtain within first 60 days of hire
- 6 + years of leadership/supervisory experience
- 6+ years in menu planning, diet management, or foodservice operations
- Registered Dietitian
In some cases, an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of nutrition standards and their application within clinical trial settings.
- Strategic leadership skills with demonstrated ability to mentor, develop, and manage teams, fostering growth and innovation.
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to learn various programs and/or systems.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve common goal.
- Strong time-management skills with a proven ability to prioritize, delegate, and meet tight deadlines in high-pressure, fast-changing environments.
- Strong budgeting and financial oversight experience.
- Strong organizational, analytical, judgment, and decision-making skills, adept at managing complex, multi-phase projects and shifting priorities in clinical trials.
- Proven ability to design and adapt clinical trial menus and lifestyle intervention programs.
- Ability to drive innovation and continuous process improvements by integrating scalable strategies and optimizing workflows.
Policy and Strategy:Establishes operating policies & procedures that affect departments and subordinate sections of work units. Interprets company-wide policies and procedures. Develops budgets, schedules, and performance standards.
Management Role:Directs through lower management levels and / or highly skilled specialist employees who exercise significant latitude and independent judgment. Often heads one or more departments or a large centralized staff function. In some instances may be responsible for a functional area (as determined by executive management) and not have subordinate supervisors or employees. May manage employees across multiple regions.
Working Conditions and Environment:- Work is primarily office-based with occasional time spent in food service and operational areas.
- Occasional travel may be required for project oversight and vendor management.
- Constant attention to detail.
- Occasional personal protective equipment is required such as garments and gloves.
- Frequently works long hours, some early morning and/or late evening. Occasionally works weekends; on call 24/7.
Physical Requirements:- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
- Occasional mobility required.
- Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Light to heavy lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including food trays and deliveries with a maximum lift of 50 lbs.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.
- Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.
- Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
