Vice President of Clinical Research Development at Mangrove Management Partners

<p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p> <p>Vascular Breakthroughs is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial executive to build and scale our existing clinical trials business.<br>Our current clinical research operations are embedded within eight Office-Based Laboratories (OBLs) and focus exclusively on vascular device trials. This role represents a unique opportunity to expand that platform—both geographically and across new clinical areas—by establishing a broader infrastructure and network capable of managing device-based trials in partnership with hospitals, health systems, and external investigators. The role will work closely with executive leadership, physician leadership, and current clinical trials leadership, including the <em>Vice President of Clinical Operations </em>and <em>Executive Chairman</em>.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Strategic Development &amp; Leadership</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design and execute a comprehensive strategy to evolve the current OBL-based research program into a full-scale SMO/CRO.</li> <li>Define organizational structure, processes, and governance to support scalable, compliant, and efficient multi-site operations.</li> <li>Build partnerships with hospital systems, physician groups, device manufacturers, and early-stage device companies to broaden the trial portfolio.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Operational Expansion</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead site identification, activation, contracting, budgeting, and strategic planning across hospital systems, outpatient centers, and external investigator sites.</li> <li>Mature the existing functional architecture (clinical operations, regulatory, data, monitoring, site management, quality assurance, vendor management, etc.).</li> <li>Advance centralized operations for data management, monitoring, and regulatory oversight.</li> <li>Identify and onboard additional research sites and investigators beyond Vascular Breakthroughs’ current footprint.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Business Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop relationships with sponsors and CROs seeking high‑quality, device-focused research sites.</li> <li>Build the commercial model, pricing structure, and growth strategy for the new SMO/CRO business unit.</li> <li>Represent Vascular Breakthroughs’ research capabilities at conferences, advisory boards, and industry partnership forums.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cross-Specialty &amp; Device Trial Expansion</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead efforts to diversify research beyond vascular interventions into adjacent procedural or surgical device categories.</li> <li>Maintain focus on device trials while leveraging existing operational efficiency and physician expertise in outpatient procedural care.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Leadership &amp; Culture</strong></p> <ul> <li>Recruit, mentor, and develop clinical research and operations teams.</li> <li>Foster a culture of scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in business leadership, including at least 5 years (preferred) in leadership roles within a CRO, SMO, or sponsor-side research operations.</li> <li>Deep understanding of device trial operations, ideally with experience in vascular, endovascular, interventional radiology, or related device areas.</li> <li>Experience managing clinical partnerships across outpatient centers, hospitals, and integrated health systems.</li> <li>Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a growth‑stage organization.</li> <li>Exceptional relationship management, communication, and operational strategy skills.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead the transformation of an established clinical research arm into a national‑level SMO.</li> <li>Build on a strong foundation of eight OBL-based research sites and a proven vascular device research program with established scientists and investigators.</li> <li>Collaborate with top-tier vascular specialists and a data-driven management team focused on innovation and patient outcomes.</li> <li>Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and the opportunity to shape a new business line from the ground up.</li> </ul> <p>*Please note that this role is expected to commute to the Burlington, MA office at least once a week*</p> <p><strong><u>Compensation</u></strong></p> <p>$140,000 - $200,000 per year. Negotiable based on skills and experience.</p> <p>#Mangrove</p>