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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate Director, Clinical Capabilities Innovation - **Company:** Madrigal Pharmaceuticals - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $172,000.0 - $210,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Document Management Systems, Enterprise Document Management System, Microsoft Office, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Workflow Management Systems, Performance Monitor, Veeva, VeevaVault, GXP - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/associate-director-clinical-capabilities-innovation-madrigal-9976319 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree required; degree in life sciences, health sciences, information systems, business, or related field preferred. * Minimum of 10-12 years relevant overall experience and 8-10 years of progressive clinical operations systems experience, preferably within biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry settings. * Experience in clinical operations, clinical systems, eTMF operations, study startup, clinical documentation, or related clinical development functions. * Strong understanding of clinical trial execution, regulated document management, GCP expectations, and sponsor oversight responsibilities. * Experience with Veeva Vault Clinical applications strongly preferred. * Veeva Vault Administrator certification preferred. * Experience with system integrations, data flows, APIs, automation, workflow design, or AI-enabled business processes strongly preferred. * Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into system requirements, process designs, and operationally practical solutions. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and continuous improvement mindset. * Ability to work effectively across Clinical Operations, IT, Quality, vendors, and senior stakeholders. * Comfort operating in an evolving environment where processes, technology, and operating models are being built and refined., * Excellent attention to accuracy and detail. * Effective written and verbal communication skills. * Strong clinical operations systems experience. * Ability to translate business needs into technology-enabled solutions. * Strong software and computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and clinical systems. * Solid analytical and proactive problem-solving skills. * Strong operational skills and demonstrated ability to meet timelines. * Ability to learn new technologies with ease. * A team player with ability to build relationships at all levels. * Demonstrated self-starter with a high level of commitment. * Change management and continuous improvement mindset. * Regulated systems mindset with focus on quality, compliance, and inspection readiness. ## Description Clinical Capabilities Strategy & Design * Partner with IT and other internal partners to lead the design and implementation of AI-enabled clinical operations capabilities, including agentic workflows for TMF intake, classification, metadata extraction, ALCOA+ checks, periodic review support, and risk-based oversight. * Translate clinical operations needs into AI-enabled process designs, user requirements, decision logic, exception pathways, training materials, and adoption support materials. * Own the clinical business design for AI-enabled operating models, ensuring that human control points, exception handling, auditability, validation expectations, and compliance requirements are built into the process from launch. Systems Enablement & Lifecycle Support * Support delivery of new capabilities within Veeva Vault and related clinical systems, including process design, configuration input, integration requirements, testing support, user acceptance, and deployment readiness. * Lead analysis of Veeva and related system releases approximately three times per year, assessing business impact, identifying enhancement opportunities, and partnering with IT to prioritize, test, and implement relevant functionality. * Support ongoing monitoring of process performance, quality trends, user adoption, and opportunities for continuous improvement. * Support governance of AI-enabled clinical processes, including performance monitoring, issue trending, feedback loops, change control inputs, and continuous improvement recommendations. Innovation & Cross-Functional Partnership * Stay informed on emerging clinical operations technologies, AI capabilities, Veeva Vault functionality, regulatory expectations, and industry trends that may influence future clinical operating models. * Build strong cross-functional relationships with Clinical Operations, TMF Operations, Quality, IT, vendors, and senior stakeholders to support effective delivery and adoption of new capabilities. * Other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [How to govern Vibe Coding for the Enterprise](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100290-how-to-govern-vibe-coding-for-the-enterprise) - [AI in High-Stakes Industries: Lessons Learned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100253-ai-in-high-stakes-industries-lessons-learned) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development)