Department: 10010 NCCT (National Center for Clinical Trials) - Administration Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F Pay Range $131.90 - $211.05 Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Advocate Health National Center for Clinical Trials (NCCT), ensuring the efficient, compliant, and high-quality execution of clinical trials across a national footprint of hospitals and care sites. This role is pivotal in advancing NCCT’s mission to make clinical trials a routine part of patient care, harmonizing processes across regions and functions, and leveraging technology to deliver operational excellence. Leads enterprise-wide integration of trial operations into clinical workflows, standardize procedures, and foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to position NCCT as a national leader in clinical research. *Remote based position with monthly travel expectations. Major Responsibilities - Translate NCCT’s vision into operational strategies and execution plans that embed clinical trials into routine care across Advocate Health’s network. - Establish and support NCCT-designated trial sites across Advocate Health regions, ensuring readiness, staff training, and operational capability. - Champion strategies to expand patient access and diversity in trials, leveraging centralized recruitment programs and community engagement. - Drive adoption of emerging methodologies such as decentralized trials and telehealth integrations and benchmark NCCT operations against leading industry standards. - Represent NCCT in externally facing engagements, including client meetings, industry conferences, and professional forums, to showcase capabilities and strengthen strategic partnerships. - Direct end-to-end trial operations, including site activation, recruitment, execution, and close-out, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory standards. - Develop and implement SOPs, policies, and best practices to harmonize trial conduct across all sites under a single IRB and unified infrastructure. - Oversee adoption of enterprise-wide tools such as CTMS, EHR, and AI-driven recruitment platforms to streamline workflows and enhance patient engagement. - Define and monitor KPIs for trial operations and use data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and implement continuous improvement initiatives. - Manage operational resources effectively, including forecasting needs, allocating staff and budgets, and maintaining ownership for resource planning to support current and future trial demands. - Oversee the operations of a contact center with both inbound and outbound capabilities to engage clinical trial participants, ensuring timely communication, responsiveness, and a positive participant experience. - Manage staff responsible for centralized recruitment and retention of clinical trial participants, ensuring effective strategies, timely enrollment, and sustained engagement throughout the study. - Leverage technology and analytics to monitor and optimize recruitment and retention performance, using real-time dashboards and data insights to drive continuous improvement in participant engagement. - Manage staff responsible for project management and study oversight. - Manage staff performing duties related to regulatory document maintenance, submissions to the IRB, and ensure the Investigator Site File for each trial remains audit-ready at all times. - Serve as the primary operational liaison to sponsors, CROs, investigators, and internal leaders, ensuring strong relationships and delivery on contractual obligations. - Align closely with the Business Development and Sales function to ensure operational delivery excellence for awarded work and actively support pre-sales efforts to secure new partnerships and trial opportunities. - Collaborate tightly with Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance function to ensure data integrity, patient safety, and adherence to all applicable standards and guidelines. - Work closely with Finance and Legal functions on budget and contract development, financial reconciliation, and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements. Minimum Job Requirements Education - Bachelor’s degree required Certification / Registration / License N/A Work Experience - At least 10 years in clinical research operations with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles overseeing multi-site or enterprise-level programs. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities - Deep knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP, and clinical trial processes; experience with IRB administration and compliance. Familiarity with CTMS, EHR integrations, and advanced recruitment technologies. - Proven ability to lead large teams, manage complex portfolios, and drive organizational change in a matrixed environment. - Exceptional interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders and foster cross-functional alignment. - Strong analytical, decision-making, and financial management skills; commitment to operational excellence and patient-centered research. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation - Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training - Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job - Incentive pay for select positions - Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more - Paid Time Off programs - Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability - Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses - Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave - Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs - Educational Assistance Program About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

As VP of Total Rewards and People Operations, you will be responsible for supporting and elevating two successful teams that run our Total Rewards and People Operations functions in a growth-oriented organization, ensuring their continued success and development. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a track record of operational acumen and excellence, building and growing high-performing teams and preparing organizations to scale. You will report directly to Aledade’s Chief People Officer (CPO) and be a key member of the People Leadership team. You will be a trusted advisor to teams across Aledade. Impact You'll Own: - Team Oversight and Strategy: - Provide overall strategic oversight, guidance, and development for the existing high-performing teams that lead the Total Rewards and People Operations functions, focused on elevating their impact and work. - Total Rewards: - Designing and operationalizing innovative company-wide, global compensation and benefit strategy and programs. - Partnering with the Chief People Officer and external compensation consultants on the strategy, design, and implementation of executive compensation programs. - Partner with business leaders to advise on incentive compensation programs. - Managing a foundational and scalable job architecture structure including leveling, benchmarking and supporting our company-wide budgeting and forecasting. - Provide support and consultation of all compensation/total rewards to executive management across Aledade. - Lead the team in the design and management of a comprehensive total well-being strategy that integrates physical, financial, and mental health programs, measuring their impact on employee engagement and productivity. - People Operations: - Lead/support the People Ops team in shaping the strategy for critical business initiatives and driving the successful execution of business initiatives, including scaling HR Operations (people and process) for overall growth and expansion. - Spearhead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of AI/ML technologies to automate routine HR operational processes, significantly enhance HR data quality with our People Analytics leader, and improve the efficiency and accuracy of HR shared services. - Champion the integration of AI tools within HR systems (HRIS, Compensation platforms, Talent Analytics) to enable predictive workforce planning, optimize personalized total rewards offerings, and provide deeper insights into employee engagement and turnover. - Continued improvement of our overall processes, compliance, and day to day People Operations. What You Bring: - Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of relevant operations and total rewards experience, including responsibility for managing geographically distributed teams. - Proven ability to lead the change management and communication strategy for major compensation and benefits transformations, ensuring clear, empathetic, and effective employee understanding and adoption. - Proven success leading total rewards and operations in high growth companies. - Strategic thinker for how to utilize systems and optimize processes for best practices. - Proficient in setting and managing priorities based on HR systems and overall HR needs. - Strong foundational knowledge of HR systems, operations, compliance and technology. - Exhibited consultative style with confirmed experience supporting senior business leaders, including demonstrated ability to lead discussions with senior business leaders. - Outstanding attention to detail, project management and operational chops. Who We Are: Aledade, a public benefit corporation, exists to empower the most transformational part of our health care landscape - independent primary care. We were founded in 2014, and since then, we've become the largest network of independent primary care in the country - helping practices, health centers and clinics deliver better care to their patients and thrive in value-based care. Additionally, by creating value-based contracts across a wide variety of health plans, we aim to flip the script on the traditional fee-for-service model. Our work strengthens continuity of care, aligns incentives and ensures primary care physicians are paid for what they do best - keeping patients healthy. If you want to help create a health care system that is good for patients, good for practices and good for society - and if you're eager to join a collaborative, inclusive and remote-first culture - you've come to the right place. What Does This Mean for You? At Aledade, you will be part of a creative culture that is driven by a passion for tackling complex issues with respect, open-mindedness and a desire to learn. You will collaborate with team members who bring a wide range of experiences, interests, backgrounds, beliefs and achievements to their work - and who are all united by a shared passion for public health and a commitment to the Aledade mission. In addition to time off to support work-life balance and enjoyment, we offer the following comprehensive benefits package designed for the overall well-being of our team members: Flexible work schedules and the ability to work remotely are available for many roles Health, dental and vision insurance paid up to 80% for employees, dependents and domestic partners Robust time-off plan (21 days of PTO in your first year) Two paid volunteer days and 11 paid holidays 12 weeks paid parental leave for all new parents Six weeks paid sabbatical after six years of service Educational Assistant Program and Clinical Employee Reimbursement Program 401(k) with up to 4% match Stock options And much more! At Aledade, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them! We strive to attract, develop and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diverse communities where we live and work. Aledade is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions at Aledade are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity or expression, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Privacy Policy: By applying for this job, you agree to Aledade's Applicant Privacy Policy available at https://www.aledade.com/privacy-policy-applicants

Role Description The VP of Business Development will report directly to the Event Staging President and is expected to effectively interface often with other IMS Managers and Team Members, such as the Account Executives, Sales Managers, Operation Directors, and VP of Production Management. The position may work remote; however, it will have a home base in Linwood, PA. - An independent, driven, and motivated thought leader expected to drive business opportunities by identifying prospective corporate clients and associations. - Strong ability and desire to prospect and identify qualified new business opportunities, the competitive nature of those opportunities, and client budget. - Comfortable and experienced with executive sales presentations and negotiations with C-level executives in Fortune 2000 organizations. - Support all Esports activities and business with the appropriate team. - Developing quantifiable value propositions to prospects based on their individual needs. - Making accurate and competent recommendations for proper prospect projections based on the potential pipeline. - Contributing to the marketing materials, collaterals, advertising, and sponsorships that are intended to help develop the business. - Promoting the highest quality image of IMS with employees, customers, vendors, and the community. - Making suggestions based on awareness of the industry trends and maintaining focus on company growth objectives to achieve a superior position in the industry. - Participate actively in the regular team and one-on-one meetings to ensure their success. - Following the company handbook and policy, operate in compliance with all company policies. - Ability to develop an annual business plan, specifically: realistic forecasts, identifying prospects, plan for growing existing customer base, realistic costs of sales to operate to meet the plan, and sales marketing programming. - Ability to comply with and fulfill the necessary Activity Plan on behalf of IMS Sales Standards that include minimum monthly standards for quoted business and closed business, monthly calls and engagements, new business opportunities, and new $100k Accounts. - Evolve the marketing materials and collaterals, lead marketing-related event planning, advertising, sponsorships, etc. - Maintain awareness in the development of sound marketing strategies, monitor industry trends, attend conferences, and maintain focus on company growth objectives with a goal of maintaining/achieving a superior position in the industry. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Business and/or Marketing, plus five to ten years of experience in a technology sales position. - Experience developing net new business relationships to develop new business opportunities. - Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. - Proven proficiency in computer skills in CRM database management, adopting proprietary activity tracking systems, and also adopting new technology in an effort to achieve sales goals. - Successful record of accomplishment of building and growing networking opportunities for the development of new business. - Proven record of accomplishment of creating and executing a social media plan, which will support the development of New Business Opportunities. - Proven ability to quantify, demonstrate, and prove value to clients continually. - Customer-focused mindset; experience working directly with customers with a wide range of professional sophistication. - Significant sales experience with Fortune 2000 corporations and prestigious institutions of higher education. - Excellent salesmanship, communication, and interpersonal skills; a consummate networker. - Ability to interface with colleagues and customers at all levels, by professional competence, integrity, and personal style. - An ability to represent IMS at Industry events. - An ability to demonstrate empathy, enabling open, transparent, and effective dialog with customers. - Drive, motivation, passion, and an exceptional personal work ethic. Able to operate autonomously in a dynamic environment. - Strong fit with the Company’s culture and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. - An ability to collaborate with other departments. - Excellent interpersonal, customer interface, communication, and presentation skills. - Proven ability to listen, extrapolate information, and leverage resources to effectively provide solutions to customer needs. - Exceptional strategic thinking and structured problem-solving skills. - An ability to adequately prepare for and execute difficult conversations. - Work requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule. - Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

• Responsible for owning the overall management of sales strategies, activities, operations, and budgets • Develop and implement powerful selling strategies and strategic sales plans • Demonstrate product and procedural knowledge; clinical and procedural excellence • Develop, coach, lead, and engage Regional Managers • Lead a portfolio of products, responsible for sales, growth and income targets • Collaborate with Finance, Commercial Operations, SCG, and Corporate Accounts • Establish relationships with key surgeons to harness potential sales opportunities