# Vice President of Clinical Research Development - Company: [Mangrovemanagementpartners]() - Location: Burlington, MA - Team: Corporate Office - Salary: $140K – $200K - Posted: January 23, 2026 ## Job description **About the Opportunity** Vascular Breakthroughs is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial executive to build and scale our existing clinical trials business. 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 *Vice President of Clinical Operations* and *Executive Chairman*. **Key Responsibilities** **Strategic Development & Leadership** * Design and execute a comprehensive strategy to evolve the current OBL-based research program into a full-scale SMO/CRO. * Define organizational structure, processes, and governance to support scalable, compliant, and efficient multi-site operations. * Build partnerships with hospital systems, physician groups, device manufacturers, and early-stage device companies to broaden the trial portfolio. **Operational Expansion** * Lead site identification, activation, contracting, budgeting, and strategic planning across hospital systems, outpatient centers, and external investigator sites. * Mature the existing functional architecture (clinical operations, regulatory, data, monitoring, site management, quality assurance, vendor management, etc.). * Advance centralized operations for data management, monitoring, and regulatory oversight. * Identify and onboard additional research sites and investigators beyond Vascular Breakthroughs’ current footprint. **Business Development** * Develop relationships with sponsors and CROs seeking high‑quality, device-focused research sites. * Build the commercial model, pricing structure, and growth strategy for the new SMO/CRO business unit. * Represent Vascular Breakthroughs’ research capabilities at conferences, advisory boards, and industry partnership forums. **Cross-Specialty & Device Trial Expansion** * Lead efforts to diversify research beyond vascular interventions into adjacent procedural or surgical device categories. * Maintain focus on device trials while leveraging existing operational efficiency and physician expertise in outpatient procedural care. **Leadership & Culture** * Recruit, mentor, and develop clinical research and operations teams. * Foster a culture of scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. **Qualifications** * 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. * Deep understanding of device trial operations, ideally with experience in vascular, endovascular, interventional radiology, or related device areas. * Experience managing clinical partnerships across outpatient centers, hospitals, and integrated health systems. * Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a growth‑stage organization. * Exceptional relationship management, communication, and operational strategy skills. **Why Join Us** * Lead the transformation of an established clinical research arm into a national‑level SMO. * Build on a strong foundation of eight OBL-based research sites and a proven vascular device research program with established scientists and investigators. * Collaborate with top-tier vascular specialists and a data-driven management team focused on innovation and patient outcomes. * Competitive compensation, performance incentives, and the opportunity to shape a new business line from the ground up. \*Please note that this role is expected to commute to the Burlington, MA office at least once a week\* **Compensation** $140,000 - $200,000 per year. Negotiable based on skills and experience. #Mangrove ## Apply [Apply on Mangrovemanagementpartners]() Canonical job page: