Job Title:  Director, Clinical Research

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# 162349 - Piscataway, New Jersey, United States

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

We are seeking Director, Clinical Research with a strong background in  designing and conducting oral health clinical trials that lead to innovative ways to describe and visualize product benefits. The  candidate will initiate the design, implementation, and evaluation of clinical studies, ensuring that all research activities are conducted in accordance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements.  The Clinical Research Director will work with internal and external partners to clinically evaluate oral health products and devices, focusing on the scientific and strategic aspects of clinical trials without direct supervisory responsibilities.  The successful candidate will be a multifaceted leader, capable of fostering collaborative relationships with customers, including academic and corporate partners and regulatory agencies. 
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic planning, design and execution of clinical research programs from conception through to publication
• Develop research protocols, consent forms, and other study documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and ethical principles
• Train research staff, including coordinators, data managers, and support personnel on how to use the Colgate eClinical Trial Management Systems
• Lead all aspects of the recruitment and the retention strategies, ensuring that study enrollment targets are met and that diversity is considered
• Collaborate with senior leadership across departments to align research strategies with business objectives.
• Monitor study progress, identify potential issues, and implement corrective actions as needed to keep research on track
• Ensure the quality and integrity of data collection, management, and analysis
• Prepare reports, manuscripts, and presentations to disseminate research findings to the scientific community and other stakeholders
• Explore opportunities to collaborate with behavior scientists in order to design studies that integrate effective behavior change interventions
• Maintain knowledge of behavior change theories, methodologies, and best practices
• Lead study budgets and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Work with Scientific Affairs and Public Health Teams to conduct implementation clinical research
• Coordinate the safety monitoring of trial participants and ensure reporting of adverse events
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging therapies, and regulatory landscape

Required Qualifications:

• Dental degree, DDS, and/or a PhD in an oral biology field
• At least 10 years of clinical research experience
• At least 5 years working in a senior leadership role leading clinical programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in clinical trial management software and statistical analysis tools
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines pertaining to clinical research
   

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range $146,000.00 - $217,350.00 USD

Pay is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge and education, skills and office/market location. In addition to base salary, salaried employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing and, for Executive-level (salary grade 16 and above) roles only, long-term incentives in the form of Restricted Stock Units and/or Stock Options.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable benefits plans then in effect, all salaried employees are also eligible for a competitive benefits package which includes:

• Insurance: Employees (and their eligible dependents) are eligible to participate in Company-sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Disability insurance plans.
• Retirement Plans: Employees are eligible to enroll in Colgate's 401(k) plan, which provides for company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements
• Vacation/PTO: Employees receive a minimum of 15 days of vacation/PTO leave annually
• Paid Holidays: Employees receive a minimum of 13 paid/floating holidays annually
• Paid Sick Leave: Based on location and consistent with applicable state and local law, employees receive a minimum of 40 hours of paid sick leave on January 1st of each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may take up to eight weeks of paid parental leave and 12 weeks of unpaid leave (varies for employees with fewer than 12 months of service and is subject to hours worked requirements)

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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