Assistant Research Manager (Chandler)

Arizona Liver Health; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

3 weeks PTO

401K with 6% company match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Arizona Liver Health in Chandler, AZ, is seeking an Assistant Research Manager who will oversee clinical research operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This full-time role includes managing research staff, coordinating studies, and maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders.

Qualified candidates should have significant experience in clinical research, possess leadership abilities, and contribute to continuous professional development. Benefits include health insurance, PTO, and a 401K plan with company matching.

Qualifications

• At least three to five (3-5) years of experience in a lead CRC role or CRC III role in clinical research.
• A thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, GCP and biomedical research ethics.
• Proven ability to perform all functions as listed for Research Phlebotomist, CRC I-III, and Research Pharmacy Tech.

Responsibilities

• Manage conduct of clinical research activities under direction of Principal Investigator.
• Coordinate and implement assigned protocols in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Collect and record clinical research data, assist in patient assessments.

Skills

Team leadership abilities

Communication skills

Organization skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or undergraduate degree

Job description

Assistant Research Manager

Chandler, AZ

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

Arizona Liver Health is looking for exceptional candidates to fill the Assistant Research Manager role. Qualified candidates will possess great team leadership abilities and a passion for continuing to grow their skillset in clinical research.

Full-time, Exempt, On-site, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am or 5pm

$90,000 - $105,000 per year, depending on experience

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or sub-investigator, manage the conduct of clinical research activities.

Responsible for coordinating and implementing assigned protocols in compliance with FDA CFR, GCP and company SOPs.

Collects and records clinical research data, assists in patient assessments, scheduling, maintaining study files, study supplies and study medication accountability.

The day-to-day operations of the research program

Approve flexing of time worked in the absence of the Site Research Manager

Assist in the managing of the site research staff as directed by the Site Research Manager

Train/retrain new research staff in addition to executing regular retrainings with current staff to maintain compliance and productivity

Along with the Site Research Manager, review weekly screening and clinic volume to meet and/or exceed goals

Regulatory and/or Quality Assurance/Quality Control duties at site as needed

Assist in the managing of CRC 2, 3, research phlebotomist in the absence of the Site Research Manager

Report any daily issues/concerns, work quality issues to the Site Research Manager

Help plan site specific team building activities

Report to direct manager on status of daily clinical research operations

Maintain effective, and positive, working relationships with patients, sponsors, providers and employees.

Troubleshoot and resolve clinic, protocol, and SOP issues and advise CRCs

Changes to SOPs and clinic process to be discussed with Chief Medical Officer and direct manager

Assist ad fill in for CRCs (level 1-3) with assigned tasks as necessary

Allocate work in cooperation with the Site Research Manager

Conduct timely evaluations and monthly one-on-one meetings (at minimum) for assigned direct reports (if any)

Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental standards

Assist in conducting regularly scheduled meetings with the research personnel at the site as needed and take proper meeting notes with action items

Attend and present at scheduled meetings with research staff, direct manager, and Chief Medical Director of Research

Assist with projects and tasks as assigned and direct in the absence of the Site Research Manager

Provide assistance with study protocol adherence as necessary

Ensure site staff completes assigned tasks

At least three to five (3-5) years of experience in a lead CRC role or a CRC III role or equivalent in either phase 1 or phase 2-3 research

A thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, principles of GCP and biomedical research ethics.

Strong Interpersonal and communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.

Able to interact effectively with professional, administrative staff, sponsor and regulatory representatives, patients, potential subjects and referral sources. Can communicate clearly and effectively.

Strong organization, time-management, and leadership skills

Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude

Ability to provide all employees and research subjects with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating professional decorum.

Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements is required. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within particular field. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision of the Site Research Manager.

Proven ability to perform all job functions as listed job descriptions for Research Phlebotomist, CRC I-III, and Research Pharmacy Tech.

Interviewing and hiring team members with or on behalf of the site manager

Training of new team members as well as retraining of current team members

Timely execution of performance evaluations for assigned direct reports (if any)

Provide mentorship and coaching to elevate skillsets of current team

Help plan both professional and personal goals with team members to ensure productivity and meeting assigned KPIs

Delegate responsibilities among team members as needed to ensure efficiency in the absence of the Site Research Manager

Help perform progressive disciplinary action and proper documentation in collaboration with Human Resources for team members as necessary

High School Diploma or GED required

Associates, undergraduate, graduate degree or equivalent

Five (5) years of work experience or graduate training preferably in clinical setting

Study-specific training

Experience and training in the conduct of clinical research (specific experience and/or training in clinical research, including IRB submissions, reporting and source documentation and trial management)

Previous leadership experience preferred

Able to lift at least 25 lbs.

Able to sit for long periods (at least 50%)

Able to type and do computer work for long periods

Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship, work visa, and/or visa transfer is not provided

Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)

3 weeks PTO

5 days Sick Time

7 Company Paid holidays + 2 Paid Half-days

401K with 6% company match

Short & Long Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Shared company vehicles for required travel

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.