Clinical Operations Senior Project Manager

University of Southern California; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) in San Diego, CA, seeks a Senior Project Manager to operationalize and manage large multi-center clinical trial protocols. You will strategize, plan, and drive execution while leading study teams and ensuring quality through documentation and risk management.

Responsibilities include developing SOPs, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and mentoring staff to ensure timely, compliant delivery of trial milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 3 years in on-site clinical trial monitoring.
• Experience managing staff and coordinating trial activities.
• Knowledge of ICH-GCP guidelines and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Strategize, plan, and drive execution of assigned clinical trial protocols.
• Lead project teams, provide direction, and delegate tasks.
• Develop and implement study documentation, including protocols and manuals.
• Identify trial risks early and intervene to maintain quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive readiness and deliverables.
• Create templates and guidelines aligned with regulations and SOPs.

Skills

Project management

Clinical trials

Cross-functional

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OmniPlan

Job description

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California, is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators, committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials.

The ATRI is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced Senior Project Manager to support ATRI clinical research efforts. The Senior Project Manager works independently to operationalize and manage large multi‑center clinical trial protocols.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Strategize, plan, and drive the execution of all aspect of assigned clinical trial protocols while ensuring alignment with project scope Lead project teams, provide work direction, and delegates tasks to other staff personnel Oversees the development and implementation of documentation for each study, including protocols, training and procedures manuals, source documents, work instruction documents, project plans, timelines, and reports Assurnace of accuracy and quality for work that is delegated and completed personally Proactively anticipates and indentifies trial operational, monitoring, and regulatory risks, ensuring early intervention when needed Collabroates with numerous cross-fucntional stakeholders to drive readiness through planning, scheduling, and execution of all deliverables Development of templates and guidelines, informed by regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the management of assigned studies, as well as departmental initiatives aimed at improving process and efficiency

Location: San Diego, CA

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,058.50 - $132,725.50.

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field(s) Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education

Minimum Experience: 3 years in on-site clinical trial monitoring.

Minimum Skills: Industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research organization and/or nursing setting. Demonstrated experience managing and supervising others, using medical devices and terminology, and managing study records, finances and vendors. Theoretical understanding of health sciences research and ICH-GCP guidelines, with experience applying policies and procedures. Skilled at technical documentation and writing, and at assembling, organizing and conceptualizing numerical data in spreadsheets, databases, reports and presentations. Ability to manage and prioritize different tasks and projects, with deft interpersonal skills for communicating with all levels of staff and various individuals and groups coordinating and executing study activities.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree And Master's degree In Neurosciences Or Public Health Or Pharmacology Or in related field(s)

Preferred Certifications: Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).

Preferred Experience: 5 years

Preferred Skills: Experience in data management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study staff at research and clinical institutions. Ability to handle several priorities within multiple, complex clinical trials. Strong understanding of current GCP guidelines applicable to the clinical research conduct. Proficient in OmniPlan or other timeline applications. Familiarity with academic medical centers.

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USC is a leading private research university located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles – a global center for arts, technology and international business. As the largest private employer in the city – responsible for more than $5 billion annually in economic activity in the region – we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills.

As a USC employee, you will enjoy

• excellent benefits and perks
• member of the Trojan Family - the faculty, staff, students and alumni who make USC a great place to work