Clinical Research Director — Trials & Team Lead

The Neuron Clinic Gp; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Neuron Clinic GP in California seeks a driven Research Department Manager to lead and elevate our clinical research initiatives in a dynamic healthcare setting. You will shape the direction of studies and ensure high standards of scientific rigor and patient safety.

You will oversee trials from start-up through completion, mentor staff, coordinate regulatory submissions, recruit participants, and collaborate with sponsors to achieve research objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced degree preferred.
• Certification such as CCRC or CCRP is preferred.
• Familiarity with EDC systems and trial management software.
• 2+ years of clinical/medical research management experience.
• Strong knowledge of IRB, GCP, and FDA regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management in a research setting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Experience with research data management systems and clinical trial software.
• Strong written and verbal communication for reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the research department, ensuring regulatory and institutional compliance.
• Coordinate and manage multiple clinical trials from start-up to completion.
• Supervise coordinators and research assistants supporting trial activities.
• Develop and manage protocols, timelines, and milestones.
• Lead and coordinate research staff including analysts and support personnel.
• Support recruitment, enrollment, and management of study participants.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents in a timely manner.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of specimens and investigational products.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, partners, and sponsors to drive objectives.
• Monitor budgets, resource allocation, and departmental expenditures.
• Ensure adherence to IRB, GCP, and FDA regulations across studies.
• Prepare and present findings to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify risks affecting business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

CCRC certification

CCRP certification

Tools

EDC systems

Clinical trial management software

Job description

The Neuron Clinic GP in California seeks a driven Research Department Manager to lead and elevate our clinical research initiatives in a dynamic healthcare setting. You will shape the direction of studies and ensure high standards of scientific rigor and patient safety.

You will oversee trials from start-up through completion, mentor staff, coordinate regulatory submissions, recruit participants, and collaborate with sponsors to achieve research objectives.