Clinical Research Manager

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University’s Department of Neurosurgery seeks an experienced Clinical Research Manager with a combined medical and surgical background to lead and coordinate clinical research operations across medical and surgical specialties.

The role will provide leadership and oversight of complex research projects, supervise multiple clinical research staff, and manage all aspects of operations, including quality, regulatory compliance, and fiscal oversight, in an academic medical center setting.

Qualifications

• Direct clinical experience in medical and surgical settings.
• Leadership in coordinating cross-disciplinary clinical research operations.
• Experience with NIH-funded research, grant prep, and progress reporting.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Familiarity with translational research and implementation science methodologies.
• Knowledge of comparative effectiveness research and quality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate clinical research operations across medical and surgical specialties.
• Supervise multiple clinical research staff and oversee regulatory compliance.
• Manage quality management and fiscal oversight of projects.
• Collaborate with faculty investigators and clinical teams to ensure successful execution of portfolios.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical research management

Staff supervision

Budget/fiscal oversight

NIH-funded research experience

Publication record

Education

Master's degree in clinical research or related field

Job description

The Department of Neurosurgery seeks an experienced Clinical Research Manager with combined medical and surgical background to lead and coordinate clinical research operations across medical and surgical specialties. This position will provide leadership and oversight of complex clinical research projects, supervise multiple clinical research staff, and manage all aspects of clinical research operations including quality management, personnel management, regulatory compliance, and fiscal oversight.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty investigators, clinical teams, and research staff to ensure the successful execution of diverse research portfolios spanning medical and surgical disciplines. This role requires expertise in both medical and surgical clinical environments, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of research quality and regulatory compliance.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits in an academic medical center setting with opportunities for professional growth and scholarly activity.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct clinical experience in both medical settings (inpatient/outpatient units, specialty clinics) and surgical settings (OR, PACU, surgical units).
• Master's degree in clinical research, public health, nursing, or related field.
• Experience with NIH-funded research including grant preparation and progress reporting.
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with both medical device trials and pharmaceutical trials across multiple phases.
• Familiarity with translational research initiatives bridging basic science and clinical applications.
• Knowledge of comparative effectiveness research and implementation science methodologies.
• Experience with patient-reported outcomes and quality of life assessments.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
• May be required to work non-standard, extended or weekend hours in support of research or project work.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administration Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.