Clinical Research Manager

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

Benefits:

• simple IRA
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

About the Role:

The Neuron Clinic is looking for a driven and experienced Research Department Manager to lead and elevate our research initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the direction of cutting-edge clinical research within a dynamic and growing healthcare organization. If you're passionate about advancing science and leading high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the research department, ensuring compliance with regulatory and institutional standards
• Oversee, coordinate, and manage multiple clinical trials from start-up through completion.
• Coordinate trials and/or supervising the clinical research coordinators and research assistants who support trial activities.
• Develop, implement, and manage research protocols, timelines, and project milestones
• Lead, mentor, and coordinate research staff including coordinators, analysts, and support personnel
• Support the recruitment, enrollment, and management of study participants throughout the study process.
• Prepare, organize, and submit required regulatory documents in a timely manner.
• Ensure study specimens and investigational products are stored, handled, and tracked properly.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, external partners, and sponsors to drive research objectives
• Monitor research budgets, resource allocation, and departmental expenditures
• Ensure adherence to IRB, GCP, and FDA regulations across all active studies
• Prepare and present research findings, reports, and updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Proactively identify and anticipate strategic, operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational risks that could affect business goals.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or advanced degree in a related scientific or healthcare field preferred
• Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification is preferred.
• Familiarity with Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management software.
• 2+ years of experience in clinical or medical research management
• Strong knowledge of IRB processes, GCP guidelines, and FDA regulations
• Proven leadership and team management experience 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 skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement

About Us:

The Neuron Clinic GP is a forward-thinking neurology practice with presence in San Diego and Riverside counties. The Neuron Clinic is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing neurological science. Our team is passionate about innovation, and we foster a collaborative environment where both patients and staff can thrive. We pride ourselves on a culture of excellence, curiosity, and compassionate care that keeps our team engaged and our patients coming back.