Clinical Research Operations Lead

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's Hospital seeks a Research Manager to lead the Maternal and Early Nutrition for Optimal Growth and Development (MEND) Core at the Nutrition Center, overseeing a multidisciplinary clinical research operation and complex studies, including longitudinal projects and randomized controlled trials.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data integrity, and staff development, with collaboration across investigators and institutional leadership to translate protocols into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years of related experience with leadership readiness.
• Master's degree recommended; ASPIRE-like leadership development is a plus.
• CRS certification required within 1 year of date of hire; CRS program familiarity beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the multidisciplinary clinical research portfolio.
• Oversee participant recruitment and retention, regulatory compliance, and data quality.
• Manage budgets, personnel, and infrastructure; drive continuous improvement and audits.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Clinical research

IRB/GCP

Data management

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

CRS certification

Job description

Arkansas Children's Hospital seeks a Research Manager to lead the Maternal and Early Nutrition for Optimal Growth and Development (MEND) Core at the Nutrition Center, overseeing a multidisciplinary clinical research operation and complex studies, including longitudinal projects and randomized controlled trials.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data integrity, and staff development, with collaboration across investigators and institutional leadership to translate protocols into