Clinical Research Supervisor 2

University of California - Davis; California; On-site; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis is seeking a Clinical Research Supervisor for the IMPACT Lab and Mood Disorders Research Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. This on-site role leads multiple psychiatric trials, overseeing startup, recruitment, protocol execution, data quality, and regulatory compliance.

Under the PI, you will mentor staff, monitor performance, handle sponsor/IRB coordination, and drive workflows to ensure safety and timely study completion, budgets,

Qualifications

• CCRP/CCRC certification or equivalent required.
• Master's degree in a related field or relevant experience.
• Experience supervising clinical research staff.
• Budget development and extramural funding knowledge.
• Experience with GCP, IRB, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day clinical research operations across concurrent studies, including startup, recruitment, and protocol implementation.
• Ensure data quality, regulatory compliance, sponsor and IRB coordination, monitoring, and study close-out.
• Train and mentor clinical research staff, assign and prioritize work, and develop standardized workflows.
• Support research budgets, grant and contract activities, reporting, and dissemination as assigned.

Skills

Supervision & mentorship

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data management

IRB/GCP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CCR P/CCRC or equivalent certification

Master's degree in psychology/ neuroscience/ health sciences/ nursing/ public health or related field

Tools

EDC systems

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Job ID: 89661

Location: Sacramento

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

#CA-FT The Clinical Research Supervisor provides operational leadership and direct supervision for multiple psychiatric and behavioral health clinical trials conducted within the IMPACT Lab and Mood Disorders Research Program in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the UC Davis School of Medicine. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the supervisor oversees day-to-day clinical research operations across concurrent studies, including study start-up, participant recruitment and retention, protocol implementation, data quality, regulatory compliance, sponsor and IRB coordination, monitoring activities, and study close-out. The position works closely with investigators, research staff, sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs), institutional partners, and study participants to ensure research is conducted in accordance with approved protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and institutional requirements. The supervisor assigns and prioritizes work, trains and mentors clinical research staff, monitors study performance, identifies and resolves operational and compliance issues, and develops standardized workflows that support participant safety, research quality, and timely study completion. The position also supports research budgets, grant and contract activities, reporting, and scientific dissemination as assigned.

Apply By Date: November 5, 2026 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), or comparable clinical research certification.
• Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, health sciences, nursing, public health, Or a related field, OR relevant experience.
• Experience providing supervision, work direction, training, or mentorship to clinical research staff.
• Experience in budget development for research proposals, contract/grant development, rules and regulations for extramural funding, accounting principles and financial analysis.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience coordinating multiple clinical research studies or complex clinical trials, preferably involving psychiatry, behavioral health, neuroscience, or a related field.
• Experience with participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, retention, study visits, and clinical research documentation.
• Experience applying Good Clinical Practice, IRB requirements, human-subjects protections, and clinical research regulatory requirements.
• Experience with clinical research data management, source documentation, EDC systems, sponsor monitoring, audits, and quality-control activities.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, sponsor monitoring visits, and audit or inspection readiness.
• Experience with statistical analysis software and preparation of research data for scientific reports, manuscripts, abstracts, or Data Safety Monitoring Board review.
• Experience with research involving children and adolescents.
• Advanced knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, IRB requirements, informed consent, human-subjects protections, research ethics, and applicable clinical research regulations.
• Knowledge of clinical trial operations across the study lifecycle, including start-up, recruitment, screening, enrollment, study visits, monitoring, regulatory maintenance, and close-out.
• Knowledge of recruitment and retention strategies for clinical study participants, including effective communication with participants and families in psychiatric and behavioral health settings.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to assign and prioritize work, train and mentor employees, provide feedback, and promote accountability and collaboration.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent studies, shifting priorities, high volumes of documentation, and competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational, compliance, and data-quality issues; exercise independent judgment; evaluate options; and implement or recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to interpret research protocols, study manuals, medical records, laboratory results, and related source documentation and translate requirements into operational workflows.
• Experience with clinical research databases and electronic data capture systems; proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other tools used to manage research documentation and reporting.
• Working knowledge of statistical concepts and software sufficient to organize, review, summarize, and support analysis of clinical research data.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills to work effectively with investigators, research staff, clinical partners, sponsors, CROs, study participants, and families.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and handle sensitive research, patient, personnel, and financial information appropriately.
• Knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health research populations, medical terminology, and clinical research practices applicable to the assigned studies.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work across multiple concurrent research projects and meeting study, regulatory, and operational deadlines.
• Ability to support research budgets, grants, contracts, or other research administration activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in psychology, neuroscience, pharmacology, public health, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated, or federally funded clinical trials.
• Experience with psychiatric clinical trials involving medications, psychotherapy, digital therapeutics, or other behavioral health interventions.
• Experience working with individuals with psychiatric diagnoses and other research populations requiring additional safeguards.

Key Responsibilities

• 75% - CLINICAL RESEARCH OPERATIONS, STUDY MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION
• 10% - BUDGET, BILLING & RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION
• 5% - DATA QUALITY & COMPLIANCE
• 5% - REGULATORY & IRB OVERSIGHT
• 5% - SCIENTIFIC & RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS

Department Overview

The vision of the IMPACT Lab in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is to address the unmet clinical needs of patients and families affected by mood disorders with a mission dedicated to creating a healthy future for all through outstanding patient care, transformative research, innovative medical education, and community-based advocacy. The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences has a number of cross departmental and inter-institutional collaborations, making important contributions to research, patient care, and teaching at UCDH.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $8,125.00-$15,225.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: Grade 24
• UC Job Title: CLIN RSCH SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 009547
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 8-5
• Location: Behavioral Health Center (HSP048)
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Environmental Demands

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ HoursNumerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks