Healthcare Operations Manager

DelRicht Research; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

No nights or weekends

401(k) with discretionary match

Profit sharing

Bonus plan

Professional development

Job summary

DelRicht Research in New Orleans is seeking a Healthcare Operations Manager to lead a growing clinical data team and build development opportunities for staff.

You will coach employees to deliver strong performance, manage cross-department collaboration, and ensure audit readiness across our portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of professional working experience.
• At least one year of progressive people management or team lead experience, with exposure to hiring, performance management, talent development, termination decisions, timekeeping, among other management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, resolve operational problems, and translate plans into results.
• Exemplary communication skills and a demonstrated ability to motivate teams while delivering constructive feedback.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research, or clinical data entry is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Build workload planning and prioritization practices that enable accurate, timely execution as study demands evolve.
• Establish a consistent performance management framework, connecting clear expectations, individualized coaching, formal reviews, and meaningful accountability.
• Shape a team that can grow with the study pipeline through effective recruitment, onboarding, and management of permanent and limited-term hires.
• Create structured training and development opportunities that strengthen coordinator proficiency and prepare employees for greater responsibility.
• Embed data quality and audit readiness into daily operations through electronic data capture oversight and partnership with Quality Assurance and Central Study Management.
• Turn recurring quality challenges into lasting improvements through cross-department problem solving, targeted site training, and verified resolution.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Prioritization

Problem solving

Healthcare experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

DelRicht is a clinical research company dedicated to providing an excellent customer experience to all patients that participate in our clinical trials. Our clinical trials provide new treatment options for our patients and ultimately our goal is to get new medications and medical devices FDA approved! We hold our team members to a high standard of excellence and are looking for energetic, positive, quick learners to be a part of our team. Presently our network stretches across 33 sites throughout the United States in 18 states.

DelRicht Research has been recognized as a Top Workplace in 2023-2026!

This is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional work environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and employee satisfaction.

Healthcare Operations Manager's Main Objective:

As the founding on-site manager of a growing clinical data team, you’ll establish development opportunities to support DelRicht's rapid expansion. The right candidate will execute leadership responsibility beyond task-based-oversight; the Manager will leverage past leadership experience to coach employees to deliver strong performance, manage cross-department collaboration, and ensure audit readiness across our clinical trial portfolio. The Manager will:

• Build workload planning and prioritization practices that enable accurate, timely execution as study demands evolve.
• Establish a consistent performance management framework, connecting clear expectations, individualized coaching, formal reviews, and meaningful accountability.
• Shape a team that can grow with the study pipeline through effective recruitment, onboarding, and management of permanent and limited-term hires.
• Create structured training and development opportunities that strengthen coordinator proficiency and prepare employees for greater responsibility.
• Embed data quality and audit readiness into daily operations through electronic data capture oversight and partnership with Quality Assurance and Central Study Management.
• Turn recurring quality challenges into lasting improvements through cross-department problem solving, targeted site training, and verified resolution.

The Right Candidate Will:

• Take ownership of building a management foundation; developing talent deliberately, helping employees strengthen their skills and take on new challenges.
• Inspire trust through approachable leadership, sound judgment, and the confidence to address challenges confidently and directly.
• Set high standards and build the habits that make accuracy, timeliness, and quality repeatable.
• Anticipate what a growing team needs, act independently, and remain composed as priorities shift.
• Unite clinics and the central team around shared goals, taking responsibility for results.

Skills Needed to Win:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• At least three years of professional working experience
• At least one year of progressive people management or team lead experience, with exposure to: hiring, performance management, talent development, termination decisions, timekeeping, among other management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands, resolve operational problems, and translate plans into results.
• Exemplary communication skills and a demonstrated ability to motivate teams while delivering constructive feedback.
• Experience in healthcare, clinical research, or clinical data entry is a plus!

Our Culture

We value people who embody DelRicht Research’s core values:

• Production: Delivers results, takes initiative, solves problems independently, and follows through on commitments.
• Humility: Remains coachable, embraces feedback, supports others, and adapts as the organization grows.
• Consistency: Executes accurately, maintains high standards, and remains calm and dependable under pressure.

Team Perks & Benefits at DelRicht Research

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off that grows throughout your career with the company
• No nights or weekends
• 401(k) with discretionary match and profit sharing
• Quarterly performance bonus plan with clearly defined goals and earning potential
• Opportunities for professional development and continued career growth

Job Type

Full-Time, 40+ hours per week

Location

On-site in Uptown, New Orleans

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm

Visit our website to learn about our company and current clinical trials, see patient testimonials, and explore career opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.