Manager, Clinical Operations

Premier Research Group; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Premier Research is seeking a Manager, Clinical Operations to lead our Clinical Monitoring, Site Management and SSU teams. You will oversee resources, ensure client expectations and contractual obligations are met, and mentor staff across Phase I–IV trials.

This role requires a minimum of 6 years in clinical research, at least 3 years in supervisory/management roles, and the ability to travel up to 25% as needed. Join us to help deliver life-changing medicines and devices.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology or Nursing.
• Minimum 6 years clinical research experience.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory/management experience in clinical operations.
• Proven people manager capable of guiding staff through change in a matrix environment.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required.

Responsibilities

• Manages clinical operations staff and projections to meet client expectations and obligations.
• Interfaces with departments to design cross-functional process efficiencies in trials I–IV.
• Ensures audit preparedness including training records and SOP adherence.
• Develops departmental performance metrics and training standards for regions.
• Leads staffing initiatives to move projects forward using available resources.
• Mentors, coaches and trains employees across the team.

Skills

Clinical research

People management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Premier Research is looking for a Manager, Clinical Operations to join our Clinical Monitoring, Site Management and SSU team.

You will help biotech, medtech, and specialty pharma companies transform life-changing ideas and breakthrough science into new medicines, devices, and diagnostics. What we do is profoundly connected to saving and improving lives, and we recognize our team members are the most valuable asset in delivering success.

• We are here to help you grow, to give you the skills and opportunities to excel at work with the flexibility and balance your life requires.

• Your ideas influence the way we work, and your voice matters here.

• As an essential part of our team, you help us deliver the medical innovation that patients are desperate for.

Join us and build your future here.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manages clinical operations employee resources and employee resource projections to ensure that project teams meet client expectations and contractual obligations

• Interfaces with other departments to design cross-functional process efficiencies or develops new approaches to the clinical management and monitoring of clinical trials considering Phase I - IV paradigms

• Ensures audit preparedness of Clinical Operations employees, including training records, processes, and SOP compliance

• Directs the development and management of departmental performance metrics, training and training standards for the regions assigned

• Takes the initiative to move the project/program forward by using tools available to appropriately source staff

• Mentors, coaches and trains all employees

You’ll need this to be considered:

• Recognized undergraduate degree is required. A degree in Pharmacy, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Nursing or a related discipline is preferred

• Minimum of 6 years clinical research experience

• Minimum 3 years supervisory / management experience of clinical operations personnel

• Proven people manager able to guide staff through major changes, encouraging teamwork and developing team capabilities

• Proven interpersonal skills able to work and lead efficiently within a matrix environment

• Must be available to perform up to 25% of overnight travel, as required (additional travel is possible based on project requirements and availability

• Ability to drive projects to a successful completion both as a project leader and within a leadership role

• Must have had previous CRA onsite monitoring experience

Premier Research is dedicated to providing compensation that is fair and competitive with market standards. The annualized minimum base pay for this role is $110,000 USD. The actual salary will be influenced based on a variety of factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Premier Research is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is compliant with all federal guidelines. All qualified applicants will receive equitable consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status