On-Campus Part-Time Clinical Research Director

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Orange (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 220,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Orange, CA is seeking a part-time Research Project Director to provide clinical leadership for a collaboration with AltaMed. The role requires medical expertise, IRB knowledge, and strong writing skills to contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and regulatory reports.

The position is on campus, non-exempt, 0–19 hours weekly, with an anticipated pay rate of $127.54 per hour. The candidate will oversee recruitment, protocol adherence, and study progress while coordinating with

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a clinical healthcare profession; license preferred.
• Direct patient care experience with clinical judgment and decision-making.
• Experience collaborating with healthcare providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of clinical research methodologies, human subjects protections, IRB requirements, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall study operations and clinical implementation across LA and Anaheim sites.
• Manage study communications and maintain patient lists in line with confidentiality laws.
• Provide physician-level oversight for recruitment, enrollment, and retention.
• Assess eligibility, monitor progress, and ensure protocol compliance and safety.
• Review protocol deviations and medical exceptions requiring judgment.
• Draft substantive clinical content for abstracts, manuscripts, and reports.
• Co-author scientific publications and presentations arising from the study.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Scientific writing

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Clinical research methodologies

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Doctoral degree (clinical healthcare)

Job description

Chapman University in Orange, CA is seeking a part-time Research Project Director to provide clinical leadership for a collaboration with AltaMed. The role requires medical expertise, IRB knowledge, and strong writing skills to contribute to abstracts, manuscripts, and regulatory reports.

The position is on campus, non-exempt, 0–19 hours weekly, with an anticipated pay rate of $127.54 per hour. The candidate will oversee recruitment, protocol adherence, and study progress while coordinating with