R&D Manager, Clinical Research

Medline; Northfield Township (IL); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Medline in Northfield, IL, is seeking a Clinical Research Manager to oversee the Clinical Research function within corporate R&D. The role requires managing personnel and project execution to support product development.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and at least 4 years of clinical research experience. The position is hybrid and offers a competitive salary range of $134,000 to $201,000 annually, alongside excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in clinical research, clinical affairs, or R&D.
• Experience in indirect team management and project leadership.
• Strong time-management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team executing clinical research and quality improvement projects.
• Collaborate with divisional personnel for study strategies and execution.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical research

Team management

Project execution

Compliance with GCP

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or clinical discipline

Job description

Job Summary

This is a hybrid position that is based out of our corporate headquarters in Northfield, IL. Candidates must be local to the Chicagoland area or be open to relocation. The role involves managing the Clinical Research function within corporate R&D, including personnel, project execution, and clinical evidence generation supporting Medline product development.

This role oversees internal product evaluations, clinical studies, and customer‑partnered quality improvement initiatives to ensure timely, compliant, and high‑quality outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team executing clinical research activities, including internal product evaluations, internal/external clinical studies, and customer quality improvement projects.
• Plan and allocate resources to support clinical projects and evolving business priorities.
• Collaborate with divisional personnel, quality, regulatory, commercial, and legal to define study strategies, timelines, and execution plans.
• Oversee the design and execution of clinical studies and product evaluations to generate evidence in support of product development and post‑market activities.
• Partner with customers to drive quality improvement projects and leverage real‑world data for product insights.
• Identify issues and risks that might delay a project and make recommendations or develop contingency plans.
• Ensure all team activities comply with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., GCP) and maintain internal governing procedures.
• Monitor emerging clinical trends, technologies, and competitive products to inform innovation and strategy.

Management Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day operations of a group of employees.
• Budgetary responsibility for the team.
• Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects.
• Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies.
• Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning.
• Hiring staff, recommending pay increases, performing performance reviews, training and development of staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or clinical discipline (e.g., Life Sciences, Nursing).
• At least 4 years of experience in clinical research, clinical affairs, or R&D within the medical device or healthcare industry.
• Experience in the indirect management of team members, including assisting in the development, training and assignment of work/projects to other members of a team.
• Experience assessing and initiating actions independently; taking charge of situations, teams or projects.
• Experience processing all relevant details, understanding and prioritizing their importance and drawing clear and concise conclusions.
• Experience using time‑management skills such as prioritizing/organizing and tracking details and meeting deadlines of multiple projects with varying completion dates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising and leading cross‑functional teams.
• Experience controlling and coordinating concurrent projects, competing priorities, and critical deadlines.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations and standards, including:
  • Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • FDA clinical requirements (IDE, 21 CFR) or global equivalents
  • ISO 14155 (clinical investigation of medical devices)
  • Familiarity with post‑market clinical/real‑world evidence activities

Salary Range

$134,000.00 – $201,000.00 Annual. Salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. The role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Benefits

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and more, for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, and access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We are dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We value diversity, act inclusively, and provide tools and resources for optimal performance.

EEO Statement

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.