Senior Clinical Trials Operations Leader

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking a Sr. Clinical Trials Operations Manager in Chicago, IL to lead and coordinate complex clinical research operations. The role collaborates with PIs, administrative leadership, and study teams to ensure timely study progression from screening through completion.

Responsibilities include IRB facilitation, contract negotiations, protocol adherence, and data management. Candidates should have advanced degrees and proven trial management experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating clinical trials.
• Knowledge of IRB submission processes and study activation workflow.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements governing human subjects research.

Responsibilities

• Direct clinical research operations to ensure studies progress on schedule.
• Coordinate IRB submissions, contract negotiations, and study activations.
• Oversee data collection, management and protocol adherence across trials.
• Supervise coordinators and research staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical trial management

IRB coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

RN / MD / PhD / MS

Job description

Northwestern University is seeking a Sr. Clinical Trials Operations Manager in Chicago, IL to lead and coordinate complex clinical research operations. The role collaborates with PIs, administrative leadership, and study teams to ensure timely study progression from screening through completion.

Responsibilities include IRB facilitation, contract negotiations, protocol adherence, and data management. Candidates should have advanced degrees and proven trial management experience.