Senior Manager, Clinical Research Programs

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Manager for Clinical Research Programs to lead day-to-day operations of a team supporting clinical research studies conducted by Principal Investigators at the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute.

The role requires leadership in planning, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while developing staff and advancing research initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Develops annual work plans to meet goals and metrics.
• Evaluates team performance and maintains internal processes.
• Leads resource allocation and ensures regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement annual work plans to meet goals.
• Evaluate team performance and provide continuous feedback.
• Manage hiring, development, and performance management lifecycle.
• Oversee departmental strategies, policies, and procedures for compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive research operations and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree recommended

Tools

ACRP Certified Professional

CCRP Certified Clinical Research Professional

Job description

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Manager for Clinical Research Programs to lead day-to-day operations of a team supporting clinical research studies conducted by Principal Investigators at the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute.

The role requires leadership in planning, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while developing staff and advancing research initiatives across the organization.