Senior Site Development Lead — Clinical Trials

Sterling Medical Group; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Clinical Research – Central Florida is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Site Development Manager / Senior CRC in Winter Park, FL. You will lead site acquisition, feasibility, and early sponsor engagement to grow our clinical research operations.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical research, proven success in securing trials, and strong knowledge of GCP/FDA/IRB regulatory processes. You will work with a dedicated Assistant CRC to drive high-quality trial conduct.

Qualifications

• This role requires 3+ years of clinical research experience and a track record in securing trials.
• Experience with feasibility questionnaires and site selection is preferred.
• Experience negotiating budgets and overseeing regulatory processes is essential.
• Knowledge of GCP and clinical research regulations is required.
• Ability to develop sponsor/CRO relationships and manage start-up activities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new clinical trial opportunities.
• Develop and maintain sponsor and CRO relationships.
• Complete feasibility questionnaires and site-selection submissions.
• Present site capabilities to potential sponsors.
• Coordinate qualification calls and Site Qualification Visits.
• Negotiate study budgets and start-up fees.
• Assist with CTA negotiations and regulatory activities.
• Oversee site activation, enrollment, monitoring, and closeout.
• Coordinate with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and research staff.
• Supervise the dedicated Assistant CRC and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical research experience

Securing clinical trials

Sponsor/CRO relationships

Feasibility questionnaires

Budget negotiation

Regulatory knowledge (GCP, FDA, IRB)

Site start-up oversight

Study activation and enrollment

Job description

Sterling Clinical Research – Central Florida is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Site Development Manager / Senior CRC in Winter Park, FL. You will lead site acquisition, feasibility, and early sponsor engagement to grow our clinical research operations.

The role requires 3+ years in clinical research, proven success in securing trials, and strong knowledge of GCP/FDA/IRB regulatory processes. You will work with a dedicated Assistant CRC to drive high-quality trial conduct.