Staff Research Associate IV, Supervisor

NCIRE - The Northern California Institute for Research and Education, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 68,640 - 120,016; Full time

Job summary

A research institute in California is seeking a program manager to oversee multiple clinical research studies. The ideal candidate will have experience in research project management and employee supervision. Responsibilities include managing clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and financial oversight. The position offers a salary range of $68,640 – $120,016 per year.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with relevant supervisory or budget management experience required.
• At least two years of research project management experience.
• At least 2 years of industry trial experience, at least 5 years strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Supervises planning, development, and implementation of clinical trials.
• Exercises authority including hiring and managing performance.
• Manages project coordination services for Principal Investigator.
• Assists with lab and biospecimen studies.
• Implements quality assurance standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Flexibility

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with supervisory experience

Job description

Job Details

Position Definition: This position will serve as a program manager and senior clinical research coordinator for a large research program who is capable of making difficult decisions independently. As a program manager, this person will be directly responsible for overseeing a diverse portfolio of research activities for multiple studies and overseeing a research team. The portfolio may include multicenter clinical trials (both NIH and industry‑sponsored), local investigator‑initiated clinical trials, large research grant awards, laboratory‑based research, and/or programmatic clinical research activities, such as a clinical database and biorepository. Incumbent will oversee timelines and milestones to ensure that targeted deadlines are met, facilitate the development and deployment of educational and training materials for all team members, keep regulatory and budgetary documents compliant, prepare progress reports, implement quality assurance standards, liaise with other core/components of studies, and actively participate in the hiring and supervising of study team members.

The individual will manage the Principal Investigator’s research portfolio and provide financial oversight such as budgeting, budget management and financial analysis. The individual should be knowledgeable of the principles of scientific investigation and clinical trials, and be capable of in‑depth understanding of study protocols.

Essential Functions

• 50% Directly supervises the planning, development, implementation, running, and management of clinical trials at the SFVA Hematology/Oncology Research Program.
• 15% Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 3 to 6 full‑time equivalent (FTE) employees.
• 10% Manages, assigns, and performs clinical trial project coordination services for Principal Investigator.
• 10% Provides assistance with managing Principal Investigator lab and biospecimen studies and coordinating cross‑cutting efforts of bench science with clinical trials.
• 10% Contributes to the development of protocols, related documents, manuscripts, and Case Report Forms.
• 5% Implements quality assurance standards and compliance in regulatory and budgetary areas of the clinical trials.

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree with relevant supervisory or budget management experience required.
• At least two years of research project management experience and at least two years of employee supervision experience strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of industry trial experience, at least 5 years strongly preferred.
• At least 2 years of regulatory work experience in clinical trials, at least 5 years strongly preferred.
• Prior experience being part of an academic clinical research group preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Understand critical aspects of project management including tracking, enrollment, retention, regulatory compliance, data management and staff supervision.

Working Conditions & Environment

The work environment is a medical center and biomedical research laboratory. It may include minor annoyances such as noise, temperature variations, etc. The incumbent may be required to sustain standing and seated postures and to use a computer keyboard and display monitor for prolonged periods.

VA Onboarding Requirements

NCIRE is an affiliate organization of the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS), which requires all candidates to complete SFVA onboarding in addition to NCIRE's onboarding process. The SFVA is a federal agency that requires a federal background check, occupational health clearance, vaccines and immunizations, and drug testing for certain positions. Drug testing may include screening for marijuana which remains an illegal substance according to federal law. The failure to pass required drug testing will disqualify candidates from employment.

Base wage range for this position is $68,640.00 – $120,016.00 per year. The wage actually offered to a successful candidate will take into account various relevant and non‑discriminatory business factors including, without limitation, the candidate’s geographic location, job‑related experience, knowledge, and skills, and education, as well as internal equity considerations. A successful candidate may also be eligible to earn additional compensation including bonuses.

NCIRE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position requires access to United States Government research under the Veterans Administration. Per Veterans Administration regulations surrounding access to US research, qualified US Citizens will be selected over other individuals eligible to work in the United States. If you are eligible to work in the United States, you may still be considered for this position but only if no qualified US citizens apply.