Title : Clinical Research Manager
Location : Onsite - San Luis Obispo and surrounding sites
Position Summary
This position provides local leadership and day-to-day supervision for clinical trials, research activities, and site-based clinical research staff within assigned regional research sites. The role works closely with key stakeholders (e.g., investigators, research staff, and other internal / external research-related parties) to ensure efficient and compliant research initiation, administration, and support. Additionally, this position facilitates pre-award and post-award clinical trial workflows and recommends improvements for operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Liaison and Guidance :
- Act as the central point of contact for the research community.
- Provide guidance on research initiation and conduct.
Local Support :
Generate support for research activities by maintaining visibility with local leaders, physicians, and patients.Site Operations Management :
Ensure adherence to GCP guidelines, site timelines, quality control, data collection, drug / device management, and staff training.Resource Management :
Monitor staff productivity, clinical trial enrollment, and resource allocation to stay within budget targets.Data Management :
Oversee timely data entry and tracking through CTMS and other research tracking tools.Quality Assurance :
Foster a culture of accountability for quality assurance and continuous improvement.Training and Development :
Develop and implement training materials for site teams.Standardization and Centralization :
Support the standardization of regional research operations and centralize core research support services.Strategic Planning :
Contribute to research operations oversight and strategic planning initiatives.Qualifications : Education :
Bachelor’s degree required (life sciences or related field).Master’s degree preferred.Licenses & Certifications :
SOCRA or ACRP certification required, or eligibility to become certified within one year of hire.Experience & Knowledge :
Minimum 5 years of full-time experience in clinical trial management in a hospital, clinic, or physician office setting (experience within an integrated health system preferred).At least 3 years of experience managing and supervising research staff (e.g., clinical coordinators and regulatory staff) or 5 years of leadership experience in the discipline.Master’s degree may substitute for supervisory experience.
