Job Description

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.

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