Assistant Clinical Research Manager

Responsibilities

• Staffing & Supervision: Assists with recruitment activities, provides training and mentorship, supports performance management, monitors workload, assigns responsibilities, and promotes a collaborative environment.
• Study Operations: Oversees coordination of clinical trials, supports study start-up activities, monitors patient recruitment and retention, manages wait lists, identifies and resolves operational challenges, and prepares for monitoring visits, audits, and inspections.
• Data & Quality Management: Ensures accurate and timely data collection, implements quality control measures, prepares staff and documentation for regulatory inspections, and supports development and review of CRFs and study tools.
• Protocol & Team Management: Participates in protocol feasibility reviews, collaborates with stakeholders, attends and contributes to meetings, facilitates communication across multidisciplinary teams, and assists in operational planning.
• Financial & Administrative Support: Assists with budget preparation and tracking, monitors expenditures, supports reporting and documentation, and assists in the development of SOPs.
• Department Initiatives: Assists in the development and implementation of SOPs, supports cross-coverage planning and training initiatives, and assists in the development and implementation of level II projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience, plus 3 years of related experience.
• Preferred: Certification as a Clinical Research Professional through a national accrediting body such as ACRP and/or SoCRA or completion within 6 months.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience.
• Experience in an academic medical center or oncology research setting.
• Familiarity with clinical trial management systems and electronic data capture platforms.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience.
• Experience in clinical research setting necessary, including a thorough understanding of ICH-GCP and CFR guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer skills, proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).