Senior Manager, Clinical Operations

About the role

Cerapedics is a global, commercial-stage orthopedics company dedicated to redefining bone repair. The Senior Manager, Clinical Operations will contribute to this mission by ensuring high-quality, compliant, collaborative, and efficient conduct of pre- and post-market clinical trials.

Position objectives

• Oversee and manage all operational aspects relating to Cerapedics clinical studies and clinical evidence generation in the USA.
• Contribute to the development of clinical evidence strategies to maximize opportunities for data generation.
• Contribute to the development of trial strategies and refinement to ensure high-quality and efficient trial execution.
• Design, plan and implement clinical research projects in accordance with national regulation, ICH-GCP and ISO 14155 requirements.
• Manage all clinical study project elements from initiation to close-out with an emphasis on study start-up ensuring training and education of investigators and research staff.
• Work collaboratively with CRO to manage and execute the clinical strategic operations plan for projects including timelines, resources and cost.
• Maintain oversight of study progress and collaborate with CRO and third-party vendors to ensure timely execution of projects and adherence to protocol, budgets and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate closely with both internal and external stakeholders including Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Medical Affairs, Senior Leadership, study investigators and site research staff.
• Support data dissemination activities and communication of clinical study outcomes to internal stakeholders.
• Perform other reasonably related activities as requested.

Position requirements

• Communicate succinctly, clearly and accurately in both verbal and written communications.
• Experience in managing publications, medical writing and external scientific communications.
• Experience with orthopedics or spinal medical devices is highly desirable.
• Aptitude to develop technical expertise in new therapeutic area.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
• Must be self-motivated, assertive and able to approach with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with thought leaders and to establish trust through the consistent demonstration of scientific expertise and satisfactory follow-through to requests from thought-leaders.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to compile and disseminate information to others in a cohesive fashion to assure a clear understanding of project status and direction.
• Excellent communicator, skilled at diplomacy and capable of effectively combining science and relationship building.

Educational and training requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant science or healthcare related subject. Postgraduate qualification beneficial.
• Prioritization of 8+ years of clinical trials experience (orthopedics or related discipline preferred) and demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.

Work conditions/physical demands

• This position requires the incumbent to regularly utilize written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and speaking clearly and concisely.
• This position requires the incumbent to experience periods of prolonged sitting and to occasionally stand, walk, carry items, climb, reach, and lift up to 20 lbs.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate office equipment such as telephones, computers, fax machines, copiers, and to grasp objects utilizing manual dexterity including hand/finger coordination.
• Moderate to minimal supervision. A wide degree of latitude is expected. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Benefits/compensation

• Medical and dental insurance, group life insurance, 401k matching, long term disability, potential target bonus, paid time off.
• SALARY RANGE: $146,000.00 - $210,000.00
• Base Salary: Annual
• Target Annual Bonus: Up to 20%

Position details

• The position will be posted through May 24, 2026.
• EEO Statement: Cerapedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.