Cedars-Sinai · 5 hours ago
Clinical Research Manager, Research Operations
Beverly Hills, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55.31/hr - $96.79/hr
5+ years expCedars-Sinai is a renowned medical center, and they are seeking a Clinical Research Manager for their Research Operations. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing leadership to research staff while promoting growth and development within the team.
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Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards and licensure requirements. Maintain staff compliance with medical center policies, procedures and protocols
Assumes fiscal responsibility for the department including unit budget preparation, labor and supply cost management, and revenue enhancement
Responsible for tracking and reporting all high-level Capital/Operations projects. Prepares complex or highlevel regular and ad-hoc financial reports for the Department Chair and/or Institute Executive Director. Works closely with leadership to develop processes and tools to monitor research funding and activities for the area
In collaboration with the Department Chair, Institute Executive Director and/or Division Director develops business operations plans for department and for specific programs and services within it
Supervises the research protocols as mandated for research and ensures optimal levels and continuous improvement of quality within their work area. Maintains appropriate quality management and oversight programs
Supervises department employees, including responsibility for determining qualifications, hiring, maintaining and improving competence, assigning work, coaching, training (e.g. orientation, in-service and continuing education), evaluating performance, compensation, discipline and terminating employment
Interact regularly with PIs and staff to assess team needs, provide information and resolve issues
Promote a team atmosphere and manage staff regarding but not limited to the following: Manage the onboarding of new lab staff, Develop job descriptions, Conduct employee annual appraisals, Identify staffing needs, Conduct probationary period meetings with new staff, and Counsel, coach and terminate staff as appropriate
In collaboration with the Institute Executive Director and/or Division Director, develops business and operations plans for department and for specific programs and services within it
Manages the effective utilization of human resources and supplies within the department, including the development of appropriate staffing and management of productivity. Develop staffing plans in response to research and department activity. Recommend space and other resources for needed services. Participate in the selection of outside sources for needed services
Collaborates with other research, department and clinical/support service managers in other areas to help foster cross-functional process improvement, collaborative teamwork, open communication and problem solving to ensure the effective coordination and integration of services within and between units
Works closely with the Office of Research Administration and designated Research Grant Specialist to ensure all grant awards are appropriately managed and maintained for Faculty holding a primary appointment in the area
Responsible for facilitating the Faculty contracting process in coordination with Academic Human Resources
Performs all other duties as assigned
Provide leadership to ensure all clinical research activities comply with institutional, local, state, and federal regulations, including GCP, ICH, IRB, and NCI/CCSG requirements
Oversee the structure, governance, and operational alignment of the CCTO with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and the Samuel Oschin Cancer Center
Ensure accuracy, quality, and timely reporting of clinical trial data across all CTMS, databases, and tracking systems, including adverse events, serious adverse events, and protocol deviations
Perform routine quality checks and audits in collaboration with Quality Management to maintain robust QA/QC programs and support internal and external monitoring visits
Partner with Principal Investigators, disease teams, and CCTO leadership to advance clinical research initiatives, improve trial activation timelines, and increase patient accrual
Generate and oversee protocol status reports and performance metrics for key stakeholders, including leadership, IRB, and clinical teams
Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, enhance communication, and support continuous process improvement across clinical research operations
Support expansion of Cedars-Sinai’s cancer clinical research programs across the broader cancer network in collaboration with institutional leadership
Lead, mentor, and evaluate clinical research staff, including hiring, onboarding, workload management, performance evaluations, and professional development
Standardize training, tools, and processes across the Clinical Operations Unit to ensure consistency and operational excellence
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture that supports professional growth and accountability
Oversee clinical trials financial resources, including budget development, monitoring, and forecasting in collaboration with CCTO and SOCCI finance leadership
Prepare and distribute operational and financial reports, including accrual metrics, audit activity, activation timelines, and budget performance
Support enterprise-wide research administration initiatives and serve as a pilot for scalable clinical research support services as appropriate
Serve as a liaison between sponsors, CROs, disease teams, and institutional partners to ensure timely communication and resolution of protocol-related issues
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing Cedars-Sinai with professionalism and integrity
Collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and achieve shared goals
Establishes strong, trust-based relationships with stakeholders and customers
Demonstrates responsiveness, accountability, and inclusive practices
Shares expertise and supports team success across functions
Directly supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, performance management, and corrective action as needed
Plans and assigns work to ensure objectives are met within budget and timelines
Provides day-to-day leadership, guidance, and oversight to ensure high-quality outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Administration, Nursing, or equivalent work experience required
5 years of related supervisory or management experience, with increasing responsibility
Preferred
Master's Degree (MBA or MPH) strongly preferred
2 years of experience in finance or budget oversight. Knowledge of general accounting and financial analysis
Knowledge of GAAP rules helpful
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
American Academy of Orthopaedic SurgeonsCalifornia HealthCare FoundationNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
2022-06-16Grant· $7M
Leadership Team
Thomas Priselac
President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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