Job Title: Research manager

Work Location: Peoria County, Illinois

Summary:

Seeking an experienced professional to lead and manage clinical research operations, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and effective team leadership across multiple studies.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor research staff, including coordinators and nurses, to ensure high-quality study execution.
• Oversee all phases of clinical studies, from initiation and enrollment to close-out, across several protocols.
• Act as the main operational contact for external partners and regulatory monitors during audits and site visits.
• Maintain strict adherence to regulatory guidelines, including FDA, ICH/GCP, and internal procedures.
• Review and approve essential study documentation, regulatory submissions, and protocol deviations.
• Monitor enrollment progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions to achieve study milestones.
• Coordinate with investigators, IRB, and administrative teams to keep studies on schedule and within budget.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training of new research staff, and support the development of SOPs and training programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of clinical research experience, including at least 1–2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH/GCP guidelines, and research compliance standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple studies across various therapeutic areas simultaneously.
• Proficiency with clinical trial management systems, electronic data capture platforms, and regulatory documentation.
• Certification such as CCRP, CCRC, or ACRP-CP preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include life sciences, nursing, or healthcare.

Published Category: Clinical Operations & Development