Clinical Operations Manager

Company DescriptionPSI is a leading Contract Research Organization with more than 29 years in the industry, offering a perfect balance between stability and innovation to both clients and employees.  We focus on delivering quality and on-time services across a variety of therapeutic indications.Job DescriptionThis is a home-based role for candidates based on the West Coast (Pacific Time Zone) in the United States.Line manages assigned departmental staff (Clinical Research Associates)Interacts with other PSI departments on issues resolution and joint initiativesConducts performance appraisal and fosters professional development of departmental staffAdministratively supervises departmental staffManages resource allocation to projects and resolution of resourcing conflicts, resource workload and utilization, as well as staff performance to ensure efficiency and productivityProvides mentorship to department staffPlans training and tracks its completion for the assigned department staffDevelops and implements quality systems, including quality systems documents (shared responsibility with Senior Clinical Operations Manager and Associate Director Clinical Operations)Implements quality controls within the departmentPrepares for and participates in site and systems audits/ regulatory inspections Performs supervised monitoring visits (shared responsibility with Associate Director Clinical Operations)Oversees planning, conduct and reporting of field training (shared responsibility with Associate Director Clinical Operations)Participates in Risk Review Meetings and CAPA investigation meetingsManages crisis and resolves conflicts on project and trial site levelsAttends project review meetings with the local project teamsParticipates in project-specific site identification and selectionEnsures enrollment in ongoing projects and communication with sitesParticipates in feasibility assessment of potential and ongoing projectsAssists with Business Development tasks such as client meetings, trade fairs, key medical events and networking with medical communities and opinion leadersQualificationsMD, PharmD or university degree in Life SciencesAt least 5 years’ industry experience in clinical research with verified relevant experience in line managementPrevious line manager experience Previous experience as a Clinical Research Associate/MonitorCandidates based in Pacific Time Zone strongly preferredAdditional InformationMake the right call and take your career to a whole new level.  Join the company that focuses on its people and invests in their professional development and success.