Clinical Research Program Manager - Women's & Guerin Children's - Full-Time, On-Site

Clinical Research Program ManagerCome join our team! Cedars-Sinai is hiring a Clinical Research Program Manager for Women's & Guerin Children's. This position will report to the Associate Director, Research Operations. Learn more about us:Guerin Children's ResearchCenter for Research in Women's Health ScienceWhat will you be doing in this role?You will be responsible for directing and managing specified programs and will provide leadership, guidance and direction for the day-to-day clinical research operations and activities, including authority to make independent decisions regarding program operations, administration, and governance. Ensure compliant, efficient, and effective conduct of the clinical trials within the portfolio. Establish, implement, and evolve operational standards and monitors quality and progress of the programs.Note: A program is an ongoing organizational initiative with defined objectives and scope, but without a defined end or completion date.Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesOversees and/or manages the assigned recognized organizational clinical research program and has authority for day-to-day program operations and administration. May be responsible for program development or expansion. Plans and implements program operations, determines and develops governance, processes and/or guidelines, coordinates program activities and timelines, and determines and organizes resources to meet program objectives.May manage the research study intake process, including feasibility, review and endorsement and PRMC submission, as well as capturing all trials declined by program or department leadership.Identifies and defines any logistics, action items, changes, or information needed to effectively manage the program. Identifies barriers to timely study activation, efficient coordination, and participate to identify/implement potential solutions. May identify program participants and lead cross-functional teams in program administration, maintenance or expansion.Collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders including other departments, leaders across the organization, representatives from external agencies/organizations in the management of the program to provide guidance, resolve issues, grow the program, and/or implement processes and/or solutions.Identifies growth opportunities and further efficiencies that impact the program and/or departments success and aids in development of strategic plans to achieve objectives. Manages study intake process, evaluates feasibility, and providing recommendations or making decisions to support the clinical research program's success. Works with relevant teams to maintain and further develop program growth, community outreach activities, as well as relationship building and maintenance.Researches and analyzes data for evaluating performance of program or program operations, including quality assurance and trends. Makes recommendations to leadership and/or implements program changes based on findings. Provides data and/or summary findings to program participants, stakeholders, leadership, and/or cross-functional teams. Performs quality oversight of clinical trials to include monitoring progress of screening, enrollment, and data submission. Responsible for ensuring protocol compliance and training of staff supporting the program.Plans and supports the department/program leaders during an audit, to include direction for audit prep and any required follow up post audit.Evaluates requests for program exceptions or changes, and determines response, escalating as necessary.Assesses communication and training needs, develops and implements any applicable communication, education, training, on-boarding and/or mentorship pertaining to the program. Provides regular communication to departments and organization leaders. Notifies relevant parties of any program changes. May work with cross-functional teams across multiple departments to develop communication & training materials.In conjunction with leadership, responsible for planning, monitoring, and managing program fiscal budgets and financials, and resolves or escalates issues.Maintains data system integrity and ensures quality assurance measures are followed based on departmental standard operating procedures. May provide ad hoc reporting to support recommendations observed through trend analysis for future planning and enhancements.Monitors program to ensure appropriate governance and program compliance with local, state and federal laws; accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards and licensure requirements. Maintains staff and program compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Monitors compliance reporting tools and provides summary status reports to the Research Manager, and other relevant parties.May manage staff and/or lead the work of others, including some or all of the following: recruitment, on-boarding/off-boarding, training, performance management and professional development of staff.QualificationsEducation, Experience, & License/Certification Requirements:High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Management, or related field preferred.Five (5) years of Management, Program or Project Management, or related experience required. At least three (3) years of academic medical center research experience preferred.Three (3) years of related experience in the area of specialization within clinical research or industry setting required.One (1) year of experience managing the operations of a clinical trial preferred.SOCRA or ACRP certification required within 1 year of hire date.About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.Job InfoJob Identification 20017Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterDepartment CSMC 8271204 Childrens Health InstituteJob Category Academic / ResearchJob Function Research Studies/ Clin TrialLocations 6500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, USOvertime Status EXEMPTPrimary Shift 1 DayShift Duration 8 hourMinimum Salary 106,392.00Maximum Salary 180,876.80UKG Pay Rule ExemptPosting Date 08/26/2026, 10:19 PM