Clinical Monitoring Line Manager

The USC Keck School of Medicine – Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California, seeks an experienced Clinical Monitoring Line Manager with strong supervisory abilities and a background in clinical trials. Role Overview Supervise, mentor, and train Clinical Monitors for sponsor- and investigator-initiated clinical research. Oversee study site assignments, monitoring deliverables, and team performance. Ensure compliance with institutional guidelines, ICH GCP, FDA CFR, HIPAA, Health Canada Division 5, and other country equivalents. Collaborate with managers and Lead Clinical Monitors on process improvement and staff development initiatives. Support study teams with study conduct, regulatory inspections, audits, and coordinating center responsibilities. Key Responsibilities In conjunction with Lead Clinical Monitor, oversee assigned clinical studies to ensure monitoring deliverables are met. Collaborate with pharmaceutical and vendor partners, join/host study-specific meetings, and contribute to other study-specific initiatives. Recruit, screen, interview, hire, and supervise clinical monitor team members. Conduct performance evaluations, set goals, and provide counsel when appropriate. Travel to study clinical sites for onsite monitoring and monitor evaluation visits. Collect and analyze delivery, productivity, and performance metrics of Clinical Monitors. Required Experience and Skills Experience in clinical trials and team leadership. In-depth knowledge of ICH GCP, FDA CFR, and HIPAA guidelines. Excellent training, mentoring, and communication skills. Ability to analyze monitoring metrics and implement improvements. Ability to work as part of a management team and contribute to process development. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Education Requirements Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Preferred: Master’s degree. Preferred Qualifications 10 years of experience, including 6 years of monitoring clinical research studies. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Salary and Location Location: San Diego, CA. Salary range: $131,588.25 – $169,704.98. Equal Opportunity Statement USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Background Screening Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Southern California