Supervising Clinical Operations Project Manager

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California, is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators, committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials.The ATRI is seeking a motivated, dependable, and experienced Supervising - Project Manager to support ATRI clinical research efforts. This is a highly visible role, responsible for managing the successful execution of ATRI clinical trials. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for supervising and managing a team of Project Managers and CoordinatorsServes as the guidance expert for assigned studies and is the first line of escalationCollaborate with the Project Director and other functional groups in the planning and administration of all phases of multi-site clinical trialsSet and maintain priorities and timelines for project implementation, maintenance, and closeout of clinical trials across multiple national and international ATRI clinical trial study sitesConduct and drive study planning meetings including the management of meeting minutes, logging action items and decisions, and tracking action items to completionDevelopment of various study materials including protocol, training and procedures manuals, source documents, and work instruction documentsDevelopment of templates and guidelines, informed by regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the management of assigned studies, as well as departmental initiatives aimed at improving process and efficiencyThe ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills for communicating with all levels of personnel and groups and demonstrated ability to successfully operationalize and manage all clinical trial components.Five years of experience in clinical trials is required as well as a history of supervising staff.Location: San Diego, CAThe annual base salary range for this position is $140,572.82 - $183,825.50. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.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 for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.Minimum Education: Associate's degree Or Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree Biological Science Or Bachelor's degree Biomedical Sciences Or Bachelor's degree in related field(s) Additional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 5 years in on-site clinical trial monitoring. Minimum Skills: Industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research organization and/or nursing setting. Demonstrated experience supervising others, using medical devices and terminology, and managing study records, finances and vendors. Theoretical understanding of health sciences research and ICH-GCP guidelines, with experience applying policies and procedures. Skilled at technical documentation and writing, and at assembling, organizing and conceptualizing numerical data in spreadsheets, databases, reports and presentations. Ability to manage and prioritize different tasks and projects, with deft interpersonal skills for communicating with all levels of staff and various individuals and groups coordinating and executing study activities. Preferred Education: Master's degree Neurosciences Or Master's degree Public Health Or Master's degree Pharmacology Master's degree in related field(s) Preferred Certifications: Certified Clinical Research Associate - CCRA Certified Clinical Research Professional - CCRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator - CCRC Preferred Experience: 8 years Preferred Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study staff at research and clinical institutions. Ability to handle several priorities within multiple, complex clinical trials. Strong understanding of current GCP guidelines applicable to the clinical research conduct. Proficient in OmniPlan or other timeline applications. Familiarity with academic medical centers.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 for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. 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