University of Southern California
Clinical Operations Senior Project Manager
University of Southern California, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Clinical Operations Senior Project Manager
Keck School of Medicine
San Diego, California
Overview 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.
Responsibilities
Strategize, plan, and drive the execution of all aspects of assigned clinical trial protocols while ensuring alignment with project scope
Lead project teams, provide work direction, and delegate tasks to other staff personnel
Oversees the development and implementation of documentation for each study, including protocols, training and procedures manuals, source documents, work instruction documents, project plans, timelines, and reports
Assurance of accuracy and quality for work that is delegated and completed personally
Proactively anticipates and identifies trial operational, monitoring, and regulatory risks, ensuring early intervention when needed
Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to drive readiness through planning, scheduling, and execution of all deliverables
Development of templates and guidelines, informed by regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the management of assigned studies
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with all levels of personnel and groups, clear and articulate communications, and demonstrated leadership skills for executing and organizing all clinical trial components.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field(s)
Minimum Experience: 3 years in on-site clinical trial monitoring
Minimum Skills: Industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research organization and/or nursing setting. Demonstrated experience managing and 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: Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Neurosciences Or Public Health Or Pharmacology Or related field(s)
Preferred Certifications: Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
Preferred Experience: 5 years
Preferred Skills: Experience in data management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study staff at research and clinical institutions. Ability to handle multiple 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.
Location San Diego, CA
Compensation The annual base salary range for this position is $108,055.28 - $133,642.97. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market 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 and Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position.
Application Details REQ20166126 Posted Date: 08/24/2025
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Overview 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.
Responsibilities
Strategize, plan, and drive the execution of all aspects of assigned clinical trial protocols while ensuring alignment with project scope
Lead project teams, provide work direction, and delegate tasks to other staff personnel
Oversees the development and implementation of documentation for each study, including protocols, training and procedures manuals, source documents, work instruction documents, project plans, timelines, and reports
Assurance of accuracy and quality for work that is delegated and completed personally
Proactively anticipates and identifies trial operational, monitoring, and regulatory risks, ensuring early intervention when needed
Collaborates with cross-functional stakeholders to drive readiness through planning, scheduling, and execution of all deliverables
Development of templates and guidelines, informed by regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the management of assigned studies
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration with all levels of personnel and groups, clear and articulate communications, and demonstrated leadership skills for executing and organizing all clinical trial components.
Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in related field(s)
Minimum Experience: 3 years in on-site clinical trial monitoring
Minimum Skills: Industry experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, clinical research organization and/or nursing setting. Demonstrated experience managing and 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: Bachelor's degree and Master's degree in Neurosciences Or Public Health Or Pharmacology Or related field(s)
Preferred Certifications: Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA) and/or Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
Preferred Experience: 5 years
Preferred Skills: Experience in data management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas to study staff at research and clinical institutions. Ability to handle multiple 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.
Location San Diego, CA
Compensation The annual base salary range for this position is $108,055.28 - $133,642.97. When extending an offer of employment, USC considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, applicable laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, and external market 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 and Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position.
Application Details REQ20166126 Posted Date: 08/24/2025
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