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Civia Health

Clinical Trial Manager

Civia Health, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Location: Remote, US East Coast

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Head of Country Delivery

Internal Team Title: Clinical Trial Manager

JOIN US AT CIVIA HEALTH Civia Health operates a next‑generation SMO model designed for predictable, high‑quality clinical trial delivery. Our approach depends on seamless alignment across specialised functions — Site Management, Recruitment, Regulatory, Data Quality, and Safety — supported by disciplined governance, transparency, and performance accountability.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB The CTM provides overarching leadership, coordination, and delivery accountability for assigned studies within a country. The role brings together all functional contributors under a unified delivery framework, ensuring that study commitments are met reliably and consistently.

The CTM maintains a forward‑looking view on delivery health, proactively identifies risks, and takes immediate action — influencing direction, coordinating interventions, and holding functions to account so that client expectations are upheld without compromise.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITY

Full accountability for country‑level study delivery and performance

Serve as the client’s voice within Civia, ensuring their priorities, timelines, and standards are understood and met across all functions

Maintain disciplined oversight of start‑up, recruitment, regulatory progress, data quality, and site performance

Drive immediate cross‑functional action when performance deviates from plan

Lead structured governance routines with clarity, transparency, and solution orientation

Ensure ongoing audit and inspection readiness across all study activities

Key Responsibilities

Delivery Leadership & Performance Management

Own the country‑level delivery plan, defining clear expectations and performance milestones

Monitor real‑time delivery indicators and immediately initiate cross‑functional action when risks or slippage appear

Ensure all operational decisions and adjustments reflect client priorities and commitments

Maintain an integrated delivery picture that enables proactive decision‑making

Cross‑Functional Alignment & Accountability

Work closely with Site Management Directors, Recruitment, Regulatory, Data, Quality, and Safety teams to ensure consistent execution

Provide structured oversight, ensuring each function is aligned to timelines, quality expectations, and client deliverables

Facilitate cross‑functional performance reviews and ensure timely resolution of bottlenecks

Escalate appropriately and constructively when risks require leadership intervention

Recruitment & Enrollment Governance

Oversee recruitment performance and ensure projected velocity supports country delivery commitments

Leverage funnel data and insights to forecast outcomes and shape resourcing or tactical adjustments

Ensure recruitment governance reflects both operational requirements and client expectations

Regulatory & Start‑Up Governance

Maintain continuous visibility into submissions, approvals, and contracting progression

Ensure clear alignment between regulatory timelines, site readiness, and client milestones

Communicate regulatory status effectively to internal leadership and sponsor counterparts

Data Quality, Compliance & Safety Oversight

Maintain oversight of data timeliness, data hygiene, deviation trends, and audit readiness

Ensure alignment with quality and safety teams to maintain compliance and reporting standards

Support the development and execution of CAPAs and improvement plans where required

Client Leadership & Communication

Act as the country‑level delivery representative to sponsor project teams

Provide transparent, future‑focused performance updates, highlighting risks and recommended actions

Uphold a client‑first mindset, ensuring Civia’s internal teams understand and deliver to sponsor expectations

Build strong trust through reliability, consistency, and performance transparency

PERFORMANCE MEASURES (KPIS)

Enrollment vs Commitment: ≥100%

Recruitment Velocity & Funnel Health: On or ahead of forecast

Start‑Up Timelines: Delivered as planned

Data Entry Timeliness: Within 24–48 hours

Query Aging: ≤7 days

Critical Deviations: Zero

SAE Reporting Compliance: 100%

Sponsor Satisfaction: Strong governance feedback and repeat awards

IDEAL PHENOTYPE Mindset

Strong ownership orientation and accountability for outcomes

Client‑first perspective that guides all decision‑making

Proactive, strategic, and anticipatory in identifying and managing risks

Behaviour

Takes immediate, decisive action when delivery deviates from plan

Brings clarity and structure to complex delivery environments

Communicates with authority, transparency, and urgency when needed

Influences cross‑functional teams with credibility and confidence

Capabilities

Deep operational understanding of clinical trial processes and dependencies

Strong analytical capability, using data to predict, diagnose, and shape delivery outcomes

Skilled in cross‑functional leadership, alignment, and escalation management

Strong regulatory, GCP, and operational literacy

Personal Traits

Highly accountable, resilient, and composed

Energetic, organised, and adaptive

Builds confidence with stakeholders through follow‑through and reliability

ROLE DIFFERENTIATION The CTM is the central delivery authority for assigned studies at the country level. While functional teams execute their specialised responsibilities, the CTM ensures alignment, performance, and continuity — taking direct, immediate action to safeguard delivery outcomes and maintain the highest level of client confidence.

EXECUTIVE ONE‑LINER The CTM is the country’s delivery leader and the client’s voice within Civia — ensuring every function aligns, performs, and responds rapidly to protect timelines, quality, and sponsor commitments.

CIVIA HEALTH VALUES IN ACTION

Empathy: Listen first — understand sponsors, partners, and patients before acting.

Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it’s not the easy thing.

Trust: Deliver on promises — every time.

Community: Collaborate generously to elevate the collective good.

Relentless Self‑Improvement: Learn, adapt, and grow continuously.

WHY CIVIA HEALTH Join a purpose‑driven organization redefining clinical research by connecting science with humanity. As part of our leadership team, you’ll shape how clinical trials are delivered, expand access for patients, and accelerate innovation for the communities we serve.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Mission with Meaning: Be part of a purpose‑led team committed to health equity and real‑world impact.

Startup Energy, Proven Expertise: Work fast, adapt quickly, and help build something new; guided by seasoned visionary professionals who’ve seen what needs to change.

People First Culture: We care deeply about our patients, participants, and each other. Collaboration, transparency, and bold, straight‑talking are core to how we work.

Invested in Your Growth: We don’t just hire for today; we’re building the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow.

If you’re ready to be part of something meaningful—and work with people who care deeply about doing good work—apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter to the link above. We’re excited to learn more about you!

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