Clinical Trials Operations Manager I
CTO.GEN.M2
Takes a hands-on leadership role in planning and executing clinical studies, managing day-to-day operational aspects of trials.
Takes a hands-on leadership role in planning and executing clinical studies, managing day-to-day operational aspects of trials.
The story of this role
Who does this work
Clinical Trials Operations professionals who want to ensure successful and compliant execution of clinical trials to bring innovative therapies to market.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Challenges in planning, execution, and management of clinical trials can lead to delays and non-compliance.
- The internal problem: They feel overwhelmed by the complexity of trials and the pressure to meet regulatory standards.
- Why it matters: They believe that every new therapy has the potential to change lives, and they want to be at the forefront of that change.
The plan
- Assess the trial protocol to understand requirements and objectives.
- Align resources and team members with the trial needs and strategic goals.
- Implement efficient project management techniques to monitor trial progress.
- Conduct regular training sessions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Engage in continuous communication among stakeholders for feedback and improvements.
What's at stake
Trials experience significant delays, leading to increased costs and lost investment. Failure to comply with regulatory standards results in penalties and a damaged reputation.
Success looks like
Clinical trials are executed on time and within budget, leading to new treatment approvals. The organization builds a reputation for reliability and adherence to regulatory standards.
Summary
Takes a hands-on leadership role in planning and executing clinical studies, managing day-to-day operational aspects of trials.
Level — M2 — Manager II
Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.
- Scope
- An established team or sub-function
- Autonomy
- Owns planning for the group
- Complexity
- Cross-project coordination and priorities
- Impact
- Group delivery and development
- Decision rights
- Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
- Leadership
- Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
- Typical experience
- 5–8 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities6
- Manage operational planning for clinical trialscommonlevel
- Participate in CRO/vendor selection and oversee their workcommonlevel
- Lead site identification and initiation activitiescommonlevel
- Assist in preparing and managing study budgetscommonlevel
- Oversee safety reporting processescommonlevel
- Supervise or mentor M1 coordinatorscommonlevel
Tasks3
- Manage trial operationscommonlevel
- Oversee vendor workcommonlevel
- Lead site initiationcommonlevel
Skills8
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Budget managementcommonlevel
- Vendor managementcommonlevel
- Site managementcommonlevel
- Safety reportingcommonlevel
- Mentorshipcommonlevel
- Strategic planningcommonlevel
- Project managementcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Clinical trial managementcommonlevel
- Vendor selection processescommonlevel
- Budgeting for clinical studiescommonlevel
- Safety and compliance standardscommonlevel
- Site initiation procedurescommonlevel
- Leadership and mentorshipcommonlevel
- Operational planningcommonlevel
- Clinical operationscommonlevel
competency5
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Effective communicationcommonlevel
- Problem-solvingcommonlevel
- Initiativecommonlevel
- Organization and planningcommonlevel
qualification3
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, nursing, or related fieldcommonlevel
- ~3–5 years in clinical operations or project managementcommonlevel
- Advanced degree or technical certification desirablecommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager, Clinical Trials Operations | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Clinical Trials Operations Manager | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Clinical Trials Operations Manager I | common | medium0.50 | — |
Classification mappingsshow ▾
O*NET / SOC
- code=19-0000title=Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupationssource=inferred_from_superfunctionreviewStatus=needs_review