UC San Diego Health · 1 day ago
Research Program Director - 137365
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$79K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expUC San Diego Health is seeking a Research Program Director to provide leadership and oversight for clinical trial regulatory portfolios and laboratory operations. The role involves managing clinical trial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting research focused on clinical microbiome and oncology.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides leadership and oversight for both the clinical trial regulatory portfolio and laboratory operations of an expanding translational research program at UC San Diego
Supports investigator-initiated and sponsor-funded studies focused on clinical microbiome, oncology, and precision medicine research
Works closely with faculty investigators, regulatory offices, and laboratory staff to ensure compliance, efficiency, and scientific excellence across all stages of research
Manages all aspects of clinical trial operations from start-up through closeout, including protocol development, site initiation, recruitment, data management, regulatory compliance, and sponsor requirements
Serves as the primary liaison for investigators, clinical fellows, sponsors, regulatory agencies, and internal and community partners
Provides strategic oversight, supervision, and direction to clinical research staff while ensuring data quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency
Oversees budgeting, fiscal management, staffing, and resource allocation for disease team clinical trials
Contributes to scientific analysis, protocol and grant development, and the execution of Phase I–III clinical trials, while driving innovation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration in complex, multidisciplinary research environments
Performs other duties as assigned
Supervises staff responsible for working with departments, staff, patients and families in using clinical research techniques
May assume full responsibility for the research in delegated studies
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the processes by which to attain them
Supervises daily operations, and performance requirements
Has full oversight for staffing, performance management, and programmatic workflow of project
Qualification
Required
Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training
Broad knowledge of clinical or laboratory research and clinical research philosophy. Demonstrated ability to translate clinical research philosophy into business best practices in a trial setting
Demonstrated project management skills. Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, prioritize projects and meet the demands of a fast-paced and dynamic work environment. Adaptable to quickly changing priorities
Demonstrated experience managing people with a wide range of educational backgrounds and skills. Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. Demonstrated experience in training others in the field of research
Demonstrates good problem-solving and analytical skills. Creatively addresses complex or new problems
Strong communicator; includes verbal and written, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Clear and concise communicator. Ability to influence and negotiate
Excellent interpersonal skills, including but not limited to: problem-solving, teamwork development, leadership, mentorship. Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others. Works well with others to achieve common goals. Ability to cultivate relationships with multiple stakeholders at various levels of administration
Ability to perform all commonly applicable functions in word processing and spreadsheet software. Effectively uses campus' clinical information and documentation application programs. Proven ability utilizing clinical trial management systems
Skills to work collaboratively with other cross-functional teams. Ability to interface and collaborate with other members of an extended study team. Ability to influence / persuade. Proven ability to effectively coordinate and integrate programs with others in division, department, and organization
Strong understanding of federal and state regulations governing clinical research and biospecimen use
Demonstrated experience in laboratory operations, biospecimen handling, and data management systems (e.g., REDCap, LIMS)
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in clinical research operations, including regulatory management of IRB submissions, MTAs, and DUAs preferred
Strong understanding of UCSD regulations governing clinical research and biospecimen use
Company
UC San Diego Health
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.2MKey Investors
The Beryl InstituteThe Conrad Prebys Foundation
2025-10-31Grant
2023-06-26Grant· $0.2M
Leadership Team
Christian Dameff
Medical Director of Cybersecurity
Sandip Patel
Professor
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