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Elite Clinical Network · 1 day ago

Site Manager In Training

Huntington Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Elite Clinical Network is seeking a Site Manager in Training (SMIT) to prepare individuals for future site management responsibilities. This entry-level leadership role involves hands-on clinical operations exposure and training in regulatory compliance, staff oversight, and study execution.

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Responsibilities

Assist with the daily operations of the clinical site, including patient scheduling, visit coordination, data entry, and regulatory documentation under the supervision of site leadership

Work alongside CRCs, regulatory staff, and patient-facing teams to understand staffing needs, workflow, and team coordination. Begin developing basic supervisory and communication skills

Participate in the development and implementation of study-specific operational plans, including staffing, resource planning, and timelines

Observe and support all phases of clinical trials, from start-up through close-out, gaining familiarity with site responsibilities including study feasibility, subject recruitment, protocol adherence, and data quality

Support the review of regulatory documentation, study submissions, and audit readiness processes to ensure compliance with GCP and applicable regulations

Learn to oversee source documentation, data entry, and protocol compliance by shadowing senior team members and participating in documentation reviews

Assist with tracking and maintaining participant recruitment metrics, data reporting timelines, and study-related milestones

Serve as a secondary point of contact for sponsor, CRO, and monitor communications, escalating issues to the Site Manager or RSM as appropriate

Support new staff training efforts by observing onboarding activities and assisting with training documentation and scheduling

Attend sponsor and monitor meetings to gain exposure to external communication and sponsor expectations

Assist with the preparation and organization of essential documents, source templates, and site files

Participate in site team meetings and training sessions to develop leadership, operational, and regulatory knowledge

Begin learning aspects of site budgeting, billing, and financial tracking by supporting leadership with documentation, payment logs, and sponsor correspondence

Complete required training modules and competency assessments as part of the developmental track to Site Manager

Develop professional relationships with monitors, CROs, vendors, and internal stakeholders through observed and supervised interactions

Assist in tracking key performance indicators and site metrics under guidance from the Site Manager or Regional Site Manager

Qualification

Clinical research experienceClinical trial operationsRegulatory guidelinesMicrosoft OfficeRealTime CTMSGCP knowledgeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsProblem-solving skills