Cedars-Sinai · 2 days ago
Research Manager, Research Operations - Clinical Trials
120 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$55.31/hr - $96.79/hr
5+ years expCedars-Sinai is a leading healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Research Manager for their Research Operations in Clinical Trials. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with leadership to develop business operations plans for the department.
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Responsibilities
Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards and licensure requirements. Maintain staff compliance with medical center policies, procedures and protocols
Assumes fiscal responsibility for the department including unit budget preparation, labor and supply cost management, and revenue enhancement
Responsible for tracking and reporting all high-level Capital/Operations projects. Prepares complex or high-level regular and ad-hoc financial reports for the Department Chair and/or Institute Executive Director. Works closely with leadership to develop processes and tools to monitor research funding and activities for the area
In collaboration with the Department Chair, Institute Executive Director and/or Division Director develops business operations plans for department and for specific programs and services within it
Supervises the research protocols as mandated for research and ensures optimal levels and continuous improvement of quality within their work area. Maintains appropriate quality management and oversight programs
Supervises department employees, including responsibility for determining qualifications, hiring, maintaining and improving competence, assigning work, coaching, training (e.g. orientation, in-service and continuing education), evaluating performance, compensation, discipline and terminating employment
Interact regularly with PIs and staff to assess team needs, provide information and resolve issues
Promote a team atmosphere and manage staff regarding but not limited to the following: Manage the on-boarding of new lab staff, Develop job descriptions, Conduct employee annual appraisals, Identify staffing needs, Conduct probationary period meetings with new staff, and Counsel, coach and terminate staff as appropriate
In collaboration with the Institute Executive Director and/or Division Director, develops business and operations plans for department and for specific programs and services within it
Manages the effective utilization of human resources and supplies within the department, including the development of appropriate staffing and management of productivity. Develop staffing plans in response to research and department activity. Recommend space and other resources for needed services. Participate in the selection of outside sources for needed services
Collaborates with other research, department and clinical/support service managers in other areas to help foster cross-functional process improvement, collaborative teamwork, open communication and problem solving to ensure the effective coordination and integration of services within and between units
Works closely with the Office of Research Administration and designated Research Grant Specialist to ensure all grant awards are appropriately managed and maintained for Faculty holding a primary appointment in the area
Responsible for facilitating the Faculty contracting process in coordination with Academic Human Resources
Performs all other duties as assigned
Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Cancer Clinical Trials Office, overseeing workflow optimization, staff development, cross‑functional coordination, resource planning, and continuous process improvement to ensure high‑quality, compliant clinical research operations
Oversee operational functions related to training and education, ensuring staff competency, role-based onboarding, continuous development, and adherence to GCP and institutional standards
Manage affiliate site operations, including onboarding, performance monitoring, communication workflows, and support for trial implementation to ensure consistency across the network
Direct patient navigation initiatives, optimizing referral pathways, addressing barriers to enrollment, and coordinating with clinical teams to improve participant experience and accrual
Support regulatory and study activation processes, collaborating with regulatory specialists, study start-up teams, and investigators to streamline workflow, maintain compliance, and meet activation timelines
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans
Plans, leads, and directs work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines are met
Supervises the day-to-day work of employees, assigns work, ensures tasks are completed and deadlines are met
Acts as a team lead to include overseeing the work of others, assigning or allocating work to team, and ensuring tasks are completed according to deadlines and quality standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Administration, Nursing, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience required
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience
Minimum of 2 years of finance and budget oversight experience, including: Working knowledge of general accounting principles and financial analysis
Preferred
Master's Degree (MBA or MPH) strongly preferred
Familiarity with GAAP standards preferred
Company
Cedars-Sinai
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$63.31MKey Investors
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2026-01-26Grant
2023-12-01Grant· $0.01M
2023-05-25Grant· $28M
Leadership Team
Thomas Priselac
President/CEO
David Wrigley
Executive Vice President Finance, CFO and Treasurer
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