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Job Summary
Our client is seeking a dynamic and strategic Clinical Trial Manager to drive growth for their SMO clinical trial network. This role is responsible for identifying and recruiting Principal Investigators (PIs), securing new clinical trials, and forging long-term partnerships with community-based clinics, private practices, and health systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in clinical research business development, strong relationship management skills, and a passion for transforming access to trials.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop relationships with CROs, biopharma sponsors, and research consortia to source new study opportunities.
- Utilize available industry trial insights to develop therapeutically relevant trial pipeline and collaborate with internal operations to assess feasibility and capacity across network sites.
- Negotiate study terms and hand off to the clinical operations team for execution.
- Identify and recruit qualified PIs across neurology, immunology, GI, women’s health, and other target specialties.
- Conduct outreach and develop value propositions for PIs interested in participating in clinical trials through our SMO model.
- Guide providers through onboarding and trial activation processes.
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with clinics, academic affiliates, and health systems.
- Structure mutually beneficial research agreements that support long-term collaboration and trial delivery.
- Represent the company at industry conferences, sponsor meetings, and site engagement events.
- Analyze market trends and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective PIs, sites, and trials.
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, legal, clinical operations, and leadership to refine our SMO value proposition.
- Contribute to pitch decks, proposals, and investment materials as needed.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in clinical research, business development, or site network growth (SMO/Site/CRO/biotech/pharma).
- Proven track record of successfully recruiting investigators and securing clinical trials.
- Strong understanding of GCP, trial feasibility, and the clinical site landscape.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to thrive in a startup environment.
- Willingness to travel for conferences, business development meetings, and ad hoc company activities.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in life sciences, business, or public health a plus.
Additional Requirements
- Willingness to travel for conferences, business development meetings, and company activities.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
