Clinical Research Nurse Supervisor
Are you ready to be at the forefront of changing lives for the better? As a member of our global team, you'll contribute to pioneering technology and deliver top-tier patient care.
We are seeking a Senior Research Nurse to oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of research activities at our specified site. In this critical role, you'll ensure every research visit, scan, and procedure is executed on time, per protocol, and with an exceptional patient experience.
This position provides direct leadership and operational support to a multidisciplinary team of research nurses, coordinators, and assistants. The Supervisor plays a vital role in coordinating staffing, facilitating cross-functional communication, and ensuring adherence to trial protocols and timelines. There is a strong focus on operational efficiency, team productivity, and supporting a high-performance, collaborative culture. The Supervisor must maintain clinical competency and may be required to perform clinical research-specific patient care tasks as needed to support team operations.
Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Team Leadership & Daily Oversight: Provide direct supervision and operational guidance to the site clinical trials team, including nurses, coordinators, and assistants.
- Staff Scheduling & Assignments: Lead the daily assignment of responsibilities and staffing across clinical trials, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of team resources, in alignment with Manager defined priorities.
- Clinical Support Coverage: Maintain clinical competency to step in and support clinical research specific patient care tasks as needed during staffing gaps or peak activity periods.
- Problem Resolution & Guidance: Serve as the first line of contact for staff questions, protocol clarifications, and day-to-day operational challenges.
- Trial Execution Oversight: Monitor trial activities to ensure adherence to protocol, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Partner with the Manager and Regulatory team to resolve issues promptly.
- Metrics & Reporting: Track enrollment progress, cycle-time KPIs, staffing utilization; provide weekly status updates to Site Manager and assigned clinical project manager.
- Staff Performance & Onboarding: Support the evaluation, coaching, onboarding, and training of team members to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture grounded in clear workflows, expectations, and established standards.
- Communication Hub: Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Finance, Clinic, and Start-Up teams to support seamless clinical operations.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure data accuracy and patient safety by following GCP and SOPs, partner with QA for audit readiness, and perform routine QC of eCRFs, regulatory binders, and investigational product logs.
- Operational Feedback: Provide feedback to the Manager on operational needs, trends, and opportunities for process refinement or support.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
- Minimum of 3 year of experience in clinical trials management or coordination required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or a closely related field preferred
- Previous experience mentoring or supervising professional level staff, particularly in a specialized medical field, preferred
- Experience with complex or early-phase trials (Phase I/II) in a specialized medical field preferred
- Relevant clinical certification preferred (e.g., in research or a medical specialty)
- SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred
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 the 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
Clinical Research Nurse Supervisor
Are you ready to be at the forefront of changing lives for the better? As a member of our global team, you'll contribute to pioneering technology and deliver top-tier patient care.
We are seeking a Senior Research Nurse to oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of research activities at our specified site. In this critical role, you'll ensure every research visit, scan, and procedure is executed on time, per protocol, and with an exceptional patient experience.
This position provides direct leadership and operational support to a multidisciplinary team of research nurses, coordinators, and assistants. The Supervisor plays a vital role in coordinating staffing, facilitating cross-functional communication, and ensuring adherence to trial protocols and timelines. There is a strong focus on operational efficiency, team productivity, and supporting a high-performance, collaborative culture. The Supervisor must maintain clinical competency and may be required to perform clinical research-specific patient care tasks as needed to support team operations.
Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Team Leadership & Daily Oversight: Provide direct supervision and operational guidance to the site clinical trials team, including nurses, coordinators, and assistants.
- Staff Scheduling & Assignments: Lead the daily assignment of responsibilities and staffing across clinical trials, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of team resources, in alignment with Manager defined priorities.
- Clinical Support Coverage: Maintain clinical competency to step in and support clinical research specific patient care tasks as needed during staffing gaps or peak activity periods.
- Problem Resolution & Guidance: Serve as the first line of contact for staff questions, protocol clarifications, and day-to-day operational challenges.
- Trial Execution Oversight: Monitor trial activities to ensure adherence to protocol, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Partner with the Manager and Regulatory team to resolve issues promptly.
- Metrics & Reporting: Track enrollment progress, cycle-time KPIs, staffing utilization; provide weekly status updates to Site Manager and assigned clinical project manager.
- Staff Performance & Onboarding: Support the evaluation, coaching, onboarding, and training of team members to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture grounded in clear workflows, expectations, and established standards.
- Communication Hub: Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Finance, Clinic, and Start-Up teams to support seamless clinical operations.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure data accuracy and patient safety by following GCP and SOPs, partner with QA for audit readiness, and perform routine QC of eCRFs, regulatory binders, and investigational product logs.
- Operational Feedback: Provide feedback to the Manager on operational needs, trends, and opportunities for process refinement or support.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required
- Minimum of 3 year of experience in clinical trials management or coordination required
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or a closely related field preferred
- Previous experience mentoring or supervising professional level staff, particularly in a specialized medical field, preferred
- Experience with complex or early-phase trials (Phase I/II) in a specialized medical field preferred
- Relevant clinical certification preferred (e.g., in research or a medical specialty)
- SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred
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 the 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