Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.
Job Summary:
Arizona Liver Health is looking for exceptional candidates to fill the Assistant Research Manager role. Qualified candidates will possess great team leadership abilities and a passion for continuing to grow their skillset in clinical research.
Title: Assistant Research Manager
Status: Full-time, Exempt, On-site, Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm or 8am or 5pm
Compensation: $90,000 - $105,000 per year, depending on experience
Essential job functions/duties
Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or sub-investigator, manage the conduct of clinical research activities.
Responsible for coordinating and implementing assigned protocols in compliance with FDA CFR, GCP and company SOPs.
Collects and records clinical research data, assists in patient assessments, scheduling, maintaining study files, study supplies and study medication accountability.
CRC responsibilities as listed in the Job Description along with the following:
The day-to-day operations of the research program
Approve flexing of time worked in the absence of the Site Research Manager
Assist in the managing of the site research staff as directed by the Site Research Manager
Train/retrain new research staff in addition to executing regular retrainings with current staff to maintain compliance and productivity
Along with the Site Research Manager, review weekly screening and clinic volume to meet and/or exceed goals
Regulatory and /or Quality Assurance/Quality Control duties at site as needed
Daily Research Operations
Assist in the managing of CRC 2, 3, research phlebotomist in the absence of the Site Research Manager
Report any daily issues/concerns, work quality issues to the Site Research Manager
Provides support to the site manager and clinical staff to ensure high quality, high volume and efficient productivity.
Help plan site specific team building activities
Report to direct manager on status of daily clinical research operations
Maintain effective, and positive, working relationships with patients, sponsors, providers and employees.
Troubleshoot and resolve clinic, protocol, and SOP issues and advise CRCs
Changes to SOPs and clinic process to be discussed with Chief Medical Officer and direct manager
Assist ad fill in for CRCs (level 1-3) with assigned tasks as necessary
Allocate work in cooperation with the Site Research Manager
Conduct timely evaluations and monthly one-on-one meetings (at minimum) for assigned direct reports (if any)
Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental standards
Assist in conducting regularly scheduled meetings with the research personnel at the site as needed and take proper meeting notes with action items
Attend and present at scheduled meetings with research staff, direct manager, and Chief Medical Director of Research
Assist with projects and tasks as assigned and direct in the absence of the Site Research Manager
Provide assistance with study protocol adherence as necessary
Ensure site staff completes assigned tasks
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
At least three to five (3-5) years of experience in a lead CRC role or a CRC III role or equivalent in either phase 1 or phase 2-3 research
A thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, principles of GCP and biomedical research ethics.
Strong Interpersonal and communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
Able to interact effectively with professional, administrative staff, sponsor and regulatory representatives, patients, potential subjects and referral sources. Can communicate clearly and effectively.
Strong organization, time-management, and leadership skills
Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude
Ability to provide all employees and research subjects with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating professional decorum.
Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements is required. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within particular field. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision of the Site Research Manager.
Proven ability to perform all job functions as listed job descriptions for Research Phlebotomist, CRC I-III, and Research Pharmacy Tech.
Supervisory responsibilities
Interviewing and hiring team members with or on behalf of the site manager
Training of new team members as well as retraining of current team members
Timely execution of performance evaluations for assigned direct reports (if any)
Provide mentorship and coaching to elevate skillsets of current team
Help plan both professional and personal goals with team members to ensure productivity and meeting assigned KPIs
Delegate responsibilities among team members as needed to ensure efficiency in the absence of the Site Research Manager
Help perform progressive disciplinary action and proper documentation in collaboration with Human Resources for team members as necessary
Education and/or Trainings Required:
High School Diploma or GED required
Associates, undergraduate, graduate degree or equivalent
Five (5) years of work experience or graduate training preferably in clinical setting
Study-specific training
Experience and training in the conduct of clinical research (specific experience and/or training in clinical research, including IRB submissions, reporting and source documentation and trial management)
Previous leadership experience preferred
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
Able to sit for long periods (at least 50%)
Able to type and do computer work for long periods
Travel Requirements
Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
Work authorization requirements.
Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship, work visa, and/or visa transfer is not provided
Benefits & Perks:
Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
3 weeks PTO
5 days Sick Time
7 Company Paid holidays + 2 Paid Half-days
401K with 6% company match
Short & Long Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Shared company vehicles for required travel
EEO statement
It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other responsibilities may be communicated directly by the reporting manager/supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and forceful inquires may also be blocked across our network at the domain level as spam. Thank you for your understanding.
