Manager, Clinical Research

ion Position: No Department Details We are seeking a highly effective communicator and self‑directed leader to oversee our Project Management team within Sanford Clinical Research. The ideal candidate for the Manager position excels at collaboration, driving cohesion and progress across interdisciplinary teams. This role will not only guide the Project Management team but also serve as a key member of Research Leadership, partnering closely with the seven other Clinical Research Managers to advance strategic research initiatives. A strong ability to lead, influence, and operate with initiative is essential. Sanford Clinical Research is a rapidly growing, mission‑driven department that advances innovative studies to improve patient outcomes across our region. Our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment empowers the Clinical Research Management team to lead meaningful work that directly shapes the future of clinical care. This position is located on site in either Sioux Falls, SD or Fargo, ND Summary Responsible for providing clinical and administrative leadership to assigned region’s facility and practice operations. Implements the vision, mission and strategic plan of clinical research in conjunction with the health services division. Manages staff and activities for the clinical research department with an operational focus.

Responsibilities
• Assists in the development, planning and implementation of a system approach to improving and maintaining standards in clinical research operations.
• Establishes communication and develops meaningful and collaborative working relationships throughout the clinical research team and health service departments.
• Ensures the completion of study activities in compliance with protocol and the regulations governing clinical research.
• Ensures study staff acquires appropriate training and certification for regulatory and safety requirements; monitors staff in regards to compliance and competence as required by the position.
• Provides quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with rules and regulations in the conduct of clinical research trials.
• Evaluates regulatory agency reports and audits, and formulates responses and corrective action plans.
• Creates policies and procedures, and designs site specific tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in completing study tasks.
• Supports project initiatives and works closely with key stakeholders and physicians for implementation and support of clinical trials.
• Communicates study needs and concerns in a timely manner.
• Serves as the liaison with community partners to communicate program objectives, encourage recruitment and ensure compliance with study protocol.
• Occasional travel between sites may be required.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in nursing, biology, psychology, microbiology or related field required.
• Clinical or clinical research experience required.
• Certification through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) required. Certification must be obtained within three years from hire date.
• If research facility/laboratory requires a nursing license, must hold an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state.

Nice-to-haves
• Master's degree preferred.
• Dependent on research facilities/laboratories, leadership may independently require employees to have a bachelor’s in nursing and have been a graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA).
• Two years management/leadership experience preferred.