Clinical Project Manager - Buck Institute - Career Page
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive salary of $90,000 - $100,000 per year, commensurate with
experience plus benefits
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Onsite position
Benefits include health insurance, paid parental leave, PTO, and 401k with
5% employer match after 1 year
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Research Core at The Buck Institute is seeking an experienced and
motivated Clinical Project Manager to lead the day-to-day execution of two
complex, multi-component clinical research studies, TIME and BETA, within a
larger federally funded research program. These studies aim to advance our
understanding of personalized medicine.
The Clinical Project Manager will oversee study operations, staff, regulatory
compliance, data and biospecimen quality, timelines, budgets, and coordination
with internal and external stakeholders. This role will work closely with
Clinical Research Co-Directors Dr. Newman, MD, PhD, a practicing geriatrician,
and Dr. Brianna Stubbs, PhD, who brings more than 10 years of clinical
research experience.
Clinical research is a rapidly growing area at the Buck. Because the team is
small, this position offers a high degree of ownership and visibility,
combining leadership responsibility with direct involvement in study planning,
conduct, and reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Trial Leadership & Execution
Lead day-to-day execution of assigned clinical trials, ensuring compliance
with study protocols, GCP, ICH Guidelines, and Buck Institute Clinical
Research SOPs.
Manage study collaborators and vendors, ensuring services and deliverables
meet study needs and timelines.
Monitor participant enrollment, study milestones, and team capacity, and
flag timeline, budget, or operational risks to Clinical Research Core
leadership.
Coordinate protocol amendments, study close-out activities, team meetings,
action items, and follow-up on deliverables.
Regulatory, Data & Compliance
Maintain IRB compliance, including continuing reviews, amendments, and
required regulatory documentation.
Oversee timely and accurate data entry, query resolution, and good
documentation practices across data capture systems.
Oversee safety reporting and escalation for adverse events, serious
adverse events, adverse events of special interest, and protocol
deviations.
Ensure biospecimens, study equipment, supplies, and other physical
resources are organized, tracked, maintained, and available in accordance
with protocol requirements.
Protect participant health information and sponsor-confidential
information.
Staff Management & Training
Lead, mentor, train, and support Clinical Research Associates, ensuring
training, delegation, workload distribution, and back-up coverage are
appropriately managed and documented.
Coordinate participant, staff, medical, room, equipment, and other
clinical resource scheduling, adjusting plans as needed when priorities
shift.
Communicate study progress, needs, and risks to internal and external
stakeholders and collaborate with study medical staff to resolve
operational or participant review questions.
Promote respect for cultural diversity and support culturally competent,
multilingual recruitment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
One of the following:
High school diploma/technical degree plus 8+ years of clinical
research/project management experience in biomedical or clinical research;
Bachelor's degree plus 4+ years of relevant experience; or
Master's or PhD degree plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
Required Skills
Strong organization and ability to manage concurrent studies and
priorities.
Proactive problem-solving, initiative, and consistent follow-through.
Prior supervisory and/or team leadership experience.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong attention to deadlines and budget guidelines.
Experience preparing or submitting IRB protocols, amendments, or
continuing reviews.
Clinical skills/background sufficient to train, mentor, and oversee
quality for staff performing clinical procedures.
Desired but not required
Professional certification such as PMP, ACRP-CP, SOCRA CCRP, or
equivalent.
Experience with project management software such as Wrike, MS Project.
Experience with EDC/data capture systems such as REDCap.
Phlebotomy certification/experience.
Experience in a nonprofit or academic clinical research setting.
ABOUT US
The Buck Institute is an independent, nonprofit research institution in Marin
County, California, focused on extending human healthspan—the healthy years of
life. Our scientists work across disciplines to understand and target aging, a
major risk factor for diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer,
macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes. Our goal is to help people
live better, longer.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are
unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
The Buck Institute is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates
from diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds.
TO APPLY
Please click APPLY to submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you
are a strong candidate for this position.
