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Clinical Operations Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

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This position oversees daily clinical operations, supports providers and staff, ensures workflow efficiency, and assists with maintaining a high standard of patient care.The Clinical Manager is ...

The Senior Clinical Research Associate (Sr. CRA) is an experienced clinical operations professional responsible for managing site monitoring and relationship activities across multiple clinical ...

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How much do clinical operations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for clinical operations in Alabama is $88,861.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,700.00 and $102,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is clinical operations?

Clinical operations refers to the planning, management, and execution of clinical trials and research studies within the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. Professionals in clinical operations ensure that studies are conducted efficiently, ethically, and in compliance with regulatory requirements. Their responsibilities may include site management, patient recruitment, data collection, and ensuring protocol adherence. The goal is to facilitate the safe and effective development of new medical treatments and therapies.

How does a clinical operations professional typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a clinical trial?

Clinical Operations professionals play a central role in coordinating activities among various teams such as regulatory affairs, data management, biostatistics, and clinical research associates. They ensure that timelines are met, protocols are followed, and all departments are aligned with trial objectives. Regular meetings, clear communication, and the ability to anticipate and resolve operational challenges are essential to successful collaboration. This cross-functional teamwork helps maintain trial quality and regulatory compliance throughout the study.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in clinical operations, and why are they important?

To thrive in Clinical Operations, you need expertise in clinical trial management, regulatory compliance, and data analysis, typically supported by a degree in life sciences or a related field. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification, and electronic data capture (EDC) platforms is essential. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help coordinate teams and ensure project timelines are met. These skills are crucial for guaranteeing efficient, compliant, and successful clinical trial execution in a highly regulated environment.

What is the difference between Clinical Operations vs Clinical Research Associate?

AspectClinical OperationsClinical Research Associate
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in clinical trial managementBachelor's degree, often with certification in clinical research
Work EnvironmentProject management, coordinating multiple trial sitesMonitoring clinical sites, ensuring protocol compliance
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsResearch sites, CROs, pharmaceutical companies
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on trial oversight and managementFocuses on site monitoring and data verification

Clinical Operations professionals oversee the planning, coordination, and management of clinical trials, ensuring they run smoothly across multiple sites. Clinical Research Associates primarily monitor clinical trial sites, verify data accuracy, and ensure compliance with protocols. While both roles require knowledge of clinical research, Clinical Operations has a broader scope involving project management, whereas CRAs focus on site-level monitoring.

What are the most commonly searched types of Clinical Operations jobs in Alabama?

The most popular types of Clinical Operations jobs in Alabama are:

What are popular job titles related to Clinical Operations jobs in Alabama?

For Clinical Operations jobs in Alabama, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Clinical Operations jobs?

Cities in Alabama with the most Clinical Operations job openings:

Infographic showing various Clinical Operations job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $88,861 per year, or $42.7 per hour.

Nursing Operations Manager of Neuroscience and Oncology

Baptist Health

Homewood, AL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Baptist Health Brookwood is currently looking for a Nursing Operations Manager (NOM) to oversee our Neuroscience and Oncology units.  This is a Full-time position.  The Nursing Operations Manager provides 

 leadership & operational oversight for an inpatient direct care unit or units. Accountable for achievement of department and hospital goals in concert with other hospital and medical staff leadership.

About our Hospital


Serving the Homewood community, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed acute-care hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama. The facility offers a full complement of services, including emergency care, cardiovascular care, bariatrics, orthopedics and rehabilitation, and surgical services. It also is one of the largest providers of psychiatric care in the state. The hospital has earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission, and its bariatric program has been accredited as a  Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The Women’s Medical Center provides comprehensive women’s services through all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity care, and labor and delivery services. Additionally, the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission.

Baptist Health Brookwood is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.


Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. 

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers competitive pay and benefits!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
  • Life Insurance
  • Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
  • Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pet Insurance
  • Car Insurance
  • Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!


  • What you will do
    • Evaluates the environment and makes recommendations to ensure delivery of quality service, optimal patient flow and comfort, safety, and compliance with various standards of care, regulatory/governing bodies (e.g., OSHA, JCAHO), infection control, and risk management.
    • Plans, leads, organizes, directs, & evaluates the delivery of patient care to achieve sustained outcomes.
    • Facilitates a healthy environment that promotes patient and team member safety, high reliability of processes and quality outcomes.
    • Embraces workplace diversity and participates in nursing organizational policy formulation and decision-making.
    • Ensures that a continual improvement approach is implemented to measure actual performance against established standards for nursing and patient care.
    • Serves as an agent of change, assisting leaders and team members in understanding the importance, necessity, impact, and process of change.
    • Analyzes, develops, and maintains an effective and efficient nursing delivery model that reflects patient and family needs, ultimately achieving desired outcomes.
    • Participates in the planning and implementation of new technologies, procedures, and services to support day-to-day operations.
    • Identifies, recruits, develops, and retains top talent.
    • Responsible for management of team members including recruitment, development, mentorship, retention, supervision, evaluation, and productivity.
    • Develops and manages unit/department budget and responds in a cost-effective manner to changing patient and team member requirements.
    • Knows and practices sound business and operational excellence.
    • Achieves financial and operational benchmarks by developing capital & operating budgets and monitoring all operational expenses.
    • Assures development, implementation, and evaluation of an evidence-based, quality clinical nursing practice consistent with nursing research, and organizational and national practice standards.
    • Demonstrates initiative and situational leadership skills.
    • Ensures the customer experience is exceptional.
    • Serves as a liaison between team members and nursing administration.
    • Demonstrates professional accountability by maintaining proficiency in assigned role and involvement in professional organizations.
    • Facilitates and supports team member involvement in professional and organizational activities.
    • Holds self and others accountable to Baptist Health’s mission, vision, and values.
    • Demonstrates The Baptist Health Way: Assure, Engage, Unite.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned.
    • Manages various human resources functions including hiring, work assignments, coaching plans, and performance counseling.
    • Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
    • Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
    • Uses working knowledge of risk management concepts.
    • Participates in Process Improvement activities as assigned.
    • Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to
    • provide nursing care needed as described in the unit/department’s policies and procedures.
    • Hospital Care at Home (Program Functions)
    • Responsible for leadership & operational oversight for the Hospital Care at Home virtual nursing unit.
    • Proficient in the use of TeleHealth technology to oversee and conduct virtual patient care visits to the hospital at home patients; ability to assess clinical symptoms, possess critical thinking skills and escalate potential patient decompensation.
    • Works collaboratively with all members of the Advanced Care at Home team.
    • Responsible for providing virtual and in-home nursing care needed as described in the unit/department’s policies and procedures

Qualifications

    • Bachelor Graduate of an approved school of nursing with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Required or
    • Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with Graduate degree in Business or health-related field preferred. Preferred
    • 2 Years as a registered nurse in an acute care setting. Required and
    • 1 Year leadership experience Required
    • Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Alabama or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
    • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
    • May require one or more of the following certifications based on the assigned patient population: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS) Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
    • National leadership board certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) within 2 years.

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Baptist Health South Florida is the largest healthcare organization in the region, with 12 hospitals, more than 27,000 employees, 4,000 physicians and 100 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices spanning across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Baptist Health has internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences. A not-for-profit organization supported by philanthropy and committed to its faith-based charitable mission of medical excellence, Baptist Health has been recognized by Fortune as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America and by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Miami, FL, US