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Thomas Talent Network

Associate Attorney

Denver, CO

$110K - $185K/yr

Conduct depositions and participate in trials * Manage client communications and relationships * Stay current with legal developments and case law * Work collaboratively within legal team ...

CPC

Drug Supply/Clinical Trial Supply Manager

Aurora, CO · Remote

$70K - $90K/yr

Responsible for timely and accurate provision of investigational product(s) (IP) for CPC Clinical Research clinical trials. This includes managing outsourcing to external vendors [Contract ...

Ready Foods

Commercialization Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$54.82 - $90.45/hr

Manage plant trials, process validation, and scale-up efforts * Identify and resolve issues before and during production * Support key production runs to ensure successful execution Improve Systems ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trials Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trials Manager, you need a solid background in clinical research, project management, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a relevant scientific degree and experience in clinical trials. Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and often certifications like ACRP or SOCRA are highly valuable. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills help manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure protocol adherence. These competencies are crucial for delivering safe, efficient, and compliant clinical trials that advance medical research.

What are Trials Managers?

Trials Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating clinical trials or research studies. They manage all aspects of the trial process, including planning, organizing, and ensuring that studies are conducted in accordance with regulatory guidelines and protocols. Their role often involves liaising with sponsors, investigators, and regulatory authorities, as well as monitoring progress and reporting results. Trials Managers play a key role in ensuring that trials are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

What are the main challenges a Trials Manager faces when coordinating multi-site clinical trials?

As a Trials Manager, one of the primary challenges when overseeing multi-site clinical trials is ensuring consistent protocol adherence and data quality across all locations. This involves frequent communication with site staff, troubleshooting logistical issues, and monitoring regulatory compliance. Additionally, balancing timelines and resources while managing diverse teams can be demanding. Successful Trials Managers proactively address these challenges through robust planning, regular site visits, and clear documentation to keep studies on track.

What is the difference between Trials Manager vs Clinical Research Coordinator?

CriteriaTrials ManagerClinical Research Coordinator
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in trial management, knowledge of regulationsBachelor's degree, clinical research experience, regulatory knowledge
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple trials, manages teams, coordinates with sponsorsHandles daily trial activities, patient interactions, data collection
Employer & Industry UsagePharmaceutical companies, CROs, biotech firmsHospitals, clinics, research institutions

The Trials Manager focuses on overseeing entire clinical trials, managing teams, and ensuring compliance across multiple studies. In contrast, the Clinical Research Coordinator handles the day-to-day activities at trial sites, working directly with patients and collecting data. Both roles require similar educational backgrounds and regulatory knowledge but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Sys VP Clinical and Industry Trials

Sys VP Clinical and Industry Trials

CommonSpirit Health

Englewood, CO • On-site, Remote

$140.22 - $252.40/hr

Full-time

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Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our System Vice President, Clinical and Industry Trials at CommonSpirit Health, you will develop a short-term strategy for clinical and industry trials and manage and expand the health system’s clinical trial enterprise, including investigator-initiated research, industry-sponsored trials, and strategic partnerships in alignment with the system-wide research strategy. Under the direction of the Chief Academic and Scientific Officer, you will oversee clinical trial operations, including regulatory compliance, budgeting, contracting, and performance functions for clinical and industry trials. As a senior leader within this key area of focus across the research mission, the System Vice President, Clinical and Industry Trials, will further ensure efficient trial activation, patient recruitment, and data integrity across all sites, and will identify and cultivate strategic relationships with biopharma, medtech, contract research organizations, and academic institutions as applicable.

Every day you will serve as a key liaison with both external entities and CommonSpirit Health research entities and programs, collaborate closely with key business partners, including compliance, legal, and other relevant functional units within and outside of CommonSpirit, and will serve an integral role in advancing CommonSpirit Health as a leading learning health system.

To be successful you must demonstrate the following key Job responsibilities:


Operational Oversight 

Develop a short-term strategy for clinical and industry trials in alignment with the long-term research strategy and system research mission.
Oversee clinical trial operations, including regulatory compliance, budgeting, contracting, and performance metrics.
Ensure efficient trial activation, patient recruitment, and data integrity across all sites
Lead efforts to streamline processes and adopt digital tools for trial management
Apply innovation and change management initiatives to promote efficiency and quality of clinical trials and industry research
Ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies in partnership with system and local legal and compliance teams, and with the administration of internal processes for research enterprise risk management
Collaborate with executive leaders to align operational strategies with the system research mission

Team Leadership

Manage and lead a team of clinical research coordinators and leaders across the health system
Drive innovation in trial design, decentralized trials, and real-world evidence generation
Facilitate access to trials for communities served by the health system
Monitor emerging trends in clinical research and translate them into actionable strategies
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Facilitate employee engagement, staff development, and succession planning
Travel expectations may include site visits, major departmental meetings, periodic system meetings, external conferences/meetings necessary to execute the functions of this position, and as designated by Academic and Scientific Affairs leadership

Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with physician investigators, research coordinators, and administrative leaders to foster a culture of research
Oversee and deliver education and training to support professional development and research excellence among clinical research coordinators and staff
Serve as a key liaison with internal/external sponsors, regulatory bodies, and institutional review boards (IRBs)
Collaborate with key business partners across the health system to enable research continuity, compliance, and effectiveness
Partner with aligned research entities to facilitate engagement and strategic alignment
Execute additional duties, special projects, and engagements as assigned by Academic and Scientific Affairs leadership

As a remote employee, we will provide you with the equipment needed to work from home, including a laptop, docking station, dual monitors, and accessories.

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Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • M.D. or equivalent medical degree (D.O., MBBS), M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. with advanced research certification (e.g., clinical trialist) and/or equivalent work experience as a clinical trialist
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in the academic medical system, health system, or extramural funding agency with a proven track record of success in managing and advancing a large-scale clinical trial program and related research partnerships
  • Deep understanding of FDA regulations, GCP, and clinical trial lifecycle
  • Experience with application of digital health tools, AI in trials, and decentralized trial models
  • Strong familiarity with Epic or other EHR-integrated research platforms

Required Skills, Abilities, and Training

  • Must have direct operational experience in a large, complex academic medical health system and/or extramural funding agency, with proven ability to develop, lead, and implement large-scale research programs for execution in a complex, matrixed healthcare environment
  • Extensive expertise in regulatory and research compliance requirements, frameworks, systems, and processes, including formal advanced certification
  • Demonstrated ability to work with senior executives and leaders to advance strategic goals and priorities across units and to advance organizational mission
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills
  • Expert collaborator with the ability to function with diplomacy and excellence in a complex, matrixed health system
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments
Where You'll Work

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites, and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses, and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits, and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • M.D. or equivalent medical degree (D.O., MBBS), M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. with advanced research certification (e.g., clinical trialist) and/or equivalent work experience as a clinical trialist
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive senior leadership experience in the academic medical system, health system, or extramural funding agency with a proven track record of success in managing and advancing a large-scale clinical trial program and related research partnerships
  • Deep understanding of FDA regulations, GCP, and clinical trial lifecycle
  • Experience with application of digital health tools, AI in trials, and decentralized trial models
  • Strong familiarity with Epic or other EHR-integrated research platforms

Required Skills, Abilities, and Training

  • Must have direct operational experience in a large, complex academic medical health system and/or extramural funding agency, with proven ability to develop, lead, and implement large-scale research programs for execution in a complex, matrixed healthcare environment
  • Extensive expertise in regulatory and research compliance requirements, frameworks, systems, and processes, including formal advanced certification
  • Demonstrated ability to work with senior executives and leaders to advance strategic goals and priorities across units and to advance organizational mission
  • Exceptional communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills
  • Expert collaborator with the ability to function with diplomacy and excellence in a complex, matrixed health system
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments
Employment Type: Full Time

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