Job Description

Research Project Manager (Contract)

Location: Hybrid – San Francisco/Bay Area

Schedule: On-site Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional in-office presence as needed

Type: 6-Month Contract with the high possibility of extension

Equipment Provided: Laptop/computer

Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and professional Clinical Research Project Manager to lead and coordinate multiple high-impact clinical and scientific research initiatives. This individual will play a key role in managing operations across trials and research studies while working closely with leadership teams and research staff. The ideal candidate will bring a strong clinical background, a foundation in research protocols, and excellent project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage 4 major clinical and research projects, including:
• Custom Discovery Project focused on immunotherapy
• COPA Syndrome Trials (2 studies; Clinical Research Coordinator and Principal Investigator support)
• Mergers & Acquisitions / Project Ethos
• Autoimmune Profiling Collaboration with Eli Lilly
• Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and compliance
• Oversee Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) activities
• Collaborate on study budgets (preferred, not required)
• Manage and maintain research data systems (e.g., REDCap)
• Interface with EMR systems for clinical documentation and monitoring
• Ensure safety and risk management protocols are followed
• Maintain effective collaboration with hospital infrastructure and administration
• Supervise a team of 5 direct reports and provide regular updates to leadership
• Manage timelines and execution across multiple complex research initiatives

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or research-related field
• Clinical trial experience, including CRC and/or IRB coordination
• Familiarity with clinical databasing tools (e.g., REDCap)
• Experience working within a hospital or clinical research setting
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities

Preferred:

• Master's degree or PhD in a life sciences or health-related field
• Background in scientific research methodologies
• Experience with study budgeting
• Familiarity with autoimmune or immunotherapy research

Work Environment:

• Based at the Parnassus campus
• On-site presence required Tuesdays and Thursdays, with flexible additional in-office days
• Computer and necessary equipment provided
• No car stipend included

Interview Process:

• Round 1: Interview with the hiring manager and current team member being backfilled
• Round 2: Interview with the same stakeholders plus additional team members

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