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Manager Clinic Operations

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific
5-7 years
preferred by company
10 Dec. 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Manager, Clinic Operations – Clinical Research

Job ID: R-01334372
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Fully Onsite
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Category: Clinical Research | Clinic Operations | Site Management
Experience Required: Minimum 5–7 years (including leadership experience)


About the Organization

Our Clinical Research Services team plays a critical role in advancing innovative therapies that address some of the world’s most complex health challenges. As part of a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO), the team supports the PPD® clinical research portfolio and delivers high-quality clinical trial execution across early- and late-phase studies.

The organization brings deep scientific and clinical expertise to every stage of drug development, enabling sponsors to bring safe and effective therapies to market faster.


Role Overview

The Manager, Clinic Operations is a key onsite leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple clinical departments within a clinical research facility. This position ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient conduct of clinical trials by managing clinic operations, staff performance, scheduling, and resource planning.

The role collaborates closely with executive leadership, medical directors, and business development teams to optimize study scheduling, volunteer safety, and operational readiness.


Key Responsibilities

Clinic Operations & Study Oversight

  • Supervise and coordinate daily operations across multiple clinical departments

  • Ensure proper conduct of clinical research studies with a focus on participant safety, scheduling efficiency, and operational compliance

  • Analyze departmental performance, workflow efficiency, and quality metrics within the clinic

  • Collaborate with the Medical Director during feasibility assessments to ensure volunteer safety requirements are fully integrated into study schedules

Study Scheduling & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with executive leadership and business development teams to develop and execute study scheduling strategies

  • Manage internal and external communications related to bed space planning, study timelines, and client deliverables

  • Evaluate operational data to increase probability of study awards and ensure timely execution

People Leadership & Staff Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop clinical staff through structured training, mentoring, and performance management

  • Oversee hiring, onboarding, goal setting, performance reviews, corrective actions, and staff development plans

  • Approve time records, leave requests, overtime, and expense reports

  • Promote cross-training and operational awareness across clinical teams to support study placement and execution

Policy, Compliance & Quality

  • Interpret and administer organizational policies, SOPs, and procedures impacting clinic operations

  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA regulations, and applicable clinical research guidelines

  • Support audit readiness and maintain high operational and regulatory standards


Education & Experience Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific, healthcare, or operational discipline

  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in clinical research operations, clinic management, or site operations

  • At least 1 year of formal leadership or supervisory experience

  • Proven experience managing multidisciplinary clinical teams

Equivalent Experience

  • A combination of relevant education, training, and directly related experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications


Key Skills & Competencies

  • Expert knowledge of clinical research regulations (ICH-GCP, FDA guidelines, SOPs)

  • Strong organizational, planning, and operational management skills

  • Demonstrated performance management and people leadership capabilities

  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • High attention to detail and time management proficiency

  • Ability to motivate, integrate, and mentor teams

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and clinical operations systems


Work Environment & Physical Requirements

  • Onsite clinical and office-based work environment

  • Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required (gowning, gloves, lab coats, protective eyewear)

  • Exposure to biological materials and clinical environments

  • Occasional travel to site locations; frequent domestic travel and rare international travel may be required

  • Ability to remain stationary or mobile for extended periods (6–8 hours per day)

  • Light to moderate lifting (up to 20 lbs)

  • Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities


Why Join This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to lead complex clinic operations at a high-performing clinical research site while working within a globally recognized CRO. You will directly influence study success, participant safety, and team performance while contributing to the advancement of innovative therapies.