Operations Manager, Clinical Research at PSI CRO AG in remote, REMOTE, United States
- Company: PSI CRO AG
- Location: remote, REMOTE, United States
- Posted: Sep 23, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: USD 115,000 - USD 150,000 - yearly
- Experience: 5+ years
Overview
The Manager Operations is responsible for overseeing the operational conduct of clinical trials at contracted medical institutions within a defined country or region in accordance with Milestone One contractual obligations. The Manager Operations provides leadership to Lead Site Coordinators and
Job description
- The Manager Operations is responsible for overseeing the operational conduct of clinical trials at
- contracted medical institutions within a defined country or region in accordance with Milestone One
- contractual obligations. The Manager Operations provides leadership to Lead Site Coordinators and
- Site Coordinators, serving as a subject matter expert and escalation point for operational issues. This
- position plays a key role in staff development, process improvement, and continuous operational
- excellence.
Responsibilities
- Assesses feasibility of research protocols by reviewing clinical, operational, and resource requirements and recommending suitable trials for the medical institution.
- Monitors the progress of budget negotiations and study activation timelines to support timely site readiness.
- Manages the team of (Lead) Study Coordinators, oversees the quality and results of their work by monitoring and follow-up of study related reports, timesheets, site trackers and other operational tools to ensure satisfactory performance of the Milestone One team.
- Drives process improvement and standardization of clinical trial operations in alignment with ICH GCP, regulatory requirements, MO1 Controlled Documents, by contributing to the development of operational guidelines, templates, and procedures.
- Creates a work culture environment that promotes process transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Associate degree in life sciences or similiar. Business Management degree or certification is a plus.
- Certifications ICH GCP Training
- Minimum 5 years of clinical on the job experience, in a leadership position at a clinical research facility or Network experience is highly preferred.
- Knowledgeable and direct experience in the full life cycle of clinical research activities from pre-award through close out.
- Fluent use of English
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Valid category B driver’s license
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent management skills, experience managing remote staff preferred.
- Effective problem solving and result oriented
- Accountable
- Team leadership skills
Skills
Required
- Fluent use of English
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Excellent communications skills
- Excellent management skills
- Accountable
- Team leadership skills
About PSI CRO AG
Milestone One is a Site Enabling Services organization with global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. We understand what clinical study sites need and our overall mission is to support sites in stronger study delivery.