Assistant Research Manager (Chandler)

Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.

Arizona Liver Health is looking for exceptional candidates to fill the Assistant Research Manager role. Qualified candidates will possess great team leadership abilities and a passion for continuing to grow their skillset in clinical research. 

• At least three to five (3-5) years of experience in a lead CRC role or a CRC III role or equivalent in either phase 1 or phase 2-3 research
• A thorough understanding of regulatory requirements, principles of GCP and biomedical research ethics.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
• Able to interact effectively with professional, administrative staff, sponsor and regulatory representatives, patients, potential subjects and referral sources. Can communicate clearly and effectively.
• Strong organization, time-management, and leadership skills
• Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude
• Ability to provide all employees and research subjects with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating professional decorum.
• Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements is required. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within particular field. Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Work under immediate supervision of the Site Research Manager.
• Proven ability to perform all job functions as listed job descriptions for Research Phlebotomist, CRC I-III, and Research Pharmacy Tech.

• →Interviewing and hiring team members with or on behalf of the site manager
• →Training of new team members as well as retraining of current team members
• →Timely execution of performance evaluations for assigned direct reports (if any)
• →Provide mentorship and coaching to elevate skillsets of current team
• →Help plan both professional and personal goals with team members to ensure productivity and meeting assigned KPIs
• →Delegate responsibilities among team members as needed to ensure efficiency in the absence of the Site Research Manager
• →Help perform progressive disciplinary action and proper documentation in collaboration with Human Resources for team members as necessary

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associates, undergraduate, graduate degree or equivalent
• Five (5) years of work experience or graduate training preferably in clinical setting
• Study-specific training
• Experience and training in the conduct of clinical research (specific experience and/or training in clinical research, including IRB submissions, reporting and source documentation and trial management)
• Previous leadership experience preferred

• Able to lift at least 25 lbs.
• Able to sit for long periods (at least 50%)
• Able to type and do computer work for long periods

• Some interoffice travel may be required with use of company vehicle or mileage reimbursement

• Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship, work visa, and/or visa transfer is not provided

It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

Other duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other responsibilities may be communicated directly by the reporting manager/supervisor. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent and forceful inquires may also be blocked across our network at the domain level as spam. Thank you for your understanding.