Manager, Clinical Research

The Manager, Clinical Research is responsible for the oversight of clinical monitoring activities, including managing activities of Clinical Research Associates (CRAs).

• Ensure clinical monitoring activities are conducted in alignment with Regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and Glaukos SOPs.
• Conduct the Interview and hiring process for Clinical Research Associates to fulfill study needs.
• Track Clinical Research Associate Metrics.
• Review and approve Clinical Research Associate visit reports.
• Conduct Field Evaluation Visits and Management Support visits.
• Collaborate with Study Managers to ensure clinical sites and investigators are conducting studies in compliance with regulations / guidelines and study protocol.
• Provide support, mentoring, and training, in conjunction with the Clinical Research Training Manager to ensure CRA success.
• Provide monitoring leadership for a Therapeutic Area.
• Assist with development of monitoring tools and department initiatives.
• Participate in SOP and process development.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent strong Clinical Research and / or Ophthalmology experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.
• Supervise, direct, and lead team members as well as interact with other internal staff and external customers.
• Strong guidance, mentoring, and motivational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills;
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Financial management skills as applicable to oversee CRA expenditures.
• Manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.
• Minimum of one year as a Sr. CRA, 5 years as a direct supervisor and 2 years as a Study Manager or equivalent.

Generous. Innovative. Leadership-driven. Family-oriented. Socially responsible.

These are just a few of the terms our employees use to describe their experiences as a part of the Glaukos family.

Those may seem like big aspirations, but here at Glaukos, we recognize the deep significance and profound meaning that comes from knowing that we can make a meaningful difference by helping improve eyesight of people worldwide. And because we’re a rapidly growing company with a dynamic, fast-paced culture, individual employees are empowered with more diverse and enriching challenges that might not be possible at a larger company, and more fulfillment in knowing every person and every task is directly tied to making a difference in the life of others.

We offer competitive salary (based on experience), bonus eligibility, medical / dental / vision, life insurance, stock options, 401(k) Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Program, generous time off & paid holidays as well as time-off to volunteer in the community, plus the opportunity to work for a company that is pioneering a new glaucoma treatment class! Moreover, Glaukos Corporation has been Certified as a Great Place to Work the last two years!

Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.