Site Optimization Specialist

About Us:  

CenExel is a leading nationwide clinical research site and patient network serving the life sciences industry. Leading in CNS and early phase studies, our 18 science-led Centers of Excellence deliver the right patients, at the right time, in the right place. Recently acquired by BayPine Capital Partners, our research sites provide unparalleled medical and scientific support in the design and execution of clinical trials. Our world-class PIs, advanced patient engagement strategies, premium data analytics, and integrated operations optimize every step of the clinical trial process. 
 
Along with an exceptional work environment that promotes teamwork, positive leadership, and optimal work-life balance, CenExel Clinical Research also provides highly competitive compensation and a generous benefits package to full time employees after 30 days of employment including Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, Life Ins, and 401k. 

Job Summary:  

The Site Optimization Specialist supports site leadership and corporate teams to ensure efficient start-up and delivery of multi-site clinical trials. This role acts as a liaison between site operations, business development, and other departments to facilitate communication and resolve requests. 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Promotes CenExel's image and clinical trial conduct service capabilities in a way which will further the company's objectives, growth, and profitability. 

• Supports the use of corporate technology across sites. 

• Provides processes and support to ensure a seamless, quick start-up process and actively manages study start up as the processes are developed, implemented, and improved. 

• Collaborates with all stakeholders including sponsors/CROs, site personnel, and site leadership to foster communication, collaboration, and a unified trial team, ensuring efficient delivery. 

• Works closely with and responds to Site Operations and Business Development on client management and communication regarding ongong multi-site studies. 

• Proactively works to meet expected enrollment numbers, marketing, and recruitment performance and provides metrics as requested. 

• Conducts in-depth reviews of protocol design, competing trials, and recruitment benchmarks. 

• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH (International Conference on Harmonization), GCP (Good Clinical Practices), CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies. 

• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all inclusive. 

Education/Experience/Skills: 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in health sciences, business, project management, or related field. 

• Experience in clinical research (Coordinator, Assistant, or Project Manager roles). 

• Familiarity with CTMS, EDC, and site operations. 

• Strong communication and analytical skills. 

• Collaborative skill set to enable strong working relationship with site and corporate leadership in overseeing study launch and delivery. 

• Sufficient experience in progressively responsible project management roles. 

• Understanding of site operations. 

• Ability to distill key information from clinical protocols. 

• Solid technical understanding. 

• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Ability to travel 5%.  

Working Conditions  

1. Indoor, Office environment. 

1. Essential physical requirements include sitting, typing, standing, and walking. 

1. Lightly active position, occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds. 

1. Reporting to work, as scheduled, is essential. 

1. Remote work arrangement. 

CenExel Clinical Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or status.