Manager, Clinical Program Management

At Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. Join us on our journey and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the globe.

Department: Clinical Affairs
Reporting to: Director, Global Clinical Operations
Location:   Remote

Position Summary
The Manager, Clinical Program Management is a working manager who serves as the lead project manager for clinical studies while managing a small team of Project Managers and Contracts and Payments. This role balances hands-on clinical program management responsibilities with team leadership, ensuring successful execution of clinical trials and efficient management of clinical contracts and payments supporting ReCor Medical's uRDN therapy development.

Responsibilities and Duties
Clinical Program Management (Lead Project Manager):
Serve as lead project manager and primary point of accountability and escalation for assigned global clinical studies from initiation through close-out

Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations for multinational trials

Coordinate cross-functional study teams including Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Data Management, and Biostatistics across multiple regions

Monitor study progress globally, proactively identify program-level risks, issues, and resource constraints, and lead cross-functional mitigation strategies in partnership with senior leadership

Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EU MDR, and other applicable international regulations

Support audit and inspection readiness activities, including FDA, Notified Body, and internal audits, and ensure proper documentation and responses are developed

Manage relationships with clinical sites, vendors, and consultants across multiple countries

Navigate country-specific regulatory requirements and clinical trial authorization processes

Prepare and deliver study status reports to senior management and stakeholders

Team Leadership:
Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of Clinical Project Managers and Contract & Payments professionals, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and performance feedback.

Delegate study-related and contract activities to optimize team effectiveness

Conduct performance reviews and support career growth of direct reports

Establish operational objectives and work plans for the team

Foster collaborative environment and ensure balanced workload distribution

Recommend process improvements and policy changes for clinical program operations

Contracts and Payments Oversight:
Provide oversight and governance for clinical site contracts and payment execution, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, fair market value principles, and internal controls.

Review and approve contracts and payment terms within delegated authority

Monitor budget expenditures and financial tracking for clinical programs

Serve as escalation point for complex contract or payment issues

Other duties as assigned

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Engineering, or related field; Advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD) preferred

Minimum 8+ years of clinical research experience in medical device or biotechnology industry

2+ years people management experience

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex global clinical programs

Excellent communication and presentation skills for internal and external stakeholders

Ability to influence without authority in matrix organizations

Expected Travel Requirement: 10 – 20%

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Salary range: $120,560 - $137,000 (Annual Base Salary)
The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Recor Medical, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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