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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