Clinical Research - Site Manager

Clinical Research Site Manager – Richmond Market (Tekton Research)

Richmond, VA | $100,000–$120,000 + Bonus | Relocation Assistance Available

Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Clinical Research!

Are you an experienced clinical research professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy leading teams, building relationships with physicians, and ensuring clinical trials run smoothly and successfully?

We are seeking a dynamic, hands-on Clinical Research Site Manager to oversee clinical research operations in the Richmond, VA market. This position will focus primarily on research conducted within a well-established private endocrinology practice, with additional oversight of studies conducted at a local pediatric practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who enjoys both managing people and staying actively involved in clinical research. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC), strong operational skills, and the ability to train, mentor, and step in to support coordinators as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Leadership: Oversee daily clinical research operations across the Richmond market, ensuring efficient study execution, strong performance, and high-quality patient care.

• Team Management & Development: Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Clinical Research Coordinators, ensuring staff are well-prepared and supported in their roles.

• Hands-On Study Support: Serve as a resource for CRCs and step in to coordinate clinical trials, manage participant visits, and support study activities when needed.

• Physician & Sponsor Relationships: Develop strong working relationships with Principal Investigators, medical practice leadership, sponsors, and CRO leadership.

• Study Oversight: Manage clinical trials from start-up through closeout, ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.

• Recruitment & Enrollment: Develop and implement strategies to achieve participant recruitment and retention goals.

• Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and company policies.

• Operational Planning: Collaborate with organizational leadership to evaluate new studies, staffing needs, resource allocation, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical research experience required, including substantial hands-on experience coordinating clinical trials.

• Prior supervisory or management experience, or demonstrated leadership abilities.

• Strong understanding of clinical research operations, regulatory requirements, GCP, and FDA guidelines.

• Experience working with Principal Investigators, sponsors, CROs, and clinical research staff.

• Ability to train and support CRCs and independently coordinate studies when needed.

• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated, adaptable leader who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• College degree in a healthcare, science, or related field preferred.

• Experience with endocrinology or pediatric clinical trials is a plus, but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

We recognize the importance of attracting and retaining exceptional clinical research leaders and offer a highly competitive compensation package:

• Base Salary: $100,000–$120,000, depending on experience

• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity

• Relocation Assistance Available for qualified candidates

• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plan

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Why Join Our Team?

This is more than a traditional Site Manager position. You'll have the opportunity to lead clinical research activities across a growing market, build and develop a talented team, and work directly with physicians conducting meaningful research in endocrinology and pediatrics.

You'll enjoy the autonomy to make an impact, the support of an established clinical research organization, and the satisfaction of helping advance medical research while developing the next generation of research coordinators.

If you're an experienced clinical research professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you!

Interested candidates please send your resume to Summer Pharr at spharr@langerecruiting.com.