Clinical Research Nurse Supervisor

Medix
Grand Rapids, MI

Clinical Research Nurse Supervisor
Are you ready to be at the forefront of changing lives for the better? As a member of our global team, you'll contribute to pioneering technology and deliver top-tier patient care.
We are seeking a Senior Research Nurse to oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of research activities at our specified site. In this critical role, you'll ensure every research visit, scan, and procedure is executed on time, per protocol, and with an exceptional patient experience.
This position provides direct leadership and operational support to a multidisciplinary team of research nurses, coordinators, and assistants. The Supervisor plays a vital role in coordinating staffing, facilitating cross-functional communication, and ensuring adherence to trial protocols and timelines. There is a strong focus on operational efficiency, team productivity, and supporting a high-performance, collaborative culture. The Supervisor must maintain clinical competency and may be required to perform clinical research-specific patient care tasks as needed to support team operations.
Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

  • Team Leadership & Daily Oversight: Provide direct supervision and operational guidance to the site clinical trials team, including nurses, coordinators, and assistants.
  • Staff Scheduling & Assignments: Lead the daily assignment of responsibilities and staffing across clinical trials, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of team resources, in alignment with Manager defined priorities.
  • Clinical Support Coverage: Maintain clinical competency to step in and support clinical research specific patient care tasks as needed during staffing gaps or peak activity periods.
  • Problem Resolution & Guidance: Serve as the first line of contact for staff questions, protocol clarifications, and day-to-day operational challenges.
  • Trial Execution Oversight: Monitor trial activities to ensure adherence to protocol, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Partner with the Manager and Regulatory team to resolve issues promptly.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Track enrollment progress, cycle-time KPIs, staffing utilization; provide weekly status updates to Site Manager and assigned clinical project manager.
  • Staff Performance & Onboarding: Support the evaluation, coaching, onboarding, and training of team members to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture grounded in clear workflows, expectations, and established standards.
  • Communication Hub: Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Finance, Clinic, and Start-Up teams to support seamless clinical operations.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure data accuracy and patient safety by following GCP and SOPs, partner with QA for audit readiness, and perform routine QC of eCRFs, regulatory binders, and investigational product logs.
  • Operational Feedback: Provide feedback to the Manager on operational needs, trends, and opportunities for process refinement or support.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
  • Minimum of 3 year of experience in clinical trials management or coordination required
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC required


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or a closely related field preferred
  • Previous experience mentoring or supervising professional level staff, particularly in a specialized medical field, preferred
  • Experience with complex or early-phase trials (Phase I/II) in a specialized medical field preferred
  • Relevant clinical certification preferred (e.g., in research or a medical specialty)
  • SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients

Clinical Research Nurse Supervisor
Are you ready to be at the forefront of changing lives for the better? As a member of our global team, you'll contribute to pioneering technology and deliver top-tier patient care.
We are seeking a Senior Research Nurse to oversee the day-to-day clinical operations of research activities at our specified site. In this critical role, you'll ensure every research visit, scan, and procedure is executed on time, per protocol, and with an exceptional patient experience.
This position provides direct leadership and operational support to a multidisciplinary team of research nurses, coordinators, and assistants. The Supervisor plays a vital role in coordinating staffing, facilitating cross-functional communication, and ensuring adherence to trial protocols and timelines. There is a strong focus on operational efficiency, team productivity, and supporting a high-performance, collaborative culture. The Supervisor must maintain clinical competency and may be required to perform clinical research-specific patient care tasks as needed to support team operations.
Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
  • Team Leadership & Daily Oversight: Provide direct supervision and operational guidance to the site clinical trials team, including nurses, coordinators, and assistants.
  • Staff Scheduling & Assignments: Lead the daily assignment of responsibilities and staffing across clinical trials, ensuring efficient workflow and optimal use of team resources, in alignment with Manager defined priorities.
  • Clinical Support Coverage: Maintain clinical competency to step in and support clinical research specific patient care tasks as needed during staffing gaps or peak activity periods.
  • Problem Resolution & Guidance: Serve as the first line of contact for staff questions, protocol clarifications, and day-to-day operational challenges.
  • Trial Execution Oversight: Monitor trial activities to ensure adherence to protocol, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Partner with the Manager and Regulatory team to resolve issues promptly.
  • Metrics & Reporting: Track enrollment progress, cycle-time KPIs, staffing utilization; provide weekly status updates to Site Manager and assigned clinical project manager.
  • Staff Performance & Onboarding: Support the evaluation, coaching, onboarding, and training of team members to foster a high-performing, collaborative culture grounded in clear workflows, expectations, and established standards.
  • Communication Hub: Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams including Regulatory, Finance, Clinic, and Start-Up teams to support seamless clinical operations.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure data accuracy and patient safety by following GCP and SOPs, partner with QA for audit readiness, and perform routine QC of eCRFs, regulatory binders, and investigational product logs.
  • Operational Feedback: Provide feedback to the Manager on operational needs, trends, and opportunities for process refinement or support.


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
  • Minimum of 3 year of experience in clinical trials management or coordination required
  • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Michigan required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC required


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Nursing, Health Sciences, or a closely related field preferred
  • Previous experience mentoring or supervising professional level staff, particularly in a specialized medical field, preferred
  • Experience with complex or early-phase trials (Phase I/II) in a specialized medical field preferred
  • Relevant clinical certification preferred (e.g., in research or a medical specialty)
  • SOCRA or ACRP certification preferred


We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients
Posted 2025-08-23

Recommended Jobs

Heavy Equipment Operator (Metal Recycling Yard)

Beacon Recycling
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Job Description Description: We're looking for a skilled and safety-conscious Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for operating various…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-05

Salesforce Revenue Cloud- Senior Manager Save for Later Remove job

PwC
Grand Rapids, MI

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals an…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-15

Material Handling and Inventory Specialist

Brasco International
Madison Heights, MI

Brasco International is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Material Handling and Inventory Specialist to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smoot…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-16

Accounts Receivable Representative

Orthopaedic Associates Of Muskegon
Muskegon, MI

Description The Accounts Receivable Representative is responsible for following up on denied claims and outstanding account balances from all payors. Must be a Highly organized individual with excel…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-20

part-time Custodian

The Leona Group
Saginaw, MI

Job Description Job Description Description: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Implement the directives of the School Leader or other designated supervisor with res…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-26

Anchor Software Engineer

Ford
Dearborn, MI

Seeking an individual ready to lead a full-stack software engineering team. You will be a leader by example for a Lean, Agile, and eXtreme Programming (XP) team. Daily, we engage in paired programmin…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-20

Member Services Representative

Crunch Fitness - Fit Fusion LLC
Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description Job Description Benefits: Bonus based on performance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Opportunity for advancement Member Service Representative | Fit Fusion …

View Details
Posted 2025-08-18

General Labor

Workbox Staffing
Taylor, MI

Job Description Job Description General Labor, Up to $16 - Taylor MI Do you have a need for speed?! Come join this rapidly growing company in the racing industry!!! Qualifications: Pr…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-25

NetSuite Administrator (Detroit)

Greyson Clothiers
Detroit, MI

Job Description Job Description Position Title: NetSuite Administrator Department: IT Reports To: Vice President of Technology Primary Greyson Location: Detroit, MI Employment Sta…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-23

New Graduate Engineering Development Program (EDP) - R0068868

Astemo Ltd.
Farmington Hills, MI

Description Join a dynamic, global team at Astemo through our Engineering Development Program , designed for early-career professionals in engineering, IT, and manufacturing. This program is f…

View Details
Posted 2025-07-28