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Manager II, SMA

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-05 → 2026-07-31

Core

People leader responsible for managing a regional team of Study Management Associates to deliver best-in-class clinical study execution.

Role type

Senior IC people manager (clinical study operations)

Builds

Clinical study execution teams and operational efficiencies

Domain

Clinical research / Drug development

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

People management, performance management, mentoring, strategic thinking, resource management, regulatory compliance (ICH/GCP), cross-functional stakeholder management, process improvement

Preferred skills

Health care or scientific degree, experience in multiple therapeutic areas

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 15-17 Study Management Associates, conduct performance reviews and set goals, mentor staff for leadership growth, manage resource allocation and vacancy management, ensure adherence to corporate policies and regulatory guidelines, contribute to Quality Systems Documents and training curriculum, support cross-functional initiatives, mentor peer managers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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