Full-Time

Clinical Trials Site Manager

Posted on 10/3/2025

Headlands Research

Headlands Research

51-200 employees

Runs clinical trial sites and recruitment

Compensation Overview

$90k - $120k/yr

Kelowna, BC, Canada

In Person

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience as a delegated Clinical Research Coordinator on multiple phase 2-4 clinical research trials, simultaneously
  • Proficiency in FDA regulations governing clinical trials
  • Strong supervisory skills to lead research staff effectively
  • Ability to collect and manage research data accurately
  • Familiarity with documentation review processes in clinical research
  • Knowledge of medical terminology relevant to clinical trials management
  • IATA (dangerous goods handling)
  • GCP (Good Clinical Practice)
  • Strong communication skills with all members of the team.
Responsibilities
  • Strategic and Operational Management
  • Evaluates overall performance of the Site and recommends and implements processes and plans for improvement.
  • Responsible for maintaining a site calendar to ensure adequate enrollment for studies and coordination of employee PTO.
  • Staff Development and Management
  • Fosters a culture of excellence, teamwork, and innovation among site staff
  • Hires, trains, and mentors site staff, including Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, Administrative Assistants, Registered Nurses, support personnel, etc.
  • Partners with Human Resources and Management when hiring new employees for the site by reviewing candidate credentials, conducting interviews, and giving input about potential new hires
  • Supervises performance of other Clinical Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, and support staff at the Site
  • Quality Assurance & Compliance
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all relevant regulatory guidelines and requirements
  • Ensures the site’s compliance with FDA, ICH, and local regulatory agency regulations
  • Clinical Research Coordination
  • In addition to assuming management responsibilities as a Site Manager, this individual performs the duties of a Clinical Research Coordinator
  • Protects the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects, follows Good Clinical Practice, and works cooperatively with others
  • Monitors study activities to ensure compliance with study protocols, with site policies, and with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
  • Oversee the planning, initiation, and execution of clinical trials at the site
  • Maintains required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, and regulatory forms
  • Manages and optimizes patient recruitment and retention efforts
  • Assesses eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians and other healthcare professionals
  • Addresses any patient concerns or issues promptly and professionally
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Documents findings and events in the CTMS platform and in other binders and platforms as directed
  • Reviews proposed study protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection processes, data management plans, and potential subject risks
  • Performs other duties as assigned, including duties routinely performed by the Company’s Research Assistants
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Capability to perform phlebotomy procedures
  • CCRC or CCRP certified

Headlands Research runs a network of clinical trial sites across North America to support the development of new medicines. It provides research services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies by running and managing clinical trials, with a strong focus on recruiting and keeping diverse patient populations involved. What it does is coordinate and conduct trials at its sites, manage study logistics, and collect data so sponsors can evaluate safety and efficacy of therapies. Its differentiators include a large multinational network of sites, a dedicated emphasis on diverse and inclusive recruitment, and end-to-end trial management from site operations to data collection. The goal is to accelerate the development of new medical therapies by delivering high-quality, efficient, and inclusive clinical trials for sponsors.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$623.4M

Headquarters

California

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • THL's 2025 $600M acquisition fuels network expansion.
  • Acquisitions like CMRCenter, Pharmasite add high-demand expertise.
  • Sahara partnership boosts psychiatric trial accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • THL's $600M debt crushes margins amid slowing demand.
  • IQVIA acquisitions divert 20-30% pharma trials.
  • FDA 2026 mandate slashes fixed-site enrollment 40%.

What makes Headlands Research unique

  • Headlands operates 22 sites across US, Canada, Puerto Rico.
  • Focuses on diverse patient recruitment via physician partnerships.
  • Specializes in psychiatry, neurology, metabolic, device trials.

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Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-3%
Business Wire
Aug 14th, 2025
THL Announces Agreement to Acquire Headlands Research from KKR

THL announces agreement to acquire Headlands Research from KKR.

TradingView
Aug 14th, 2025
THL Partners Acquires Headlands for $600M

THL Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Headlands Research, a U.S. network of clinical trial sites, from KKR. The deal is valued at approximately $600 million.

News is My Business
Jul 3rd, 2025
Headlands Research acquires San Juan-based CMRCenter to expand trials

Acquisition brings the local operation’s strong performance into global research network. #NewsismyBusiness

PR Newswire
Nov 4th, 2024
Headlands Research Acquires Trial Management Associates

/PRNewswire/ -- Headlands Research, a leading multinational network of clinical trial sites, today announced the acquisition of Trial Management Associates...

The Daily Record
Feb 29th, 2024
Headlands Research acquires Md. clinical trial site Pharmasite Research

Headlands Research, a multinational network of clinical trial sites, Thursday announced the acquisition of Pharmasite Research, a Pikesville-based clinical trial site dedicated to research in mental illness and disorders of the central nervous system.

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