[Hiring] Manager, Clinical Science & Site Educator @Alto Neuroscience

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Manager, Clinical Science & Site Education to lead a team responsible for providing scientific, clinical, and protocol-specific education to clinical trial sites. This role will oversee day-to-day site education and engagement activities, support team development and performance, and serve as a key liaison between Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, and investigational sites. The Manager will also maintain direct site engagement to understand site needs, address barriers, and support high-quality study execution and recruitment.

What you'll do

• Team Management
  • Manage, coach, and develop a team of Clinical Science & Site Educators.
  • Set priorities, allocate site coverage, and oversee day-to-day team activities.
  • Ensure consistent, high-quality scientific and protocol education across sites.
  • Support team performance, development, and onboarding.
• Clinical & Scientific Education
  • Oversee and participate in protocol, indication, rating scale, and mechanism-of-action training for investigators and site staff.
  • Ensure sites understand scientific rationale, endpoints, eligibility criteria, and safety considerations.
  • Oversee development and maintenance of site educational materials.
  • Provide ongoing scientific support and reinforce GCP, protocol compliance, and data integrity.
• Site Engagement & Support
  • Oversee site education and engagement activities across assigned studies.
  • Identify site-specific knowledge gaps, recruitment barriers, and support needs.
  • Partner with Clinical Operations on SIVs, investigator meetings, refresher training, and targeted site support.
  • Support enrollment through education on patient identification, eligibility criteria, protocol nuances, and referral pathways.
  • Maintain direct engagement with sites and external stakeholders as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Data Management, and other Alto teams.
  • Consolidate site and team insights and communicate recurring trends, risks, and opportunities to study teams.
  • Contribute site-facing perspectives to protocol development, amendments, and study materials.
  • Ensure consistent scientific and protocol messaging across the educator team.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Establish and maintain consistent site education tools, processes, and best practices.
  • Gather feedback from sites and the educator team to improve training and support.
  • Stay current on therapeutic area knowledge, competitive landscape, and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of clinical trial design, GCP, and site operations.
• Experience supporting clinical trial recruitment, patient identification, and referral pathways.
• Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, practical guidance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate across multiple functions and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel more than 50% of the time; access to a major metropolitan airport required.
• Flexible, growth-oriented, solution-focused, and outcomes-driven.

Requirements

• Direct psychiatric clinical care experience and/or experience as a Clinical Scientist, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Trial Educator, or similar role.
• Experience training investigators and site staff in interventional clinical trials.
• CNS experience, particularly psychiatry.
• Experience with virtual training platforms and learning management systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Prior people management, team leadership, or demonstrated coaching experience.

Education and Experience

• Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, PA, NP, RN, MSW) in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in psychiatric clinical care, clinical research, clinical science, medical affairs, or site education; clinical research experience required.

Location

• Remote with approx 50% travel (2-3 days/week)

Salary Range

• $160k-175k *depending on qualifications and experience level

Travel Required

• 50% travel (2-3 days/week)