Role Description
Nutrafol is seeking a full-time Clinical Research Manager to join our team. This person will serve as the Clinical Lead for Nutrafolβs ongoing US hair nutraceutical clinical studies. The Clinical Research Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of clinical studies conducted in-house for a consumer products company. This role is hands-on and operationally embedded, with responsibility for claim substantiation support, study design, site management, data infrastructure, and execution.
This individual is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, building and managing clinical programs that support product claims, safety, and performance. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-moving environment and can adapt GCP principles to a range of study types, including consumer product and wellness research.
Responsibilities
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Develop and manage study timelines, budgets, and resource plans
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Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., product, regulatory, marketing, data) to align study objectives with business goals
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Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
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Author core clinical study documents, including protocols, informed consent forms (ICFs), and case report forms (CRFs)
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Lead full study lifecycle execution from startup through closeout
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Prepare and manage IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews
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Ensure studies are conducted in compliance with GCP and applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines
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Design and oversee clinical data systems, including EDC and eTMF
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in related medical field
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Minimum of 10 years' clinical research experience, with demonstrated ownership of study execution
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Experience working within a Pharmaceutical, Vitamin Mineral Supplement category or wellness brand is required
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Hands-on experience managing and executing development studies in-house; startup experience is a plus
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Direct experience authoring protocols, ICFs, and CRFs
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Proven experience managing IRB submissions and approvals independently
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Advanced presentation skills, ability to influence and articulate findings in a compelling way
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Strong working knowledge of GCP, ICH guidelines, and human subjects research requirements
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Hands-on experience designing and managing clinical data systems (EDC, eTMF)
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Experience operating without CRO support or in lean clinical environments strongly preferred
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Ability to travel for site visits within California up to 20%
Benefits
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Fully remote work experience
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision package, including FSA program
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401K with employer match
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Quarterly Bonus Program
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Flexible PTO
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Two company-wide wellness breaks every day
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Free lunch on us every Tuesday and Thursday via Seamless/Grubhub
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Monthly wellness stipend
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Monthly internet stipend
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Monthly cell phone stipend
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Annual learning & development stipend
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Free meditation app membership (Headspace)
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Free Nutrafol subscription
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Pet insurance discounts and benefits
Salary Range
$150,000 - $165,000 USD