Clinical Trial Manager

Imperative Care$136K — $152K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of clinical research management experience, ideally in the medical device sector.
  • Proven expertise in IDE studies and within the neurovascular therapeutic area.
  • Deep understanding of FDA regulations, GCPs, and healthcare regulatory standards.
  • Strong ability to collaborate and coordinate among clinical trial teams.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience interacting effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.
  • Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and the capacity to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Lead clinical study execution from initiation to close-out, ensuring timelines and quality standards are met.
  • Act as the main liaison to investigational sites, CROs, and stakeholders for effective study delivery.
  • Ensure clinical data accuracy, regulatory compliance, and proactive inspection readiness.
  • Monitor site performance and implement risk management strategies to keep studies on track.
  • Provide expertise in the development of study protocols and clinical documentation for innovative neurology devices.

Benefits

  • Employee stock options and bonuses to align personal success with company performance.
  • Competitive salaries with a robust 401k plan support for retirement savings.
  • Comprehensive health benefits to ensure employee well-being.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy to encourage work-life balance.
  • Parental leave program supporting families during critical life stages.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Trial Manager

Location
: This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site/hybrid, full-time + Travel Considerations[DA1] .
What You'll Do
  • Lead day-to-day execution of clinical studies from site initiation through close-out, ensuring timelines, enrollment goals, and study quality are consistently achieved.
  • Serve as the primary partner to investigational sites, CROs, CRAs, and sponsor stakeholders to drive strong site engagement, issue resolution, and successful study delivery.
  • Oversee and support clinical data quality, query management, protocol compliance, and study documentation to ensure inspection readiness and regulatory excellence.
  • Monitor site performance, enrollment progress, and operational metrics; proactively identify risks and implement solutions to maintain study momentum.
  • Contribute operational expertise to the development of study protocols, clinical study documents, and cross-functional clinical initiatives that support innovative neurovascular medical device programs.

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of clinical research management experience in medical devices, preferably supporting neurovascular or vascular clinical studies.
  • Proven success managing IDE clinical studies with a strong understanding of FDA regulations, ICH-GCP guidelines, and clinical operations best practices.
  • Proactive and collaborative professional with a strong sense of ownership, able to adapt in a fast-paced environment and support successful study execution.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and data quality.
Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.
Salary Range: $136,000 - 152,000 annually
The posted salary range reflects compensation for employees based in the local Bay Area market. For candidates hired outside of this geographic area, compensation may vary and be adjusted based on location, local market conditions, and other factors. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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About Imperative Care

Imperative Care is a medical device company that develops and commercializes devices for the treatment of ischemic stroke. The company was founded in 2016 by Fred Khosravi and Vikram Janardhan. Imperative Care's flagship product is the Zoom Aspiration System, which is used to remove blood clots from the brain during a stroke. The company's mission is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of stroke on healthcare systems. Imperative Care has raised over $85 million in funding from investors such as Ascension Ventures, Bain Capital Life Sciences, and Rock Springs Capital.
Learn more about Imperative Care
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+60%
Revenue
$10 million

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