Study Director

Bright Research

$90K — $125K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific field or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry
  • Experience in clinical research with a focus on study management or execution
  • Management experience is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as primary contact for sponsors and communicate study updates
  • Guide team members on timelines and study activities
  • Collaborate with sponsors to select and train study sites
  • Ensure compliance with protocols and mitigate study risks
  • Coordinate with internal departments and third-party vendors
  • Provide training to entry-level team members
  • Participate in project team meetings as needed.

Benefits

  • Complimentary paid parking
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short- and long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • At least 12 paid company holidays
  • Access to an on-site gym.
Full Job Description
What does the role require?
  • Serve as the primary sponsor contact, communicate key study updates, and ensure alignment among sponsors, Bright leadership, and study team members.
  • Direct team members on timelines, strategies, and study activities; develop and manage protocols, plans, and study documents; ensure accurate, timely study reporting.
  • Work with sponsors and site personnel to identify, qualify, select, initiate, and train study sites; collaborate with Clinical Research Associate (CRAs) to resolve monitoring findings.
  • Ensure adherence to protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCPs), regulatory requirements, IRB/EC standards, and internal procedures; identify and mitigate study risks; support audits and inspections.
  • Coordinate with departments such as Data Management and Regulatory; manage activities with third-party vendors (e.g., translation services, core labs); facilitate or assist with investigator, committee, and study team meetings.
  • Provide training and guidance to entry-level team members and participate in staff and project team meetings as needed.

Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in a scientific field, or equivalent work experience

Experience
  • At least 5+ years of medical device industry, clinical research experience in a study management or execution role; Management experience preferred

Benefits
  • Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000
  • Complimentary paid parking, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability benefits, a 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, at least 12 paid company holidays, and access to an on-site gym.

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