Position Summary

The Clinical Trials Supervisor provides administrative and operational leadership for assigned research units within The Valley Hospital (TVH), including but not limited to Cardiology, Oncology, and Neuroscience. This role ensures the effective and compliant conduct of clinical trials by overseeing daily research operations, supervising research personnel, and serving as a lead study coordinator as needed. This role collaborates with investigators, sponsors, and cross-functional teams to ensure studies are executed with integrity, efficiency, and a focus on patient safety. Occasional travel to off-site locations and participation in investigator meetings or other national research meetings as needed. Weekend and on-call availability may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Trial Nursing (Direct Patient & Study Work)

• Serve as a study nurse for cardiac and cardiovascular clinical trials, including interventional and observational studies.
• Screen, enroll, consent, and educate study participants in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Perform and coordinate study-related procedures (e.g., ECGs, vitals, blood draws, medication administration, device-related assessments, adverse event monitoring).
• Conduct study visits, follow-ups, and patient assessments per protocol timelines.
• Monitor, document, and report adverse events and serious adverse events (SAEs) in collaboration with investigators.
• Ensure protocol adherence and accurate source documentation in electronic medical records and research systems.
• Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), cardiologists, research coordinators, and ancillary departments.

Supervisory & Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day clinical and operational supervision of assigned cardiac clinical trials staff.
• Serve as a clinical resource and mentor, supporting onboarding, training, and competency development.
• Assist with staffing coordination, coverage planning, and workload distribution to support active studies.
• Support performance feedback, coaching, and issue escalation in collaboration with research leadership.
• Facilitate effective communication between research nurses, coordinators, investigators, and leadership.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required. Current/valid State of New Jersey license (or legal permission to work from the New Jersey Board of Nursing).

Experience

Minimum five (5) years of clinical research experience, including research experience in the relevant therapeutic area or across medical specialties. At least three (3) years of supervisory experience within the last five (5) years is preferred.

Special Skills/Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of clinical trial operations and human research protection regulations (21 CFR, 45 CFR 46, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in assessing and implementing research protocols and operational workflows.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient research settings.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a structured management framework.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits (e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay Range: $50.18 - $62.73 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.