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Manager of Study - Coordination & Quality Control

Job Description

The role involves leading a team of study coordinators and QC specialists, ensuring research projects are executed efficiently, meet high standards of quality, and are completed within established timelines and budgets. The QC/Study Coordination Manager will collaborate closely with scientific and operational staff to develop, implement, and monitor integrated study plans supporting organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

+ Supervise, train, and mentor study coordination and QC staff, providing daily direction and fostering professional growth.

+ Collaborate with scientific leaders and project managers to plan, launch, and track animal research studies, ensuring resources are used effectively and deadlines are met.

+ Develop and maintain quality tracking tools to monitor process efficiency and compliance. Review study documentation and data for completeness and accuracy.

+ Manage scheduling, resource allocation, and workload distribution to optimize productivity. Contribute to budget planning and project cost estimation.

+ Serve as a liaison between teams to resolve issues, communicate updates, and facilitate smooth project execution. Represent management decisions and share information with direct reports.

+ Assess study outcomes and operational workflows, recommending updates to protocols and procedures. Author and revise SOPs to reflect best practices.

+ Identify staffing needs, participate in recruitment and hiring, and provide input on compensation and advancement. Conduct performance reviews and address employee concerns promptly.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field.

+ At least 5 years of experience in preclinical study coordination and quality control.

+ Experience with laboratory data management systems.

+ Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with GLP, SOP, and good laboratory practices.

+ Viva QMS experience preferred; experience with a QMS required.

+ Collaboration with Study Directors, Project Managers, and other internal teams.

+ Establishing and monitoring quality matrices and process flows.

+ Ensuring compliance with SOPs, IACUC, AAALAC, and other regulatory standards.

+ Oversight of data collection software and QC of documentation.

+ Managing timelines, budgets, and resource projections.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $107000.00/yr.

Competitive internal benefits offered by the company. 40 hours of PTO upfront, after 3 months accrue at the basis of 3.08 hours/week (160 hours/year, can rollover a full year's worth). 16 hours of personal time (cannot rollover).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.