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Wellstar Health System
Marietta, Georgia

Registered Nurse Manager - Clinical Research - FT - Marietta

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Manager of the WellStar Research Institute is responsible for operations of the WellStar Research Institute including staff oversight and administration of HR functions. Responsible for management of clinical trials from start-up through close-out.

Serves as operational contact for sponsors, physicians, and other customers. Ensures appropriate staff training and development. Coordinates departmental functions with operations of other WellStar departments.

Implements standards of practice, interprets system and departmental policies and procedures, and ensures quality patient care. Ensures appropriate staff training and adherence to policies and regulations surrounding human research protections.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Staff Management/Leadership * Coordinate internal education for development of staff * Evaluate employee performance using approved Performance Management model in accordance with Human Resources Policy and Practice. * Provide day to day oversight of research staff * Provide appropriate levels of staffing and manage schedule of personnel * Ensure appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, licensing, and continuing professional development for personnel, including study-specific training, GCP training and IATA certification * Use behavioral interviewing techniques to hire and accept for transfer candidates to fill vacancies in the department. * Use independent judgment to reward exemplary performance and address substandard performance in accordance with the employee disciplinary policy. * Coordinate and monitor Trust survey completion and appropriate action planning sessions and progress Business Development * Assist physicians with recruitment of clinical trials * Serve as the central operational contact for sponsors, physicians, and system departments * Develop and maintain collateral material to support research services (printed and on WEB page) * Monitor key trends in the industry * Participate in clinical research related and organizational policy formulation * Contributes to the strategic planning process by leading operations to fulfill the mission, vision and strategic goals Study Management * Coordinate review of all protocols for feasibility with affected departments and primary investigators * Coordinate clinical trial related procedures with other healthcare disciplines * Evaluate the quality and appropriateness of clinical trials, research projects and research related procedures * Assist with study building and management in the CTMS system * Coordinate the study approval process with departmental and system leaders * Monitor progress of research studies from start-up through close-out and identify and resolve issues * Operationalize feasible clinical studies across multiple WHS facilities * Oversee investigational drug and device accountability and tracking * Coordinate sponsor monitoring visits and audits, and resolution of issues Finance * Assist with annual research departmental budget development and management * Participate in research study budget development, including time and effort analysis * Monitor the appropriate routing of research charges in the Epic EMR system * Assist with monthly departmental billing * Collaborate with Revenue Management to ensure that WRI processes lead to appropriate research billing Regulatory/Compliance * Ensure FDA and other governmental agency compliance with all FDA, Post Market and IIR trials * Work with compliance department on an ongoing basis * Assist with evaluating and communicating appropriate and compliant research billing, including CIB * Assist with appropriate routing of new research projects * Coordinate and support FDA and other governmental research audits * Provide support and assistance for additional research initiatives Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree of Science other health related field. Advanced degree in Science or other health related field.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Research certification Preferred and Expectation of achieving research certification within 1 Year Required

Required Minimum Experience

Minimum 5 years in Clinical Research Required and Minimum 2 years in supervisory/management experience Required

Required Minimum Skills

Functions independently and proactively with strong critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills. Effectively prioritizes tasks and follows-up to ensure completion of tasks in a compliant and timely manner.

Effectively applies problem solving, negotiation, and continuous quality improvement methods in daily operations. Works collaboratively and professionally with all customers. Provides superior customer service to effectively meet the needs of internal and external customers.

Demonstrates the characteristics of an effective team member. Actively participates in staff orientation, continuing education, and mentoring. Committed to promoting a culture that values compliance to the WHS Code of Conduct.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Key Responsibilities

The Manager of the WellStar Research Institute oversees daily operations, staff management, and the administration of clinical trials from start-up to close-out. They serve as the primary operational contact for sponsors and physicians while ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree in a health-related field and possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical research. Additionally, at least 2 years of supervisory or management experience is required, along with the expectation to obtain research certification within one year.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical research managementStaff leadershipClinical trial operationsAnalytical skillsFDA compliance

Ambulatory Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 48% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

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Living in Marietta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$383k
Typical market rent
$1,689/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.