Principal Clinical Operations Manager

Principal Clinical Operations Project Manager (Plymouth, MN local strongly preferred)

The Principal Clinical Operations Manager leads the coordination and execution of clinical studies, collaborating with stakeholders to optimize operations and ensure regulatory compliance. This role manages complex negotiations, provides updates to senior management, and drives continuous improvement in clinical trial processes while maintaining alignment with Philips standards and timelines.

Your role:

• Leads and oversees all aspects of clinical study management, ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements (ISO, GCP, FDA) and Philips procedures, including site assessments, monitoring, training, and data integrity.
• Serves as a subject matter expert and primary resource for study sites and investigators, providing guidance on protocol, regulatory standards, and best practices for clinical research involving medical devices.
• Reviews and verifies study documentation, data, and deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance, proactively addressing issues and discrepancies to maintain study quality.
• Develops study plans and protocols, manages cross-functional relationships, and facilitates communication among internal departments and external collaborators to achieve project objectives and optimize study processes.
• Monitors study progress, conducts data analysis, manages risks, and delivers timely updates and recommendations to senior management, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, and continuous improvement goals.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired a minimum of 10 years leading clinical research trials with some experience leading medical device clinical trials. Knowledge and experience with peripheral vascular strongly preferred; cardiac or coronary experience and knowledge required.
• Your skills include strong knowledge of all relevant regulations, standards, and guidelines (ISO, GCP, etc.). Familiarity with Cath Lab Operations is required.
• You have a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. Will also consider nursing backgrounds with extensive clinical research experience in the cardiac space.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re an expert level independent contributor who is able to multi-task a prioritize based on business needs, and take a proactive approach to drive efficiency in clinical research operations. You are willing and able to travel up to 25% as required by business needs.  

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is a field-based role with a preference to hire someone local to Plymouth, MN who can be onsite 2 days per week.

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in AZ, AR, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MS, MO, MT, NE, NM, OK, SC, SD, TN, UT, and WV are $122,906 to $196,650.

The pay range for this position in AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, TX, VT, VA, WI, and WY are $129,375 to $207,000.

The pay range for this position in AK, DE, HI, MD, RI, and WA is $135,844 to $217,350.

The pay range for this position in CA, CT, MA, NJ, NY, DC, is $144,900 to $231,840.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. 

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.