Clinical Research Manager | Psychologist | Reliant Medical Group

UnitedHealth Group•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a (Full-time) PsyD, PhD, to join our Integrated Behavioral Health Division as a Clinical Research Manager in Worcester, MA. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together. What makes an Optum organization different? Be part of a best-in-class employee experience that enables you to practice at the top of your license We believe that better care for clinicians equates to better care for patients We are influencing change collectively on a national scale while still maintaining the culture and community of our local care organizations Practice medicine autonomously, with the support, not restrictions, of a sustainable and thriving national health care organization Reliant Medical Group joined Optum in 2018, to be part of the greater vision to make health care better for everyone. At Reliant, you're part of a community-based, multi-specialty, clinician-led medical group in Central and Boston Metro-west Massachusetts. Where everyone works collaboratively on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Supported by a patient-centric business model – integrated care teams focus on the best patient care, rather than volume. Recognized nationally for an innovative, sustainable care model we offer a full range of outpatient primary care and over 30 different specialties including hospital medicine, comprehensive radiology services, and urgent care. Together, we're making health care work better for everyone. You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Requirements

PhD, PsyD
Unlimited Licensure in the state of Massachusetts attained or underway
5+ CNS clinical trials experience as a PI

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an integrated model
Minimum 5 years practice experience

Responsibilities

Foster collaboration with cross-functional partners, CROs, vendors, study sites, and a multi-disciplinary team to ensure alignment on clinical trial goals.
Manage CROs, vendors, and clinical sites, including selection, performance oversight, contract negotiation, and supply coordination.
Lead clinical trial operations from design through completion, ensuring protocol adherence, regulatory compliance (FDA, ICH), ethical standards, and high-quality data management.
Develop and maintain SOPs, training programs, quality improvement plans, and Trial Master File (TMF) processes to support consistent operational excellence.
Oversee patient recruitment and retention strategies, informed consent processes, and site initiation activities to support enrollment success.
Monitor study progress, risks, timelines, budgets, regulatory documentation, and reporting requirements for sponsors, agencies, and oversight bodies.
Supervise and train clinical trial coordinators, providing guidance on workflow optimization, research conduct, and performance improvement.
Prepare and manage study-related budgets, collaborate on grant administration, and ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
Serve as a liaison between investigators, sponsors, regulatory bodies, and internal departments, supporting smooth communication and compliance.
Apply knowledge of evolving research methods and regulatory changes to enhance trial execution and support research within integrated primary care settings.
Work within one or more clinical lanes or centers for excellence, providing evidence-based care to patients.
Support the development of clinical lanes, especially the center for excellence in assessment.