Manager, Clinical Science – Site Educator

Alto Neuroscience

. Manage, coach, and develop a team of Clinical Science & Site Educators .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design, GCP compliance, and site operations, with a strong ability to educate and support clinical teams and investigators. Proven leadership in managing and developing teams while ensuring high-quality scientific education and protocol adherence.

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Clinical Trial DesignGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Team LeadershipClinical Research ExperiencePsychiatric Clinical Care

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial RecruitmentPatient IdentificationProtocol ComplianceTraining DevelopmentScientific EducationData IntegritySite OperationsInterventional Clinical TrialsKnowledge Gap AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsLeadership SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Virtual Training PlatformsLearning Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, PA, NP, RN, MSW) in Life Sciences

Industry Keywords

Clinical ScienceSite EducationCNS ExperiencePsychiatryClinical Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, coach, and develop a team of Clinical Science & Site Educators
Set priorities, allocate site coverage, and oversee day-to-day team activities
Ensure consistent, high-quality scientific and protocol education across sites
Support team performance, development, and onboarding
Oversee and participate in protocol, indication, rating scale, and mechanism-of-action training for investigators and site staff
Ensure sites understand scientific rationale, endpoints, eligibility criteria, and safety considerations
Oversee development and maintenance of site educational materials
Provide ongoing scientific support and reinforce GCP, protocol compliance, and data integrity
Oversee site education and engagement activities across assigned studies
Identify site-specific knowledge gaps, recruitment barriers, and support needs
Partner with Clinical Operations on SIVs, investigator meetings, refresher training, and targeted site support
Support enrollment through education on patient identification, eligibility criteria, protocol nuances, and referral pathways
Maintain direct engagement with sites and external stakeholders as needed
Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Data Management, and other Alto teams
Consolidate site and team insights and communicate recurring trends, risks, and opportunities to study teams
Contribute site-facing perspectives to protocol development, amendments, and study materials
Ensure consistent scientific and protocol messaging across the educator team
Establish and maintain consistent site education tools, processes, and best practices
Gather feedback from sites and the educator team to improve training and support
Stay current on therapeutic area knowledge, competitive landscape, and regulatory expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of clinical trial design, GCP, and site operations
Experience supporting clinical trial recruitment, patient identification, and referral pathways
Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into clear, practical guidance
Ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate across multiple functions and stakeholders
Willingness and ability to travel more than 50% of the time
Access to a major metropolitan airport required
Flexible, growth-oriented, solution-focused, and outcomes-driven
Direct psychiatric clinical care experience and/or experience as a Clinical Scientist, Medical Science Liaison, Clinical Trial Educator, or similar role
Experience training investigators and site staff in interventional clinical trials
CNS experience, particularly psychiatry
Experience with virtual training platforms and learning management systems
Prior people management, team leadership, or demonstrated coaching experience
5+ years of experience in psychiatric clinical care, clinical research, clinical science, medical affairs, or site education
Clinical research experience required
Advanced degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS, PA, NP, RN, MSW) in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity, welcoming, and inclusive work environment
Kindness, empathy, and respect for each other