ABOUT KATE FARMS
Kate Farms is a company with heart. Our company was founded on the belief that good nutrition leads to good health, and good health opens the door to endless possibilities. That’s why our mission is to make nutrition the cornerstone of healthcare so people can live their best lives. We are a medical food company that makes complete nutrition formulas for people who have a medical need for liquid nutrition.
Kate Farms works to be the place where a diverse mix of talented individuals want to come, stay, and do their best work. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other is at the core of Kate Farms’ values. We are an equal-opportunity employer and fully focused on equality; we believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. We invite you to do the best work of your life with us at Kate Farms.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Kate Farms Manager, Clinical Research Trials plans, develops, and manages clinical nutrition-related research projects. This position will involve ensuring the integrity of all clinical research projects while closely aligning them with the company goals.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
· Primarily responsible for the management of the clinical research portfolio. Ensures that research deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with contract between research parties.
· Manages initial research inquiries.
· Collaborates and works closely with investigators, CRO’s, regulatory agencies, and internal teams.
· Oversees adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements.
· Assists in the design, development, and execution of the clinical research portfolio.
· May assist in preparing research findings for publications, abstracts, internal and external reports, and website.
· Builds and maintains relationships with research partners, organizations, healthcare providers.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
· Has a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Nutrition, Dietetics, Clinical Research, Biochemistry, Public Health, or a related field.
· Is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or equivalent credential.
· Has a minimum of 5 years of experience in clinical or nutrition-related research.
· Has a record of managing multi-phase research projects.
· Is familiar with regulatory standards, including FDA, IRB, HIPPA, and GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines.
· Has strong organizational and writing skills with attention to detail.
· Has a strong commitment to the company's mission and values.
· Invites and uses the opinions and perspectives of others.
· Can work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
· Respectfully shares and accepts feedback willingly from all levels of the organization
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
· Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 12 pounds.
· While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb stairs.
· Possess the ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This position will work in a home/office environment, with regular trips to research project sites, scientific domestic and international conferences, and occasional trips to the corporate office or other meeting offsite locations.
Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary plus a variable component that together comprise the On-Target-Earnings (OTE). Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of equity.
The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is listed below. This range represents the lowest to highest salary range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including your geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.
$106,900 - $135,500 USD
For full-time salaried or hourly workers, our total rewards package also include the option to enroll in a company-matched 401k plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Employees will also receive a generous PTO benefit with a starting accrual of 15 days per year (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure), two weeks of paid “Refresh” leave, 80 hours of paid sick leave annually, and 11 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Kate Farms offers a range of other benefits offered with an emphasis on employee well-being such as paid disability leave, paid parental / pregnancy leave, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition reimbursement, an Employee Assistance Program, and more.
It is Kate Farms policy that any position that requires regular interaction with healthcare professionals require that, if hired, you be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation due to sincerely held religious beliefs, medical needs, or other reasons protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.
